Single-Family Residential Rental Properties

In accordance with Ordinance Section 1391.01(c), “Every owner or operator of a single-family residential rental dwelling that is a current rental unit, shall submit an application for a Certificate of Rental Occupancy. An application to renew a Certificate is required each year the rental property is occupied as a rental unit”. 

How to register a single-family residential rental property with Beachwood Building Department.

  • Submit a completed Rental Occupancy Application (in office, mail or email).
  • Submit payment for the annual non-refundable fee. 
  • Schedule the appointment-based annual inspections of both the interior and exterior of the property and rental unit. The property owner, manager/agent, or tenant may either call our office at 216-292-1914 or email to schedule.

Owners of residential rental properties must submit a Residential Rental Property Disclosure Form to Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer (R.C. 5323.02 and 5323.99). For more information, click here.

Short-Term Rentals

In accordance with Ordinance Section 1391.011(c), "Every owner or operator of a residential rental dwelling that is a current short-term rental unit, as defined in this Section, shall submit an application for a Certificate of Short-Term Rental Occupancy. An application to renew a Certificate is required each year the rental property is occupied as a short term rental unit."

How to register a short-term rental unit with Beachwood Building Department.

  • Submit a completed Short-Term Rental Application (in office, mail or email).
  • Submit payment for the annual non-refundable fee.
  • Schedule the appointment-based quarterly (trimestral) inspections including one (1) interior inspection and four (4) exterior inspections of the property and short-term rental unit. The property owner or manager/agent may either call our office at 216-292-1914 or email to schedule.


Learn more about single-family residential rental occupancies, rules, and guidelines per the City of Beachwood Codified Ordinances: