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Maple 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.citymapleheights.com (as listed by RITA).
Point-of-sale inspections
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Point-of-sale inspection
Yes Verified
The owner of residential or commercial real estate must obtain a certificate of inspection (point of sale / property maintenance inspection) before selling, transferring or agreeing to sell.
“The owner of record for any improved real estate used or intended to be used for residential dwelling unit(s) or commercial use group(s) shall obtain a certificate of inspection for the point of sale/property maintenance inspection prior to selling, transferring or conveying, or entering into an agreement to sell, transfer, or otherwise convey, an interest in such property.”
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Point-of-sale inspection fee
$100 + $10 (single-family) Verified
Single-family $100, two-family $150, three-family $210, each plus a $10 administrative fee; larger buildings $310 plus $100 per additional unit plus $10.
“Point of Sale Inspection Fee Single-family dwelling : $100.00 plus $10.00 administrative fee”
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Escrow for unfinished repairs
Escrow rules apply; waivers for buyers who will occupy Verified
The city's page says Ordinance 2020-07 authorizes waivers to the point-of-sale escrow requirements for owners who will occupy the home after buying it.
“For owners who will occupy a residential structure after purchasing it, Maple Heights City Council, through Ordinance 2020-07, has authorized waivers to the Point of Sale Escrow Requirements.”
Rental registration
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Rental registration
Yes Verified
All rental units are registered annually, between January 1 and March 31.
“Property owners and agents in charge are required to register all rental units annually.”
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Rental registration fee
$75 per application per year Verified
A non-refundable $75 registration fee per application (one application can list all of an owner's properties); a late fee of up to $225 may apply after March 31.
“The non-refundable fee for Registration is $75.”
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Rental inspections
At each change of tenant ($150) Verified
When the tenant changes, the owner files an updated registration ($35) and a Rental Inspection and Tenant Rental License ($150).
“The fee for the Rental Inspection and Tenant Rental License is $150.”
Municipal income tax
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Municipal income tax rate
2.5% Verified
2.5% (RITA rate table, tax year 2026).
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Credit for tax paid to a work city
100% credit, up to 2.5% Verified
100% credit for tax paid to a work city, limited to 2.5% (RITA: credit factor 100.000%, credit limit 2.500%).
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Who collects it
RITA Verified
Collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (member since 01/01/1972).
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 Maple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00350 MAPLE HTS CSD | 117.53 | 89.78 | 2.78% | 100.41 | 3.51% |
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