Welcome to THE CITY OF SHAKER HEIGHT'S online portal
The following services are available through this online portal:
DESIGN REVIEW AND ZONING
ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (ABR)
PERMITTING
LICENSING / REGISTRATION
BUSINESS LICENSING
CONTRACTOR LICENSING
FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION
HOUSING RENTAL LICENSING
POINT OF SALE (POS)
| ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (ABR) – Planning Department Any new construction, addition, or alteration which changes the exterior appearance of a building must be approved by the Architectural Board of Review before a building permit is issued. APPLY FOR THE ABR LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ABR |
| BUILDING PERMITS – Building and Housing Department 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 |
| BUSINESS LICENSING – Building and Housing Department 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 |
| CONTRACTOR LICENSING – Building and Housing Department 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 CONTRACTOR LICENSE |
| FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION – Building and Housing Department 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 |
| HOUSING RENTAL LICENSE – Building and Housing Department 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, submit renewals applications, 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 |
| POINT OF SALE – Building and Housing Department 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 |