Shaker Renovator Program

The City has developed the Shaker Renovator Program to encourage high-quality renovations of properties in our community. 

Program Incentives

Qualified Shaker renovators receive the following incentives:

• Escrow requirement reduced from 150 percent of estimated repair costs to 100 percent
• Listing on this website (see below)

Eligibility Requirements

To join the program, renovators must:

• Have a current Contractor's License with the City
• Have completed at least two qualified renovation projects in the City in the past 18 months
• Be in good standing with the Department of Building & Housing
• Owe no property or income tax to the City; own no properties in Shaker Heights that are in foreclosure
• Have favorable references
• Complete the Shaker Renovator Program application

View the application for complete eligibility details.

Program Guidelines

Please note the following guidelines for program participants:

• Before starting a project, the renovator must provide the property address in writing to the Department of Building & Housing; renovators will receive written confirmation that the property is eligible for the program
• Only two projects at a time will be eligible for the program incentives
• If a qualified renovator fails to meet City standards on a project, or no longer meets the program's eligibility requirements, the renovator will be removed from participation in the Shaker Renovator Program.

Get started by completing the Shaker Renovator Program application. For more information, call the Building & Housing Department at 216-491-1460.

Shaker Renovators