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Shaker 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.shakeronline.com (as listed by RITA).
Point-of-sale inspections
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Point-of-sale inspection
Yes Verified
Sellers of residential property submit the Point of Sale application online before entering into a contract with a buyer; the inspection covers interior and exterior.
“If you are selling a residential property in Shaker Heights, you are required to submit the Point of Sale (POS) application online prior to entering into a contract with a buyer.”
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Point-of-sale inspection fee
$200 (single-family) Verified
Single-family $200; two-family $300; condominium $150; apartment building $200 for the first unit and $50 per additional unit.
“Fees for the Point of Sale Process, including the inspection, are: Single-family home: $200 Two-family home: $300 Condominium: $150 Apartment building: $200 for the first unit; $50 per additional unit”
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Escrow for unfinished repairs
150% of estimated repairs, held by the city Verified
Before transfer, all violations are corrected or 150 percent of the estimated repair cost is placed in an escrow account held by the city.
“Prior to transfer, either all violations must be corrected, or funds equal to 150 percent of the estimated cost of repairs must be placed in an escrow account held by the City.”
Rental registration
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Rental registration
Not yet verified
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Rental registration fee
Not yet verified
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Rental inspections
Every three years Verified
Rental properties receive an interior/exterior inspection every three years.
“Rental Property Inspections —Rental properties receive an 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 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 Shaker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00600 SHAKER HTS CSD | 243.01 | 97.67 | 3.08% | 130.46 | 4.57% |
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