§ OH Ohio
County permits
Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Cuyahoga County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works, Building Department
- Website
- Permit authority website ↗
- Online portal
- Permit portal ↗
- Address
- 2079 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Cuyahoga County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.