Brooklyn Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County

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General Building Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a permit for building work, including new construction, alterations, additions, and remodeling.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit to erect or alter a structure. It asks for the project address, parcel number, estimated cost, work description, and property owner and contractor information. The application says registration, bond, and certificate of insurance are required for contractors, and that additional permits may be required.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a permit to erect or alter a structure in Brooklyn Heights should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building Department at 345 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 44131. Fees must be paid by company check, certified check, or money order.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a sworn affirmation, but does not request notarization or identify a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the General Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide project, property owner, and contractor information and describe the work.

  3. 3

    Gather Contractor Documents

    The application says contractor registration, bond, and certificate of insurance are required.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Building Department

    Submit the application to the Building Department at 345 Tuxedo Avenue with fees in an accepted form.

Frequently asked questions

What work does the General Building Permit Application cover?
The form covers work such as new construction, alterations, additions, remodeling, and other work described in the application.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the project address, parcel number, estimated cost, square footage, work description, and property owner and contractor details.
Do I need a notary for the General Building Permit Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a sworn affirmation but does not request notarization or identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the General Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the Building Department at 345 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, Ohio 44131. Fees must be paid by company check, certified check, or money order.

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