Gates Mills, OH · Cuyahoga County

No notary required

Private Use Application

Gates Mills residents age 21 or older use this application to request a private event at the Gates Mills Community House.

What this form is

This application requests use of the Gates Mills Community House for a private event and asks for the applicant’s contact information, event details, dates, hours, requested facilities, and expected attendance. A Gates Mills resident age 21 or older must make and attend the reservation. The guidelines say to secure reservations at least 30 days before use and submit two checks: one for the usage fee and one for the deposit.

Who needs it

A Gates Mills resident age 21 or older who wants to reserve the Community House for a private event must complete the application.

How to submit it

Sign the application and secure the reservation with two checks payable to the Village of Gates Mills at Town Hall, 1470 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040. The guidelines list a $300 deposit and a $250 or $350 usage fee, depending on rental length.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the accompanying guidelines require no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Private Use Application and its Community House activity guidelines.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign

    Enter your contact details, event information, requested facilities, and expected attendance, then sign the application.

  3. 3

    Prepare Two Checks

    Prepare separate checks payable to the Village of Gates Mills for the deposit and applicable usage fee.

  4. 4

    Submit At Town Hall

    Secure the reservation and submit the signed application and checks at Town Hall, 1470 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to use the Gates Mills Community House?
A Gates Mills resident age 21 or older must secure the reservation and attend the event for its full term.
How do I submit the Private Use Application?
Sign the application and secure the reservation with two checks payable to the Village of Gates Mills at Town Hall, 1470 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040.
Do I need a notary for the Private Use Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the accompanying guidelines require no sworn or notarized attachment.
What payments are required with the reservation?
The guidelines require two checks: a $300 deposit and a usage fee of $250 for rentals under four hours or $350 for rentals over four hours.

Need something notarized?

This Private Use Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gates Mills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.