Applications, Forms & Fees

FEES

All fees are based upon the fee schedule listed in Chapter 1449. The fees will be calculated by Building Department staff and in addition to the base fee, the required Ohio Board of Building Standards assessment of 1% for residential projects or 3% for commercial projects will be added to the permit fees.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person. 

Online:  If you would like to pay online, you can do so by clicking the Pay Online button below. Please note, a 3.5% service charge fee is applied and/or a $0.50 minimum charge.

 

In-Person:  The office is open to receive payments Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm. No payments will be accepted or processed after 4:00 pm.

Mail:  Checks only may be mailed to:

City of Broadview Heights / Building Dept.
9543 Broadview Road
Broadview Hts., Ohio 44147


FORMS/APPLICATIONS 

As procedures change our forms/applications will evolve. Home Owners and Contractors must use our current published forms/applications. 

If an old form is submitted; you will be asked to resubmit on the most current form/application.

**Note** We have 30 days to review applications.  The average turnaround time if all necessary documentation and information is submitted is two weeks. 

RENTAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 

Your rental certification will expire on February 28, 2024. Applications and payment for 2024 need to be received in person or post marked by February 28, 2024. If received after this date, your application is considered late and late fees will apply. 

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

We will be accepting and processing 2024 contractor registrations starting on January 1, 2024. Please note that 2024 contractor registrations are only valid from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024. Effective date on bond must be January 1, 2024 (or later) and expiration date must be December 31, 2024. 

Commercial Applications

  1. General Application (PDF)
  2. Plan Review Application - New Commercial Buildings, Additions, and Alterations (PDF)
  3. Donation Bins Application
  4. Occupancy Change Application (PDF)
  5. Street Opening Application (PDF)
  6. Water Heater-Furnace- Air Conditioning-Generator Application
  7. Requirements for Commercial Building Plans Alterations (PDF)
  8. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  1. Hot Water Tank Guidelines
  2. Mandatory Inspections
  3. Sign Application (must have PC or Bldg Dept approval to submit)
  4. Roof Application
  5. Wireless Telecommunications Application (PDF)
  6. Small Cell Wireless Facilities Application (PDF)
  7. Generator Application (PDF)

Residential Applications

  1. General Application (PDF)
  2. Water Heater/Furnace/Air-Conditioning & Generator Application (PDF)
  3. Street Opening Application (PDF)
  4. Plan Review Requirements_New Home and Additions
  5. BLDG_Plan Review_Residential Appplication
  6. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  1. Hot Water Tank Guidelines
  2. Garage Sales Application
  3. Generator Application (PDF)
  4. BLDG_Swimming_Hot Tub_Seasonal_Pool Application
  5. BLDG_Roof Application

INSPECTIONS 

  • A 24-hour notice is required prior to the time when inspections need to be performed . 
  • You can call 440-526-6864 between 8:30am and 4:00pm to schedule an inspection.
  • All permits require the mandatory inspections and a final inspection is required in addition to the mandatory inspections. 

Application Specification

The following projects will use the "General" application.
Application for items (PDF)
  • Basement Completion
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Deck
  • Driveway
  • Electric Upgrade
  • Fence
  • Gazebo
  • Hot Tubs
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Miscellaneous Work Not Listed
  • Patio
  • Sewer Line Replacement
  • Sewer Tie-In
  • Sidewalk
  • Siding
  • Storage Shed
  • Swimming Pools
  • Waterproofing
  • Windows

Regulation References

  1. Accessory Structures (PDF)
  2. Decks (PDF)
  3. Driveways (PDF)
  4. Fences (PDF)
  1. Lawns (PDF)
  2. Mandatory Inspections (PDF)
  3. Pools (PDF)

Land Use Applications

  1. Planning Commission Sign Application (PDF)
  2. Planning Commission General Application (PDF)
  3. Planning Commission Lot Split and Consolidation Application (PDF)
  1. Board of Zoning Appeals Application (PDF)
  2. Growth, Planning & Zoning Application (PDF)
  3. Rezoning Application (PDF)