216-681-2104 About
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Online Permit Inspection & Inquiry / Contractor Inquiry
About Building and Housing
The Building and Housing Department is responsible for maintaining and tracking permits issued for all new construction, alterations, additions, repairs, and demolitions, along with inspecting all building projects to assure compliance with the East Cleveland Codified Ordinance.
All residents and businesses are encouraged to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
The Department is certified by the State of Ohio and is charged with enforcement of the Ohio Building Code, Residential Code of Ohio and ICC International Property Maintenance Code. This division also handles the licensing of general, electrical, plumbing and heating and air conditioning contractors.
We require 24 hours (minimum) notice for ALL inspections. 216-681-2415
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Architectural Review Board meets on 3rd Wednesday of every month
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Board of Zoning and Appeals (BZA) meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Planning Commission as needed
Staff
Director, Melran Leach 216-681-2192
mleach@eastcleveland.org
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Building Official, Anthony Bumbalis
216-681-2442
tbumbalis@eastcleveland.org
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Building Inspector, Anthony Dizdar
216-681-2106
tdizdar@eastcleveland.org
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am– 1:00 pm
Housing Inspector, Lamarr Edwards
216-681-2107
ledwards@eastcleveland.org
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fiscal Coordinator, Barbara Johnson
216-681-210
bjohnson@eastcleveland.org
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Acceptable Forms of Payment
Money Orders
Cashier’s Checks
Official Bank Checks — no personal checks
Master or Visa Credit and debit cards — in person only
