Building Dept

City of Garfield Heights, Ohio

Building Department

5407 Turney Road, Second Floor

Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

Phone: (216) 475-3835 Fax: (216) 475-6081

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Building Department Staff Permits Contractors Codified Ordinances Point of Sale

The Building Department serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through the interpretation and enforcement of the Garfield Heights building codes, zoning codes, and other applicable regulations governing construction and land uses.

The Building Department provides supervision of construction activities; acceptance of building applications, issuance of all building/mechanical/electrical/plumbing permits; registration of contractors: and plan verification of compliance with the Ohio Building Code, NEC, Residential Code of Ohio for 1, 2, and 3 Family Dwellings, and the Garfield Heights Planning and Zoning Codes.

The Building Department also maintains existing properties, which in turn helps to maintain property values, through the use of the Garfield Heights Exterior Maintenance Code, Point of Sale Inspections, and Rental Property Registrations/Inspections.

Building Department Staff

Building Commissioner

Mr. William Wervey

Email: wwervey@garfieldhts.org

Phone: (216) 475-3835

Point of Sale Inspections

Point of Sale inspections are required to be applied for and obtained for all structures being sold, transferred, or otherwise conveyed. The exteriors/interiors of the properties are inspected. A Compliance Certificate is required for transfer of title.

Point of Sale Application (see Building Code, Chapter 1313)

Buyer's Acknowledgment Form

Buyer's Affidavit

Seller's Affidavit

Registration and Inspection of Rental Units

Rental of single or multi-family homes require owners to register their tenants and schedule inspections on each unit. The fee is $35.00 per unit.

See Housing Code, Section 14 for housing standards and procedures.

Rental Application

Contractors

All Contractors are required to register with the City in order to pull permits.

The three forms below must be completed and submitted along with the $75.00 application fee (cash or check payable to City of Garfield Heights) to the City Building Department.

Contractor Application

Contractor's Bond

Contractor Tax Form

Contractors currently registered (updated monthly) with the City.

Permits

Permit applications may be obtained from the Building Department or downloaded in PDF format.

New Commercial Buildings and/or Additions are required to appear before the Planning Commission.

For information contact estanton@garfieldhts.org

New 1 or 2 Family Dwelling, Addition, Alteration, or Accessory Structure

Plan Requirements for Additions and Structural Renovations

Construction Conformance requirements for Garages

Garage Construction Requirements (see Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1143)