This Division promotes and supports the health and safety of the citizens of Cleveland through the issuance of licenses, collection of business taxes, billing of various City services, ensuring accuracy of weighing and measuring devices and preparation of special assessments.
The Division of Assessments and Licenses also provides value-added centralized services of accounting, billing, accounts receivable management and processing services for other City Departments.
The Division grants Admission Tax exemption certificates for charitable, religious, educational, and other tax-exempted activities (Chapter 195).
Clevelanders are advised that some licenses and registrations also require an inspection or assessment.
Assessment and Licenses Services
Licenses
The Division of Assessments and Licenses issues, collects, deposits and accurately accounts for over 130 different types of licenses and permits (approximately 25,000 per year).
Tax Collection
The Division of Assessment and Licenses ensures the accurate collection of the City Admission Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Motor Vehicle Lessor Tax, Parking Tax, and Coin Operated Amusement Tax.
Special Assessment
This is a section of the Division of Assessments and Licenses Prepares which administers special assessments and business improvement districts according to State and local laws, and prepares timely and accurate certifications to the County. It is also applies payments and certifies unpaid accounts to the County for collection on property tax bills.
Billing
This section maximizes revenue for the City through the efficient billing of services provided by various City Departments. It is also responsible for billing appropriate medical insurance carriers for Emergency Medical Service and Residential Waste Collection fees.
Weights & Measures
This section assures the accuracy and honesty of all weighing and measuring devices including commercial scales and gas pumps by inspecting and sealing them.
Citizen and Business Assistance
The Division of Assessment and Licenses provides information and assistance to businesses and citizens seeking licenses, permits and inspections of weighing devices.The Division also works with businesses, citizens and internal City divisions to efficiently issue licenses and permits and ensures compliance with the City's Codified Ordinances.
Transportation Administration
This Division of Assessments and Licenses section licenses and inspects taxicab companies.
