Welcome to Our online portal


The City of Shaker Heights is developing this portal to provide online services for permitting, planning and zoning, licensing and code enforcement activities. The City now offers licensing through this portal and will launch other services as they become available. We value your input. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at building@shakeronline.com

 

Current Online Services

BUSINESS LICENSING
A business license is required to occupy a commercial office or retail space in Shaker Heights. Apply online, pay license fees, and view the status of your application. Do not use this form for Housing Rental Licenses.
APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BUSINESS LICENSE

HOUSING RENTAL LICENSING
A housing rental license is required for all residential property in Shaker Heights, including one- and two- family dwellings, condos, and apartments. The property owner is responsible for obtaining this license annually. Apply online, pay license fees, and view the status of your application.
APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOUSING RENTAL LICENSE

CONTRACTOR LICENSING
All contractors performing work that requires a permit, as well as exterior painters and landscapers, must annually obtain a Contractor License prior to commencing work in the City
Apply for a New License
RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONTRATOR  LICENSE

BUILDING PERMITS
Most construction activity beyond the application of finishes (paint, flooring, window coverings) requires a permit. Building permits protect property owners and their occupants by ensuring that work is designed and constructed in accordance with state and local codes.
APPLY FOR A NEW PERMIT
LEARN MORE ABOUT PERMITTING

FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION
Any person or entity that files a foreclosure action involving a Shaker Heights property is required to register with the City and pay a registration fee.
APPLY FOR A FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION

POINT OF SALE (POS)
Owners of improved residential property, including multi-family buildings, are required to obtain a Certificate of Inspection (Point of Sale) prior to entering into a purchase agreement to sell the property. The POS is an interior and exterior inspection of all structures and yard areas to identify violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code.  Any violations identified must be corrected prior to transferring the property.  Alternatively, If violations are outstanding at the time of transfer, an escrow account with sufficient funds to correct violations must be established with the City.
APPLY FOR A POINT OF SALE
APPLY FOR AN ESCROW AGREEMENT
APPLY FOR AN ESCROW DISBURSEMENT REQUEST
Learn more about the POS process and requirements
View FAQ’s about POS