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
  NEW Lead Safe Certification 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. 
  

  ANNUAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ANNUAL COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING PERMIT ANNUAL COMMERCIAL SNOW PLOWING PERMIT ANNUAL 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 BOARD OF CONTROL APPLY FOR Project Proposal Form

  APPLY FOR BZA Standard Variance APPLY FOR BZA Use Variance APPLY FOR Planning Commission Development Plan Review APPLY FOR Planning Commission Reduction in Required Enclosed Parking APPLY FOR Planning Commission Resubdivision

  APPLY FOR CHICKEN COOP Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Antenna Administrative Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Day Care Center Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Meeting Room Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Home Day Care Conditional Use Permit APPLY FOR Outdoor Dining Conditional Use Permit

  
  
  

• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  Interested in opening or expanding 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? Learn more below.
  RENEW YOUR EXISTING LICENSE
  NEW BUSINESS LICENSE

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  COMPLAINT INSPECTIONS
  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.
  SUBMIT A COMPLAINT