Department of Building

The Maple Heights Building Department is responsible for permitting the construction and enforcement of the City’s Property Maintenance, Building and Housing, and Zoning Codes. We partner with property owners in the effort to build and maintain high-quality residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the City of Maple Heights.

Please find permit and registration information below. If you have questions about which applications to fill out or how much to pay after reviewing the materials below, please contact us.

The City of Maple Heights contracts with SafeBuilt to perform our inspections. Call SafeBuilt at (440) 399-0850 Monday through Friday 7:45a – 12:00p or 1:00p – 3:45p to schedule an inspection. *Please note the office is closed for lunch between 12:00p and 1:00p*

24 hours notice is required for all inspections

When calling to set up an inspection, please have the following information ready:

• Permit Number
• Contractor
• Contractor Contact Name
• Phone Number
• Type of Inspection

• Contractor Registration
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• Foreclosure & Vacant Property Registration
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• Ordinances & Regulations
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• Permits
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• Point of Sale
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• Property Complaint
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• Registrations
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• Rental Information
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• Violations
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Contact Us

James E. Decker, Jr., PE
Chief Building Official/Plans Examiner (SAFEbuilt)
E-mail James Decker
(216) 587-9707

E-Mail Building and Housing Department

Sonia Beaman
Office Manager
E-mail Sonia Beaman
(216) 587-9039

Office and Hours

Maple Heights City Hall, 1st Floor
5353 Lee Road
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137

Monday – Friday
8:30a – 5:00p