Point of Sale (POS) Inspection Requirements by City

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required

110 Cottage Street, Ashland, OH 44805

Phone: 419-282-4220

Ashland County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Team should call the Health Department to confirm no well/septic requirement applies.

25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047

Phone: 440-576-3737

Ashtabula County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale required for septic.

119 South Lisbon Street, Carrollton, OH 44615

Carroll County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — All well and septic required.

Fee: $275 for both well and septic

N/A

Phone: 330-424-0272

Columbiana County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Certificate of compliance required on vacant property.

350 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, OH 44140

Phone: 440-899-3400

City of Bay Village

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy Permit

Required: Yes

Fee: $50

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: $500

Mandatory inspections: Yes, both interior and exterior

Real Estate Sign Regulations

Only one sign permitted

Contact Information

Veronica Muth, Building & Planning and Zoning Coordinator

Phone: 216-292-1484 · Email: Veronica.Muth@beachwoodohio.com

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required, but a Certificate of Transfer is required.

Fee: $50 single-family, $75 two-family, $25 per suite for apartment/office/commercial

65 Columbus Road, Bedford, OH 44146

Phone: 440-232-1600

City of Bedford

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required. Property cannot transfer until an occupancy permit is issued, otherwise full funds are escrowed. Septic inspection also required.

Fee: $150 interior and exterior, $350 for septic inspection

5665 Perkins Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Phone: 440-786-3200

City of Bedford Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale inspection required.

11 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017

Phone: 440-826-5800

City of Berea

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No longer mandatory, but a Certificate of Occupancy is required for title transfer.

Fee: $50 (check only)

411 Bratenahl Road, Bratenahl, OH 44108

Phone: 216-681-3706

Village of Bratenahl

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Septic point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $350 for septic

9069 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, OH 44141

Phone: 440-526-2630

Village of Brecksville

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Septic point of sale required.

Fee: $350

9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Phone: 440-526-6864

City of Broadview Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale and occupancy permits required.

Fee: $60 1-3 family home, $30 condo unit, $100 commercial

6288 Kolthoff Road, Brook Park, OH 44142

Phone: 216-433-7412

City of Brook Park

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale inspection required.

7619 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Phone: 216-635-4201

City of Brooklyn

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $50 residential, $100 commercial

345 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

Phone: 216-749-4300

Village of Brooklyn Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale inspection required, occupancy permit for commercial only.

21 W. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Phone: 440-247-5050

Village of Chagrin Falls

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No general POS. A Certificate of Disclosure is required for all residential, commercial, and industrial parcels at time of sale. Update: effective February 6, 2026, the previous mandatory exterior inspection for vacant 1–3 unit properties is no longer in effect. Vacant building registration is still required for all vacant structures.

Certificate of Disclosure fee: $60

Vacant property exterior inspection fee: $70 per unit (1–3 units)

Occupancy Permit

Required: Yes

Fee: $150 for one-, two-, or three-family homes

Applies to all new buildings and any change in use or occupancy.

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes for long-term rentals; not required for short-term rentals holding a valid STR License

Annual fee: $70 per residential rental, $100 late fee

Long-term rentals must register by March 1st and are inspected on a rotating basis.

Starting in 2026, short-term rentals (30 days or less) require an annual $150 STR License, $500,000 in liability insurance, and a local contact reachable within one hour. Licensed STRs are exempt from standard rental registration.

Real Estate Sign Regulations

See the city's Codified Ordinances on signage.

Homebuyer Incentives

Cuyahoga County offers a down payment assistance program. Check the city website for current programs.

Contact Information

Phone: 216-664-2651

Director: SMartin3@clevelandohio.gov · Chief Building Official: TVanover@clevelandohio.gov · Certificate of Occupancy: CSmith2@clevelandohio.gov · Rental Registration: bhrental@clevelandohio.gov

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: Yes

Interior/Exterior/Both: Both

Fee: $200 for a single-family unit; $50 for each additional unit

Certificate expiration: One year

Escrow: If Class A violations aren't corrected, the seller must escrow at least $1,000, or 125% of the estimated repair cost, whichever is greater.

Occupancy Permit

Required: Yes, for rental properties

Fee: $200 for the first rental unit, $50 for the second, $25 for each additional unit, capped at $1,225

Certificates not returned by December 31st incur a $25 late fee per month. No charge for owner-occupied units in a two- or multi-family dwelling. Business occupancy permits: $100 initial inspection, $100 annual renewal.

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: $50

Mandatory inspections: Yes, interior and exterior, every five years. Inspection Services notifies owners when scheduling is due; call (216) 291-5900 for details.

A $50 re-inspection fee applies for each re-inspection if violations remain unresolved 18 months after the initial inspection.

Homebuyer Incentives

Down payment assistance for low-to-moderate income buyers is available through the city's partner, the Home Repair Resource Center, which also offers rehab loans, loan counseling, foreclosure prevention, and tool rental. The city's Housing Programs page lists additional loan and renovation programs for homeowners and seniors.

Contact Information

Allan Butler, Director of Housing

Phone: 216-291-4962 · Email: abutler@clevelandheights.gov

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $150 single-family, $200 two-family, $250 three-family, $300 four-plex

4863 East 17th Street, Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125

Phone: 216-641-7020

City of Cuyahoga Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $150 single-family, $50 each additional unit

13601 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone: 216-681-2082

City of East Cleveland

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $225

585 East 22nd Street, Euclid, OH 44123

Phone: 216-289-8127

City of Euclid

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $125 first unit, $40 each additional unit

2077 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Phone: 216-475-3835

City of Garfield Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale septic inspection required.

Fee: $350

1470 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, OH 44125

Phone: 440-423-4405

City of Gates Mills

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143

Phone: 440-442-7403

City of Highland Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale septic inspection required.

Fee: $350

38251 Fairmount Boulevard, Hunting Valley, OH 44022

Phone: 440-247-2805

Village of Hunting Valley

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Occupancy permit required on commercial properties.

6800 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

Phone: 216-524-3853

City of Independence

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required, but only for non-owner occupied rentals.

Fee: $50 residential, $75 three-family/commercial

12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44017

Phone: 216-529-6270

City of Lakewood

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

5301 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124

Phone: 440-473-5108

City of Lyndhurst

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $110 single family, $160 two-family, $220 three-family, $310+ commercial/apartments

5353 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Phone: 216-663-4094

City of Maple Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale septic inspection required.

Fee: $100

6622 Wilson Mills Rd, Mayfield, OH 44143

Phone: 440-461-2210

Village of Mayfield

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Occupancy permit required on commercial and new construction.

Fee: $25 point of sale, $50 commercial occupancy, $10 new construction occupancy

6154 Mayfield Road, Mayfield, OH 44124

Phone: 440-442-2626

City of Mayfield Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale septic inspection required.

Fee: $350

15700 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

Phone: 440-234-8811

City of Middleburg Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $50, $350 for septic inspection

4350 SOM Center Road, Moreland Hills, OH 44022

Phone: 440-248-1188

City of Moreland Hills

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $40 single family, $50 each additional unit

4071 East 49th Street, Newburgh Heights, OH 44105

Phone: 216-641-4654

City of Newburgh Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $100

2193 Miles Road, North Randall, OH 44128

Phone: 216-587-9281

City of North Randall

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

11545 Royalton Road, North Royalton, OH 44133

Phone: 440-582-3000

City of North Royalton

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale and occupancy permits required.

Fee: $100 residential inspection

24800 Broadway Avenue, Oakwood, OH 44146

Phone: 440-232-9980

Oakwood Village

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

26100 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls, OH 44022

Phone: 440-235-1055

City of Olmsted Falls

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Septic and well inspection also required.

Fee: $50, $350 septic, $130 well

4600 Lander Road, Orange Village, OH 44129

Phone: 440-498-4400

Orange Village

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

6611 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

Phone: 440-885-8030

City of Parma

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy Permit

Required for new homes and projects only

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: $101, charged every two years

Contact Information

Tara Carlson

Phone: 216-896-6134 · Email: building@pepperpike.org

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Exterior maintenance inspection program.

457 Richmond Heights, Richmond Heights, OH 44143

Phone: 216-383-6312

City of Richmond Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale inspection required if there is a septic tank on the property.

Fee: $350

7325 Summit View Drive, Seven Hills, OH 44131

Phone: 216-524-4427

City of Seven Hills

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $150 condo, $200 single-family, $300 two-family, $200 first apartment unit +$50 each additional

3400 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Phone: 216-491-1470

City of Shaker Heights

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy Permit

Required for commercial and residential new construction or additions, scope of work only. A Certificate of Completion is required for any alteration work, commercial or residential.

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: Single family $100; two-family $150 ($75 per unit); multi-family (3+ units) $160 for the first three units plus $30 per additional unit

Mandatory inspections: Yes

Real Estate Sign Regulations

No larger than six square feet, at least ten feet from the street right-of-way and five feet from a side property line. Must be removed within ten days of the close of sale, lease, or rental.

Contact Information

Russ Rodic, Chief Building Official · Barb Janca, Rental Permits and Occupancy Applications

Phone: 440-349-6737 · Email: rrodic@solonohio.org

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No general requirement, but there is a requirement for vacant homes.

1349 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH 44121

Phone: 216-381-0400

City of South Euclid

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: Yes

Fee: Single-family $250, two-family $300

Interior/Exterior/Both: Both

Certificate expiration: One year

Occupancy Permit

Required: No

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: Single family $300, double family $400, rentable third floor $100; fees are charged every two years

Mandatory inspections: Yes, interior and exterior

Contact Information

Bill Bartley, Chief Building Official

Phone: 440-429-9137 · Email: bbartley@universityheights.com or building@universityheights.com

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $100 residential, $30 per unit condos/apartments

4743 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

Phone: 216-587-1230

City of Warrensville Heights

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $150

27899 Chagrin Boulevard, Woodmere Village, OH 44122

Phone: 216-831-9511

Woodmere Village

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required, but available if wanted.

12611 Ravenwood Drive, Ste 360, Chardon, OH 44024

Phone: 440-279-1900 (option 1)

Geauga County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required.

Fee: $300

35150 Lakeshore Boulevard, Eastlake, OH 44094

Phone: 440-951-1416

City of Eastlake

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required.

Fee: $20

220 Third Street, Fairport Harbor, OH 44125

Phone: 440-352-3620

Fairport Harbor Village

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required.

Fee: $100 first unit, $40 each additional unit

5860 Andrews Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH 44060

Phone: 440-257-7216

City of Mentor-on-the-Lake

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required.

Fee: $300

28730 Ridge Road, Wickliffe, OH 44092

Phone: 440-943-7100

City of Wickliffe

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required.

Fee: $75

4169 River Street, Willoughby, OH 44094

Phone: 440-951-2800

City of Willoughby

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale required. Fire department inspection also required for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Must be current on RITA taxes.

Fee: $350 inspection, $80 point of sale certificate

31230 Vine Street, Willowick, OH 44095

Phone: 440-516-3000

City of Willowick

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

36774 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011

Phone: 440-937-7800

City of Avon

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

131 Court Street, Elyria, OH 44035

Phone: 440-326-1491

City of Elyria

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required.

Fee: $40

609 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, OH 44087

Phone: 440-949-7141

City of Sheffield Lake

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — All well and septic required.

120 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44503

Phone: 330-270-2894

Mahoning County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

144 North Broadway St., Medina, OH 44256

Phone: 330-722-9220

Medina County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

N/A

Phone: 740-342-5515

Perry County Website

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy Permit

Required: Yes

Fee: $50

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Annual fee: $25

Mandatory inspections: No

Contact Information

Denise Januska, Director

Phone: 330-562-9564 · Email: PZB@auroraoh.com

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. A zoning use certificate may be required.

930 Overholt Rd, Kent, OH 44240

Phone: 330-678-8107

City of Kent

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

530 Freedom Street, Ravenna, OH 44266

Phone: 330-296-5607

City of Ravenna

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

9184 State Route 43, Streetsboro, OH 44241

Phone: 330-626-4942

City of Streetsboro

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

50 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, OH 44902

Phone: 419-774-5517

Richland County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — POS required on rentals of 8 units and under. Septic inspection only otherwise.

145 North Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-499-8223

City of North Canton

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Septic inspection only.

7235 Whipple Ave NW Ste A, Canton, OH 44720

Phone: 330-451-1770

Stark County Website

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy permit required for commercial property only, not residential resale.

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: Yes

Fee: $15 per unit, $1,500 maximum

Annual registration deadline is January 31st; a $15 late fee applies after that date.

Contact Information

Duane Groeger, R.S., B.A., Housing Administrator

Phone: 330-375-2366

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Well and septic inspection also required.

576 W Park Ave., Barberton, OH 44203

Phone: 330-848-6730

City of Barberton

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Well and septic inspection required.

2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Phone: 330-971-8000

City of Cuyahoga Falls

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Well and septic inspection required.

3487 S Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333

Phone: 330-668-9500

City of Fairlawn

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Well and septic inspection required.

1755 Town Park Boulevard, Green, OH 44685

Phone: 330-896-5500

City of Green

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: No

Occupancy Permit

Required: Yes

Fee: Contact Summit County Building Standards

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: No

Real Estate Sign Regulations

Maximum size of 10 square feet. Signs are not permitted within the City Right of Way.

Contact Information

Nick Sugar, City Planner

Phone: 330-342-1884 · Email: nsugar@hudson.oh.us

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Well and septic inspection required.

1400 Main St., Lakemore, OH 44250

Phone: 330-733-6125

Village of Lakemore

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Well and septic inspection required.

Fee: $75

9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia, OH 44056

Phone: 330-468-8300

City of Macedonia

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Well inspection required.

43 Munroe Falls Ave., Munroe Falls, OH 44262

Phone: 330-688-7491

City of Munroe Falls

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale inspection required if there is a septic tank on the property. Well and septic inspection required.

5611 Manchester Road, New Franklin, OH 44319

Phone: 330-882-4324

City of New Franklin

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: Yes — Yes, point of sale inspection required. Well and septic inspection required.

Fee: $150

10455 Northfield Road, Northfield Village, OH 44067

Phone: 330-467-7139

Northfield Village

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Well and septic inspection required.

1582 Main Street, Peninsula, OH 44264

Phone: 330-657-2151

Village of Peninsula

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. A Meth Lab Disclosure Form may be required (call to confirm). Well and septic inspection required.

3760 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224

Phone: 330-689-2700

City of Stow

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required. Well and septic inspection required.

46 North Avenue, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Phone: 330-633-0857

City of Tallmadge

Point of Sale (POS) Inspection

Required: Yes

Fee: $50

Interior/Exterior/Both: Exterior. Waived if the property is part of an HOA that maintains the building exterior.

Occupancy Permit

Required: No, a Certificate of Compliance is required instead

Fee: Paid upon the POS application above

Rental Permit / Rental Registration

Required: No

Real Estate Sign Regulations

City of Twinsburg Ordinance 1173.17(b)

Contact Information

Keith Foulkes, Building Commissioner · Jason Pastorius, Building Inspector

Phone: 330-963-6270 · Email: kfoulkes@twinsburg.oh.us or j.pastorius@twinsburg.oh.us

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: See note — Point of sale septic inspection required. Well inspections are optional.

Fee: $300 for septic inspection

176 Chestnut Avenue NE, Warren, OH 44483

Phone: 330-675-2489

Trumbull County Website

Point of Sale (POS)

Required: No — No point of sale required.

428 Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691

Phone: 330-264-9590

Wayne County Website