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Division of Housing and Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the zoning of a particular property?

Can I operate a business out of my home?

My neighbor's tree is hanging over/damaging my property. What can I (you) do about it?

Why do I have to provide my tenants' social security number on the tenant information form that came with my housing license application?

Why do I have to provide ANOTHER copy of my driver's license with my housing license application?

Can you recommend a contractor?

How do I register to do work in the City?

What smoke/C-O detectors are acceptable to the City?

Do I need a permit/inspection for the City sidewalk in front of my house repaired/replaced?

Why do I need a dye test before connecting to the City sewer(s)?

Where can I find original blueprints for my house?

Where can I report problems with mold, asbestos, lead etc.?

With last night's storm, I got water in my basement. Where can I report it/get help?

How can I find Lakewood housing that accepts CMHA tenants?

How can I dispute my high real estate taxes?

How can I find out who owns the absentee landlord property next to me?

How can I obtain a vendor's license?

What is the number you should call before you dig to avoid hitting underground utility lines?

My neighbor has not cut his grass (or shoveled his walks). Who can help me?

My water pressure is low. How do I report this?

My mother is elderly. Can someone with the City help with snow removal/grass cutting?

My landlord is not responding to my complaints? What can I do?

How can I put my rent in escrow until my landlord fulfills his obligations?

Dru Siley

- Assistant Director, Safety -
Division of Building & Housing

Lakewood City Hall
12650 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107

(216) 529-6270

Fax: (216) 529-5930

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Permit Counter Hours:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Robert J. Apanasewicz, P.E.

- Assistant Building Commissioner for Commercial Buildings

(216) 529-6278

Jeff Fillar

- Assistant Building Commissioner for Residential Housing

(216) 529-6285

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