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Cleveland Heights: rules and rates
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Each value below shows its source and the date it was verified (most recent check 6 Oct 2026). Official website: www.clevelandheights.com (as listed by RITA).
Point-of-sale inspections
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Point-of-sale inspection
Yes Verified
The city runs a point-of-sale inspection; if 'Class A' violations remain at transfer, money must be placed in escrow first.
“However, if 'Class A' violations remain, monies must be placed in escrow and verification supplied to the Housing Inspection Office prior to title transfer.”
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Point-of-sale inspection fee
$200 first unit + $50 each additional Verified
$200 for the first unit and $50 for each additional unit.
“The cost is $200 for the first unit and $50 for each additional unit.”
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Escrow for unfinished repairs
Escrow if Class A violations remain Verified
If 'Class A' violations remain, funds are held in escrow and verification is supplied to the Housing Inspection Office before title transfer.
“However, if 'Class A' violations remain, monies must be placed in escrow and verification supplied to the Housing Inspection Office prior to title transfer.”
Rental registration
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Rental registration
Yes Verified
A Certificate of Occupancy is required each year for a rental, with a new interior/exterior inspection every three years.
“A Certificate of Occupancy is required each year and you must have a new interior/exterior inspection every three years.”
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Rental registration fee
$200 first unit Verified
$200 for the first rental unit, $50 for the second and $25 for each additional unit, to a maximum of $1,225.
“The Certificate of Occupancy costs $200 for the first unit you are renting, $50 for the second unit and $25 for each additional rental unit with a maximum fee of $1,225.”
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Rental inspections
Every three years Verified
A new interior/exterior inspection every three years.
“A Certificate of Occupancy is required each year and you must have a new interior/exterior inspection every three years.”
Municipal income tax
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Municipal income tax rate
2.25% Verified
2.25% (RITA rate table, tax year 2026).
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Credit for tax paid to a work city
50% credit, up to 1% Verified
50% credit for tax paid to a work city, limited to 1% (RITA: credit factor 50.000%, credit limit 1.000%).
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Who collects it
RITA Verified
Collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (member since 07/01/2011).
Water and sewer
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Water
Cleveland Water (all or part) Verified
All or part of the community lies inside Cleveland Water's mapped service area; some streets may be served by another system, so check a water bill or the city.
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Sewer (regional treatment)
NEORSD (all or part) Verified
All or part of the community is in the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District service area (regional treatment); local sewer lines may be city-run.
“Our service area includes all or portions of the following communities.”
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Trash collection
Not yet verified
Property tax rates
One row per taxing district in Cleveland Heights (the county's district names, which include the school district). Rates are mills: dollars of tax per $1,000 of taxable (assessed) value.
| Taxing district | Gross rate, TY2025 | Effective residential, TY2024 | Residential tax as % of market, TY2024 | Effective commercial, TY2024 | Commercial tax as % of market, TY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00180 CLEV HT-CY C HT/UNIV HT CSD | 203.45 | 92.3 | 2.92% | 134.13 | 4.69% |
| 00190 CLEVELAND HTS CITY/EAST C CSD | 130.83 | 66.97 | 2.08% | 98.85 | 3.46% |
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