Online Services You Need:

• HOUSING
  Are you a Owner or authorized Agent looking to sell the Property? Obtain or renew Certificate of Occupancy (Rental Registration), Out of County Owner Registration or Vacant Building Registration? Or you need to submit Foreclosure Bond Application? Apply Online, pay fees & view status of your application:
  RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE
  NEW POINT OF SALE APPLICATION
  NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (RENTAL REGISTRATION)
  NEW OUT OF COUNTY OWNER REGISTRATION
  NEW VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION
  NEW FORECLOSURE BOND APPLICATION
  lEARn mORe about housing APPLICATIOn process

• BUILDING
  Are you looking to Obtain or Renew your Business Occupancy? Are you are a Contractor and looking to register with the City to Obtain Permits? Do you need Forestry License, Snowplow or Landscaping Permit? Remodeling or adding to the House? The Building Department works closely with other departments, residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city, the Building Department promotes a structurally sound environment. In general, permits are required for most construction activities except minor repairs, exterior/interior painting, gutters and/or downspout installations. Please be sure you or your contractor check with the Building Department BEFORE starting any repair or construction work. 216-291-4900. Please note if a permit is not obtained, a Stop-Work Order or Violation Notice will be issued, fees will double and a court summons may be issued for non-compliance for repeat offenders. 
  

  RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE NEW BUSINESS LICENSE NEW CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NEW COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING PERMIT NEW COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING PERMIT NEW FORESTRY LICENSE Registered Contractors List

  NEW Commercial Building Permit NEW Residential Building Permit NEW Electrical Permit NEW Mechanical Permit NEW Plumbing Permit

  NEW Apron/Driveway/Sidewalk Permit NEW DEMOLITION PERMIT NEW Fire Protection Permit NEW FENCE PERMIT NEW Sign Permit

• PLANNING
  Welcome! The Department of Planning and Development is charged with the preservation and improvement of the city’s residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and public areas. The staff is focused on providing information, assistance and advice to the Mayor, City Council, citizens and business persons in all areas related to planning and zoning, economic and community development, urban design and historic preservation. On this portal you can apply for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Landmark Commission, the Architectural Board of Review and much more. See the listed items below to learn more about which procedures are available on the citizenserve portal.
  APPLY FOR ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
  APPLY FOR LANDMARK NOMINATION
  APPLY FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
  APPLY FOR CHICKEN COOP

• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  *COMING SOON*
  Interested in opening a Business in Cleveland Heights? Learn the recommended first steps, available commercial properties, required approvals and additional information that will help you start and maintain your Business. Starting New or Remodeling Construction? Residential or Commercial, learn more about Grow Tax Savings Plan and Opportunity Zones.

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  COMPLAINT INSPECTIONS
  *COMING SOON*
  Have you seen blight, tall grass, illegal parking or other code enforcement violations in your neighborhood? If so submit an Online Complaint, and it will be automatically routed to the appropriate Department for investigation.