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Division of Assessments and Licenses

601 Lakeside Ave., Room 122
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

P: 216.664.2260
F: 216.664.4592
Weekdays 8am-5pm

The DAL promotes and supports the health and safety of the citizens of Cleveland in numerous ways:

Collection of business taxes to fund City services;
Issuance and enforcement of licensing and permitting laws to protect the public;
Billing and collection of monies expended on various services;
Inspection of weighing and measuring devices to ensure the accuracy and integrity to protect consumers and businesses; and
Preparation of assessments to recoup funds expended on public improvements and contribute to economic development through special improvement districts.

Assessment and Licenses Services

Licenses	Weights & Measures
Tax Collection	Citizen and Business Assistance
Special Assessment	Transportation Administration
Billing	Domestic Partner Registry

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. -more

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.

Domestic Partner Registry

Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm ▪ 601 Lakeside Ave, Room 122, 44114

Application Form

Registrants for Domestic Partnerships* must be 18 or older, and neither may be married or in an existing domestic partnership with someone else. Registrants can deliver or mail a completed application form and $55 to the Division of Assessments and Licenses at the above address. Acceptable forms of in-person payment include money order, check, or cashiers check (made out to the City of Cleveland); cash, or credit/debit card. Photo ID is required to enter the building. Those registering via mail may pay by check or money order only.

* “non-marital committed relationships of two adults of the same or different sex who share a common residence and affirm that they share responsibility for each other’s common welfare”

Department of Finance

Department of Finance
Sharon A. Dumas, Director
601 Lakeside Ave., Room 104
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

P: 216.664.2536
F: 216.664.2535
Relay Service: 711
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Mission Statement

The Division of Assessments and Licenses will strive to provide value-added regulatory, financial, accounting and administrative shared services that enhance the quality of life in the City of Cleveland. For the benefit of our constituents, we will effectively regulate various professions, efficiently bill for services and fairly collect revenues with the highest degree of integrity and ethics.

-Division of Assessments and Licenses

Vision Statement

Our vision is to inspire governmental excellence through expertise and innovative business practices in order to benefit constituents. Our actions will reflect values of service, integrity and respect that will enable us to consistently provide accurate, efficient and timely responses. We strive to proactively enhance operations in order to continuously add value in a rapidly changing environment.