This division of Park Maintenance and Properties is responsible for development and implementation of the Citywide property maintenance management and oversees the Parks, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, Urban Forestry, maintenance of Vacant Lots, Greenhouse and Task Force Program assignments.
The objective of this program is to keep vacant lots and the exteriors of vacant structures within the City aesthetically pleasing and to eliminate health and safety hazards. Activities include cutting high grass, weeds and remove debris from vacant lots
Owners who abandon their property will be charged for maintenance services and a fine will be incurred. Problem properties can be reported by calling the number above.
Owners whose property has been serviced by the city are billed for services. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, it is sent to the County and placed as a "special assessment" on the owner's property taxes. Those wishing to protest the invoice or services are asked to call 216.420.8367. Property owners are advised to have information, including service dates, available to expedite this process.
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Properties Michael E. Cox, Director 500 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114
We are committed to improving the quality of life in the City of Cleveland by strengthening our neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing the diversity of our citizens, and making Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, raise a family, shop, study, play and grow old.
The objective of this program is to keep vacant lots and the exteriors of vacant structures within the City aesthetically pleasing and to eliminate health and safety hazards. Activities include cutting high grass, weeds and remove debris from vacant lots