Who files the Vacant Building Registration Form?

The owner of a building that becomes vacant must register it with the Cleveland Heights Housing Inspections Department. The form covers residential and commercial buildings.

When must owners register a vacant building?

The form says to register within 60 days after the building becomes vacant and every calendar year afterward for as long as it remains vacant.

How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?

Mail the completed form and a check or money order to the Housing Inspections Department at 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. Do not mail cash.

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?

No. The form has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

Cleveland Heights, OH · Cuyahoga County

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Vacant Building Registration Form

Owners of vacant residential or commercial buildings use this form to register the property with Cleveland Heights Housing Inspections Department.

What this form is

Owners must register a building with the Housing Inspections Department within 60 days after it becomes vacant and again each calendar year while it remains vacant. The form asks for the property address, building use and condition, and information about owners, agents, and other interested parties. It also states that owners outside Cuyahoga County must submit an Out-of-County Owners Form with an additional payment.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant residential or commercial buildings in Cleveland Heights must complete this registration while the building remains vacant.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form with a check or money order payable to the City of Cleveland Heights to Housing Inspections Department, 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118; do not mail cash. The form lists a $200 payment and an additional $100 payment with the Out-of-County Owners Form when the owner resides outside Cuyahoga County.

About notarization

This form has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form from this page.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the property, building, owner, agent, and other interested-party information requested; describe the building's condition and status.
3
Gather Required Items
Include a check or money order for $200. Owners residing outside Cuyahoga County must also submit the Out-of-County Owners Form and an additional $100 payment.
4
Sign And Mail
Sign and date the form, then mail it with payment to the Housing Inspections Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who files the Vacant Building Registration Form?: The owner of a building that becomes vacant must register it with the Cleveland Heights Housing Inspections Department. The form covers residential and commercial buildings.
When must owners register a vacant building?: The form says to register within 60 days after the building becomes vacant and every calendar year afterward for as long as it remains vacant.
How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?: Mail the completed form and a check or money order to the Housing Inspections Department at 40 Severance Circle, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118. Do not mail cash.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?: No. The form has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

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