Building Department

The Building Department maintains the safety and superior quality of Shaker’s architecture. Inspectors are State-certified and are required to be licensed in at least two of the following areas:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Structural

The department is responsible for:

• New construction and renovation permits (residential and commercial)
• Mechanical permits
• Commercial property maintenance inspections
• All permit work is inspected
• 6,300 inspections are performed annually

Qualified rehabbers can receive special incentives through the Shaker Renovator Program.

Looking for construction permits? Find them here.

Information on repairing sidewalks or driveway apron.

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3400 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44120-3493
216-491-1460
Office hours: Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-5 PM