Residential & Commercial
The purpose of a permit is to ensure that the work is performed according to proper standards. Permits are required for all residential and commercial construction projects. A permit entitles the permit holder to the required inspections needed throughout the project.
Permits are to be obtained by the individual performing the work and all fees must be paid prior to the start of any work. A homeowner may obtain a permit to perform work at their own residence, provided they sign a Homeowner’s Affidavit certifying they are performing the work in lieu of a licensed contractor. If work will be performed by an outside company, homeowners should verify that all contractors hired to perform work at their property are registered with the City of Middleburg Heights and have properly obtained a permit from the Division of Building. A current list of registered contractors is available through the Division of Building, where permit and contractor registration status can also be confirmed. Please call 440-234-2218 with inquiries.
Covenants & Deed Restrictions
Covenants and deed restrictions are regulations set forth by many homeowner associations. While not enforced by the city of Middleburg Heights, some regulations may restrict construction. For more information, please contact your association.
Site Plat of Property
It is important that you are knowledgeable about property lines and the location of your house/building on said property. If you do not have a copy of your property plat, review your loan closing documents or contact your mortgage lending institution to obtain one. You may also contact the Division of Building to inquire if a copy is on file; please note that plats are not available for all properties. If you are unable to locate a copy of your property plat through the above mentioned sources, you will be required to hire a certified land surveyor or civil engineer to have one prepared.
Permit Application Forms
The following is a list of work that permits are issued for through the Division of Building. For ease of use, we have separated commercial from residential. Locate the type of work you will be performing for further details about permits and requirements. Please call the Division of Building if you are not certain which type of permit application needs to be filled out for the work you are performing.
Commercial
Addition/Tenant-Interior Alteration
- opens in a new windowBuildingopens PDF file opens in a new window Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowNon-Residential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
Burglar Alarm
Change of Occupancy
Commercial Real Estate Sign
Contractor Registration Application
- opens in a new windowApplicationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRegistration Ordinancesopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowSole Proprietoropens PDF file
Demolition
Electrical Work
Fire Protection
- opens in a new windowAlarm Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowSprinkler Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowHood Suppression Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowNon-Residential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
Generator Permit
HVAC Work
Lawn Sprinklers
- opens in a new windowMiscellopens PDF file opens in a new windowaneousopens PDF file opens in a new window Permitopens PDF file
New Building Construction
- opens in a new windowPermitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowNoopens PDF file opens in a new windown-Residentialopens PDF file opens in a new window Planopens PDF file opens in a new window Approvalopens PDF file opens in a new window Application opens PDF file
Paving Parking Area
Plumbing Work
Sidewalk Sale
Sole Proprietor
Temporary Sign
Tent Sale
Residential
Addition/Interior Alteration
- opens in a new windowResidential Building Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowResidential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Energy Compliance Declaration Formopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Systems Description Formopens PDF file
Concrete Work
- opens in a new windowMiscellaneous Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
- Apron Requirements (Contact Service Dept.)
Contractor Registration Application
- opens in a new windowApplicationopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRegistration Ordinancesopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowSole Proprietoropens PDF file
Deck
- opens in a new windowPermitopens PDF file
- Requirements & Specificationsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
Demolition
Electrical Work
Fence
- opens in a new windowPermitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowOrdinanceopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
Garages
- opens in a new windowResidential Building Permitopens PDF file
- Specsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
- FAQopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowResidential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Energy Compliance Declaration Formopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Systems Description Formopens PDF file
Generator Permit
Grade Change/Filling
HVAC Work
Lawn Sprinklers
New Home Construction
- opens in a new windowResidential Building Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowResidential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Energy Compliance Declaration Formopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Systems Description Formopens PDF file
Plumbing Work
Roof
- opens in a new windowMiscellaneous Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
Sheds
- opens in a new windowPermitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
- FAQopens PDF file
Siding/Gutters
- opens in a new windowMiscellaneous Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
Swimming Pool
- opens in a new windowResidential Building Permitopens PDF file
- Requirementsopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
- FAQopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowResidential Plan Approval Application opens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Energy Compliance Declaration Formopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowRCO Systems Description Formopens PDF file
Vacant-Foreclosure
Waterproofing
- opens in a new windowMiscellaneous Permitopens PDF file
- opens in a new windowAffidavitopens PDF file
Windows