Cleveland Rental Registration: Requirements & Deadlines

All owners of non-owner-occupied residential properties in Cleveland must register their rental units. Registrations must be completed through the Citizens Access Portal before any tenants occupy the property.

Registration Fees and Deadlines

The registration fee is $70 per unit. Annual renewal applications open on January 1st, and all fees must be paid by March 31st.

Required Documentation

Every application must include a Property Tax Statement. If the property is owned by an LLC, you must provide an Ohio Secretary of State Certificate. Rental units built before 1978 are required to submit a Lead Safe Certificate. Additionally, properties with 4 or more units must provide an HVAC Certificate.

Local Agent Requirements

Owners who are not located in Cuyahoga, Summit, Lake, Portage, Medina, Lorain, or Geauga County must designate a local agent in charge. The affidavit for this designation must be completed, notarized, signed by both parties, and uploaded to the portal.