Building Department

Office Hours

Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:00pm

Department Location:
Parma Heights City Hall
6281 Pearl Road
Parma Heights, OH 44130

PHONE: (440) 884-9607
FAX: (440) 843-5818

Contact Information

Dennis P. Patten,
Director of Public Service
patten@parmaheightsoh.gov

Michelle Teresi,
Building, Housing & Recycling Coordinator
teresi@parmaheightsoh.gov

Norman Rusinow,
Chief Building Official

Rental Occupancy Department

Any property owner that owns rental property within the city is required to register the dwelling with the Rental Department. The registration process includes submitting the application and $100 inspection fee. An inspection of the exterior of the property is required prior to issuance of the rental occupancy certificate.

      PHONE: (440) 842-5043
          FAX: (440) 843-5818

           Florence Zimmerman
      rental@parmaheightsoh.gov
           Cell: (440) 429-3997

Rental Certificate Application

Rental Certificate Application for Multi-Unit Complexes

Condo Rental Application

Rental Housing Properties Ordinance

Rental Property Brochure

Apartment Recycling Guide

The Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of the applicable building codes for various aspects of Commercial and Residential Construction. This includes a plan review as required, inspections of work performed under permit, and registration of all contractor performing work. The following is a list of work that would require a permit:

PERMITS

Additions/Alterations - Residential

Commercial Additions/Alterations

Concrete & Specs

Contractor Registration

Deck/Gazebo

Electrical

Fence

New Gar age Application
New Garage Instructions

HVAC

Plumbing - Residential

Plumbing - Commercial

Swimming Pool/Hot Tub (includes temporary/blow up)

Vinyl Siding

Windows

**NOTE: if requesting permits by mail, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided.**

NOTIFICATION OF FORECLOSURE FILING

"Any person who files a complaint for foreclosure involving real property located within the City of Parma Heights on which there is a building or structure shall notify the City of the filing of the foreclosure complaint and shall file a complete copy of the foreclosure complaint with the Director of Public Service within ten (10) days after the filing of the complaint with the relevant court. The notice to the City shall be on a form prescribed by the director of Public Service." - excerpt from Ordinance No. 2011-14

The Notification of Foreclosure Filing Form
The Foreclosure Ordinance

If your home is 50 years old or older, you have access to free advice regarding home maintenance and improvement projects!

The Heritage Home Program (HHP) also offers
personalized site visits, and access to fixed-rate financing
as low as 1.8% to cover project costs.

To schedule a free site visit or to learn more about qualifying for a low-interest loan, call 216.426.3116 or visit
http://www.heritagehomeprogram.org

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Property maintenance inspectors ensure that the Property Maintenance Code is properly enforced. The code requires that all properties and structures, including both residential and commercial, are being well maintained. The following is a list of commonly addressed items: routine lawn & shrubbery maintenance, weed control, gutters and downspouts being cleaned & securely attached, peeling and chipping paint, repair/replacement of broken concrete drives & walks, etc. All property owners are responsible for the continual upkeep of their property. The goal of the property maintenance inspection program is to preserve the quality of properties through proper maintenance.