SEE ALSO: Permit, License, and Registration Fees, Pavement and Curbs, Contractors and Service Providers
The Bureau of Sidewalks assures proper maintenance of the City’s public sidewalks; issues citations, violation notifications, and permits; and administers two sidewalk repair programs.
Property owners with damaged sidewalks may be issued notifications from this Bureau for repairs which are needed to eliminate safety hazards.
The Bureau’s 50/50 Sidewalk Hazardous Program (flyer) was designed to encourage the repair of unsafe sidewalks. This optional program pays for half of the expense of the sidewalk, and the property owner pays the other half. Interested property owners should call 216.664.3425.
In addition, the Bureau operates a Sidewalk Assessment Program which is designed to replace all the sidewalks on an entire street at one time. The City pays for half of the expense of the new sidewalks, and the street’s property owners pay the other half. Prior to beginning the work, 75% of the street’s residents must agree to participate in the program. Homeowners can make ten equal payments over five years.
The Bureau also issues sidewalk permits (application) which property owners are required to purchase prior to beginning a sidewalk project. These $25 permits can be obtained weekdays between 7:30 am and 4 pm in City Hall’s room 518. Cash, checks or money orders made payable to The City of Cleveland are accepted. Permits are not issued from November 15 to February 1 unless approved by the Director of Public Service.
