Applications, Forms & Fees

FEES

All fees are based upon the fee schedule listed in Chapter 1449. The fees will be calculated by Building Department staff and in addition to the base fee, the required Ohio Board of Building Standards assessment of 1% for residential projects or 3% for commercial projects will be added to the permit fees.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person. 

Online:  If you would like to pay online, you can do so by clicking the Pay Online button below. Please note, a 3.5% service charge fee is applied and/or a $0.50 minimum charge.

 

In-Person:  The office is open to receive payments Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm. No payments will be accepted or processed after 4:00 pm.

Mail:  Checks only may be mailed to:

City of Broadview Heights / Building Dept.
9543 Broadview Road
Broadview Hts., Ohio 44147


FORMS/APPLICATIONS 

As procedures change our forms/applications will evolve. Home Owners and Contractors must use our current published forms/applications. 

If an old form is submitted; you will be asked to resubmit on the most current form/application.

**Note** We have 30 days to review applications.  The average turnaround time if all necessary documentation and information is submitted is two weeks. 

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION & RENTAL APPLICATION 2026

We will be accepting and processing 2026 contractor registrations and rental applications starting on January 1, 2026.
*Please note that 2026 contractor registrations are only valid from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026. Effective date on bond must be January 1, 2026 (or later) and expiration date must be December 31, 2026. 
**Rental applications are valid February 28, 2026 - February 27, 2027.

Commercial Applications

  1. Plan Review Application - New Commercial Buildings, Additions, and Alterations (PDF)
  2. Donation Bins Application
  3. Water Heater-Furnace- Air Conditioning-Generator Application
  4. Requirements for Commercial Building Plans Alterations (PDF)
  5. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  6. Hot Water Tank Guidelines
  7. Mandatory Inspections
  8. Roof Application
  1. Wireless Telecommunications Application (PDF)
  2. Small Cell Wireless Facilities Application (PDF)
  3. Generator Application (PDF)
  4. BLDG_General Building Application
  5. PLANNING COMMISSION_SIGN APPLICATION
  6. BLDG_Sign Permit Application
  7. BLDG_Occupancy Change10.29.24

Residential Applications

  1. BLDG_General Building Application
  2. Water Heater/Furnace/Air-Conditioning & Generator Application (PDF)
  3. Waterproofing Acknowledgment
  4. Hot Water Tank Guidelines
  5. Garage Sales Application
  1. BLDG_Roof Application
  2. BLDG_New Home Packet
  3. BLDG_Swimming_Hot tub_Seasonal Pool Application
  4. Generator Application (PDF)
  5. Application for Work in R-W Permit

INSPECTIONS 

  • A 24-hour notice is required prior to the time when inspections need to be performed . 
  • You can call 440-526-6864 between 8:30am and 4:00pm to schedule an inspection.
  • All permits require the mandatory inspections and a final inspection is required in addition to the mandatory inspections. 

Application Specification

The following projects will use the "General" application.
Application for items (PDF)
  • Basement Completion
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Deck
  • Driveway
  • Electric Upgrade
  • Fence
  • Gazebo
  • Hot Tubs
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Miscellaneous Work Not Listed
  • Patio
  • Sewer Line Replacement
  • Sewer Tie-In
  • Sidewalk
  • Siding
  • Storage Shed
  • Swimming Pools
  • Waterproofing
  • Windows

Regulation References

  1. Accessory Structures (PDF)
  2. Decks (PDF)
  3. Driveways (PDF)
  4. Fences (PDF)
  1. Lawns (PDF)
  2. Mandatory Inspections (PDF)
  3. Pools (PDF)

Land Use Applications

  1. Growth, Planning & Zoning Application (PDF)
  2. PC_GENERAL APPLICATION 2024
  3. PC LOT SPLIT AND CONSOLIDATION APPLICATION 2024
  1. PC_REZONING APPLICATION 2024
  2. PC_SIGN APPLICATION
  3. Board of Zoning Appeals_ Application (pdf)