Housing Inspection Department

The Housing Inspection Department works to sustain and protect Shaker’s most fundamental asset: its housing stock.

The department is responsible for inspecting all residential properties for compliance with code standards relating to health, safety and general maintenance.

A staff of inspectors with an accumulated total of over 50 years of experience work with Shaker residents and real estate agents to facilitate the sale and maintenance of residential property.

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

Resources:

• Certificates of Occupancy
• Buying or Selling a Home
• Foreclosure Registration
• City of Shaker Heights Housing Code
• Financial and technical assistance programs. See Buying or Selling a Home
• Learn about porch railing requirements that became effective January 1, 2007

Housing Inspection Department 
3450 Lee Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44120-3629
216-491-1470
Office hours: Monday–Friday
8:30 AM-5 PM