Building Department

The Building Department hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Payments will not be accepted after 4:00.

Do you need a building permit, or have questions about new construction or rental properties?  The Bay Village Building Department can help. We are dedicated to protecting the quality of life, health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Bay Village through the enforcement of codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Building Department Responsibilities

The Building Department reviews construction plans and issues building permits for alterations, repairs, and new construction. Our inspectors perform the inspections scheduled by the contractor or homeowner as required by each permit. The Building Department also handles:

• Annual licensing and inspection of rental (PDF) and vacant (PDF) properties.
• Processing applications for the:
  • Architectural Board of Review
  • Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Planning Commission
• Property maintenance complaints
• Registration of contractors working in the city

Code Enforcement

The Bay Village Building Department is certified by the Ohio Board of Building Standards. We enforce the National Electric Code and the Ohio Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Residential Codes.

For More Information

Do you have questions or would you like to learn more about the services we offer? Please contact the Bay Village Building Department for more information.