Building Department
5407 Turney Road, Second Floor
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
Phone: (216) 475-3835
Fax: (216) 475-6081
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The goal of the Building Department is 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, issuance of all building/mechanical/electrical/plumbing permits, registration of contractors, plan verification for compliance with the Ohio Building Code, NEC, Residential Code of Ohio for 1, 2, and 3 Family Dwellings, and the Garfield Heights Planning/Zoning Codes.
The Building Department also inspects properties, which in turn helps to maintain property values, through the enforcement of the Garfield Heights Exterior Maintenance Code, Point-of-Sale Inspection Procedure, and Rental Property Registrations/Inspections.
Mortgage Help
The City of Garfield Heights has partnered with Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland (NHS). NHS provides free housing counseling to residents who have high interest rate and/or adjustable rate mortgages OR if a resident is having trouble making their mortgage payment. Residents of any NE Ohio city are eligible to use this service. This service is FREE.
We would like to welcome Ms. Keisha Matthews as the new Housing Counselor assigned to Garfield Heights. She will be at The Civic Center (5407 Turney Road) every WEDNESDAY f rom 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the NHS main office at 216-458-4663 to schedule an appointment with Keisha.
Healthy Home Grant
The Cuyahoga County Healthy Homes Initiative will implement the state Weatherization program and Healthy Homes Interventions in the homes of 100 children and seniors suffering from, or at risk of developing asthma or other respiratory conditions throughout Cuyahoga County. The focus will be on reducing asthma triggers, including molds; by addressing moisture problems, removing water damaged building materials, providing specialized cleaning, etc. as well as general injury prevention specifically targeted in homes where senior citizens are the index client. Additional attention will be paid to energy and water conservation. The main project outcomes will be to measure the change in the chronic respiratory health conditions of children < 16 years of age, and adults > 65 years, of age while also measuring the reduction in unintentional injuries.
For more information, click here.
Building Commissioner
Mr. William Wervey
Email: wwervey@garfieldhts.org
Phone: (216) 475-3835
Point-of-Sale Inspections
Point-of-Sale inspections are required 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.
Registration and Inspection of Rental Units
Rental of single or multi-family homes require owners to register the property, identify the occupants and schedule inspections of each unit. The fee is $100 for the first unit and $25 for each additional unit.
Contractors
All contractors are required to register with the City in order to register permits.
The three forms below must be completed and submitted along with the $75 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.
Construction of new commercial buildings and/or property owners who intend to construct new 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
New commercial building, addition or alteration
Electrical Permit
Mechanical Permit
Plumbing Permit
Permit
Aluminum or vinyl siding
Residential roofing
Commercial flat roof
Concrete replacement
Asphalt paving
Waterproofing
Windows
Swimming pool
Swimming pool requirements
Fence Permit
Fence Application Process
Garage Sale Permit
Sign Application
Temporary Sign Application
