HOME DEPARTMENTS SERVICES GOVERNMENT ABOUT US TICKET PAYMENTS Search HomeDepartmentsBuilding & Housing Building & Housing The Building and Housing Department of Warrensville Heights is very proud of the residential and business components of our community. All residents and businesses are encouraged to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment. The Building and Housing Department is responsible for inspections and assuring the proper maintenance and enforcement of code ordinances in Warrensville Heights. One of the main purposes of the Building Department is to ensure that residential and commercial structures are constructed to safeguard the health, safety, property, and public welfare of the community. The City of Warrensville Heights manages all construction activities within the city. Our Building Department is State Certified, recognized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards, and responsible for the approvals for all Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC work. Please contact us for information regarding plan approval, permit issuance, and permit inspections. The Building Department maintains a list of registered contractors for all trades and is available upon request. Housing & Maintenance The purpose of the Housing and Maintenance of Property codes is to establish minimum standards necessary to make all dwellings fit for human habitation and beneficial to public welfare. In general, this means all exterior and interior areas must be in good repair and capable of performing the function for which they were intended. All areas must be free of the following: Cracked and broken driveways and sidewalks Deteriorated gutters and downspouts Deteriorated windows and doors Fire hazards Litter and debris Peeling or blistering paint Sources which may breed insects, vermin or rodents Codified Ordinances Today, the City of Warrensville Heights has over 1,000 codified ordinances in effect for the safety and welfare of the community and its residents. The Building Department is certified by the State of Ohio and is charged with enforcement of the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio and ICC International Property Maintenance Code. This division also handles the licensing of general, electrical, plumbing and heating and air conditioning contractors. Meetings Planning meets on the second Monday of every month. Board of Zoning and Appeals (BZA) meets the last Tuesday of every month. Fees All fees must be in the form of company check, certified check, credit card, or money order. We do not accept cash or personal checks. Contact Us BUILDING & HOUSING Physical Address View Map 4743 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Directions Phone: 216.587.1230 BENJAMIN BROWN Building Commissioner Email Benjamin Brown Phone: 216.587.1238 FAQs Do I need a permit? Can I pull a homeowners permit? Can the city help me find a contractor? How long is a permit valid? What if I am not happy with my contractor? VIEW ALL Forms & Permits Inspections New Zoning Code Registered Contractors List New Zoning Map (PDF) Common Enforcement Ordinances EMPLOYMENT FORMS & PERMITS REPORT A CONCERN POLICE AGENDAS & MINUTES BUILDING & HOUSING Home Site Feedback Site Map Intranet Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® City of Warrensville Heights Municipal Center 4743 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Phone: 216-587-6500 FAX: 216-587-6594 Contact Us Email