An official website of the Cuyahoga County government. Here’s how you know
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ADAMHSCC
The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County is responsible for the planning, funding and monitoring of public mental health and alcohol and other drug addiction services delivered to the residents of Cuyahoga County.
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Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)
2012 W. 25th Street, 6th Floor
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Phone: 216-241-3400
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Administrative Rules Board (ARB)
The Cuyahoga County Administrative Procedures Act establishes the Administrative Rules Board (ARB) in Section 205.09 of the County Code. The Act governs how County entities may adopt, amend, or rescind administrative policies, rules and regulations in Chapter 113 of the County Code. The ARB meets on a bi-weekly basis. All meetings are open to the public.
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Administrative Rules Board (ARB)
2079 East 9th Street, 4th Floor |
Adult Protective Services
The intent of the adult protective services is to protect and assist adults 60+ who may be victims of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or financial exploitation.
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Department of Senior and Adult Services
13815 Kinsman Road
Natasha Yovich-Pietrocola
Phone: 216-420-6761
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Animal Shelter (Dog warden)
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption.
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Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
9500 Sweet Valley Drive
Mindy Naticchioni
Phone: 216-525-7877
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Archives Services
The Cuyahoga County Archives was organized in the summer of 1975 and serves as a repository for the historical records of Cuyahoga County, and for current records requiring temporary maintenance.
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The Cuyahoga County Archives
3951 Perkins Avenue
County Archives
Phone: 216-443-7250
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Audit Committee
This committee provides internal auditing to assist the County Executive, Fiscal Officer, the County Council and other county officers and departments funded in whole or in part by County funds. The goal of the Audit Committee is to provide efficient and effective services to County residents. The Audit Committee provides direction and guidance to the County's Department of Internal Auditing, including establishing and amending relevant rules and operations.
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Audit Committee
2079 East 9th Street, 4th Floor
Audit Committee
Phone: 216-443-7215
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Benefits CheckUp
Seniors may be missing out on federal, state, and Cuyahoga County assistance programs, and/or discount prescription drug programs for which they are eligible.
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Department of Senior and Adult Services
13815 Kinsman Road
Desiree Whitson
Phone: 216-420-6753
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Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Board offers a full range of services, everything from in-home early intervention programs for very young children and their families to leisure programs for seniors and specialized therapies, psychological services, support administration, family resources and respite care, supported living, vocational training, community employment, rehabilitation engineering and crisis intervention.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1275 Lakeside Avenue East
Marie Barni
Phone: 216-241-8230
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Board of Elections
The goal of the Board of Elections is to serve the public in an efficient and courteous manner and to provide well-planned and managed elections with immediate results. We will conduct fair, honest, and impartial elections that encourage and provide easy access for all registered voters.
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Board of Elections
2925 Euclid Avenue
Anthony Perlatti
Phone: 216-443-6677
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Board of Health
The Board of Health works in partnership with the community to protect and improve the health and well-being of everyone in Cuyahoga County.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Health
5550 Venture Drive
Kevin Brennan
Phone: 216-201-2000
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Board of Revision
The Cuyahoga County Board of Revision is a quasi-judicial body which hears property valuation complaints as outlined and prescribed by Chapter 5715 of The Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C).
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Board of Revision
2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Ronald J.H. O’Leary
Phone: 216-443-7195
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Boards & Commissions
The majority of the Boards and Commissions in Cuyahoga County are Citizen Policy Making and Advisory Boards and Commissions. All of these boards and commissions are governed by the laws and regulations that have authorized them.
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Various Locations and Contacts
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Bright Beginnings
Bright Beginnings provides services that promote the health and development of infants and toddlers so that children start school healthy and ready to learn. (formerly Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County)
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Bright Beginnings
6393 Oak Tree Boulevard, Suite 201
Bright Beginnings
Phone: 216-698-7500
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Budget Commission
The Cuyahoga County Budget Commission is composed of three elected officials; the County Fiscal Officer, County Prosecutor, and County Executive. The County Fiscal Officer serves as the Secretary to the Commission and employs a staff to execute the statutory functions of the Budget Commission.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street General Number: 216-443-7010
Bryan Dunn
Phone: 216-443-2134
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Case Dockets
Search cases by Name or Case Number. This website service is offered as a convenience to the public and reflects, to the best of our capability, select public records maintained by the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts in performance of our statutory obligations.
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Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts
1200 Ontario Street Civil Division - 216-443-7951
Nailah K. Byrd
Email: nbyrd@cuyahogacounty.us |
CECOMS
The Cuyahoga Emergency Communications System (CECOMS) is a 24-hour, 7-day a week, public safety communication system that provides emergency dispatch services, 911 call answering, Emergency Alert System broadcasts and other communications services.
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Cuyahoga County Public Safety & Justice Services
2079 East 9th Street, 5th Floor Alternate Number: 216-443-7265
Lisa Raffurty
Phone: 440-703-3568
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Child Fatality Review Reports: Protecting Our Future
Cuyahoga County has many programs and agencies that offer support to family and friends after the death of a child. Many of these groups also work to improve physical and mental health issues, help people with domestic violence concerns, and provide safety and health information to protect our babies, young children, and teens.
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Cuyahoga County Invest in Children
8111 Quincy Ave., 2nd Floor
John G. Ladd
Phone: 216-443-6583
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Child Support Services
The Office of Child Support Services can provide the following: maintain child support records, establish and modifying support orders, initiate wage withholding, attach wages, bank accounts, unemployment benefits, government retirement checks, federal and state income tax refunds and bonus benefits, assist in establishing paternity through genetic testing, locate absent parents responsible for support, and assist in the enforcement of orders pertaining to health insurance.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1640 Superior Avenue General Number: 216-443-5100
Tiffany Dobbins-Brazelton
Phone: 216-443-5217
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Children and Family Services
The Division of Children and Family Services assures that children at risk of abuse or neglect are protected and nurtured within a family and with the support of the community.
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Children and Family Services
3955 Euclid Avenue
Jacqueline M. Fletcher
Phone: (216)431-4500
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Children Who Witness Violence
A County program that provides crisis and short-term services to children and families impacted by violence.
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Public Safety and Justice Services - Witness Victim Service Center
75 Erieview Plaza, 5th Floor Alternate Number: 216-443-7345
Jakolya Gordon
Phone: 216-348-4398
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Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Courts performs all statutory duties relative to: the filing, preservation, retrieval and public dissemination of all applicable court documents and records pertaining to the Common Pleas Court's General and Domestic Relations Divisions and the Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District; collect, hold in trust and disburse monies paid therewith; in a secure, timely and cost effective manner.
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Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts
1200 Ontario Street Civil Division - 216-443-7951
Nailah K. Byrd
Email: nbyrd@cuyahogacounty.us |
Common Pleas Court
The Common Pleas Court provides a forum for the fair, impartial and timely resolution of civil and criminal cases.
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Common Pleas Court
1200 Ontario Street
John Russo
Phone: 216-443-8560
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Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF)
CBCF's are state funded correctional facilities and programs that assist local criminal justice systems in reducing prison commitments of low level non-violent offenders.
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Judge Nancy R. McDonnell CBCF
3540 Croton Avenue
Community Based Correctional Facility
Phone: 216-202-1017
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Community Recycling Programs
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is the leading resource in Cuyahoga County for information, expertise and programs that support sustainable materials management and reduce the environmental impact of waste.
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Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
4750 East 131 Street
Elizabeth Biggins-Ramer
Email: ebiggins-ramer@cuyahogacounty.us |
Competitive Municipal Grant Program
The Municipal Grant Program is a competitive grant program that makes awards to help strengthen cities, encourage regional collaboration and improved quality of life for county residents.
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Department of Development
2079 East 9th Street
Sara Parks Jackson
Phone: 216-443-8160
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Consumer Affairs
The Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs can help if you: are charged the wrong price at the register, have a problem with a store or business you can’t resolve on your own, need resources to manage your budget or build credit, want to report or receive alerts about scams, or have consumer questions or complaints.
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Consumer Affairs
2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Sheryl Harris
Phone: 216-443-7035
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Cornerstone of Hope
Bereavement Support for children, teens and adults (Overdose Loss, Suicide Loss, Murder Loss and Complicated Loss)
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ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 West 25th Street, 6th Floor Phone: 216-241-3400 |
County Council
Council is the legislative body of Cuyahoga County government, made up of 11 elected representatives from across the County. All Council meetings are open to the public and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm.
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Cuyahoga County Clerk of Council
2079 East 9th Street, 8th Floor
Andria Richardson
Phone: 216-698-2020
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Court of Appeals
The Ohio Court of Appeals is an intermediate level appellate court whose primary function is to hear appeals from the common pleas, municipal and county courts.
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Cuyahoga County Court House
1 Lakeside Avenue
Court of Appeals
Phone: 216-443-6350
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Cuyahoga County Airport
The airport is located 11 miles from downtown Cleveland and is easily accessible by local highways. Hotel and conference facilities are located within five miles.
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Cuyahoga County Airport - Robert D. Shea Field
26300 Curtiss Wright Parkway
Brian Chalmers
Phone: 216-289-4111
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Debarment Review Board
This five-member board reviews decisions rendered by the Cuyahoga County Inspector General concerning vendors who seek to perform work on behalf of Cuyahoga County.
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Cuyahoga County Boards and Commissions
2079 East 9th Street |
Deeds
Deeds are a legal instrument conveying title to real property upon delivery and acceptance by the grantee.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street, 4th Floor
Darinka Hardy
Phone: 216-443-3199
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Delinquent Real Estate Tax Payment Plans
Payment plans may be available for homeowners who live in their own home.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street
Treasury Department
Phone: 216-443-7420
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Department of Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources recruits, trains, supports, and retains the most qualified and productive staff for Cuyahoga County, while ensuring fair employment and equal opportunity to all persons.
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Department of Human Resources
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7190
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Department of Purchasing
The Department of Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, construction, and services for all of the County departments, agencies, and elected officials in a manner which is cost effective and in compliance with the laws of the State of Ohio and the policies and ordinances of Cuyahoga County. The Department of Purchasing implements formal and informal bidding procedures for items covered by competitive bidding policies, ordinances, and laws.
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Department of Purchasing
2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor Email: procurement@cuyahogacounty.us
Paul Porter
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Development, Department of (DOD)
The Department of Development strives to improve the County's global competitiveness through economic growth and ensure that Cuyahoga County is a vibrant, healthy and welcoming place.
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Department of Development
2079 East 9th Street
Paul Herdeg
Phone: 216-443-7257
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Division of Senior & Adult Services (DSAS)
Division of Senior and Adult Services serves to empower seniors and adults with disabilities to age successfully by providing resources and support that preserve their independence.
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Senior and Adult Services
13815 Kinsman Centralized Intake Line (24 Hours): 216-420-6700 |
Domestic Relations
The Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court helps families restructure their lives by reaching compassionate and just resolutions to parenting and property disputes.
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Domestic Relations Court
1 W. Lakeside Avenue
Domestic Relations Court
Phone: 216-443-8800
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Economic Development Loan Fund
The Economic Development Loan provides businesses with financial assistance to support the retention and creation of jobs for County residents. The fund provides long term, fixed-rate financing at interest rates lower than conventional financing.
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Department of Development
2079 East 9th Street
Vaughn Johnson
Phone: (216) 443-5261
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Educational Assistance Program (CCEAP)
The Cuyahoga County Educational Assistance Program (CCEAP) provides financial assistance for Cuyahoga County residents seeking a post-secondary degree and/or program certification that will lead to gainful employment or career advancement.
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Educational Assistance Program (CCEAP)
1910 Carnegie Avenue Phone: 216-777-8167 |
EITC Free Tax Preparation
The program’s primary purpose is to aid employed workers in achieving and maintaining their independence from traditional public assistance by making work more attractive and supplementing low hourly wages.
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EITC Coalition - Job and Family Services
1360 East 9th Street, Room 510
Kathy Matthews
Phone: 216-631-0280
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Emergency Management
The Office of Emergency Management serves to protect lives, property and the economy of Cuyahoga County through preparedness, planning, and effective response to natural disasters, manmade catastrophes, and emergencies.
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Public Safety and Justice Services
9300 Quincy Avenue, 2nd Floor
Emergency Management
Phone: 216-443-5700
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Employment Opportunities in Cuyahoga County Departments
Come join the Cuyahoga County Team where you can find available jobs that fit you. Apply online!
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Department of Human Resources
2079 East 9th Street, 7th Floor
Sarah Nemastil
Phone: 216-698-3003
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Enterprise Zone Tax Incentives
The purpose of the State of Ohio Enterprise Zones (EZ) is to encourage economic development by creating areas of land in which businesses can receive tax incentives in the form of tax exemptions on eligible new investments.
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Department of Development
2079 East 9th Street |
Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Equity and Inclusion is responsible for enhancing equity in program and policy development within County government by coordinating with the County Equity Commission, the Citizens' Advisory Council on Equity, and the various departments under the jurisdiction of the County Executive.
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Department of Equity and Inclusion
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7230
Lenora Lockett
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Estate Taxes
The County Fiscal Officer acts as an agent for the Ohio Tax Commissioner and is responsible for processing the Estate tax returns of decedents who resided in Cuyahoga County. Included in these duties are the inventory of safe deposit boxes for Guardianships only.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Bryan Dunn
Phone: 216-443-2134
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Executive - Cuyahoga County
Chris Ronayne took office as the County Executive in January of 2023. He is the third Executive to serve in the County's history.
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Executive
2079 East 9th Street
Chris Ronayne
Phone: 216-443-7178
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Family & Children First Council (FCFC)
The Council is comprised of specialists from every county agency that serves children. We talk to each other. We share resources. We advance new ideas. We bring people together to make lasting progress for those of us who provide, fund, or need family services. We combine our expertise and assets to make public systems better for families.
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Family & Children First Council (FCFC)
310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 500
FCFC
Phone: 216-698-2875
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Fatherhood Initiative Programs
The goals of the Fatherhood Initiative are to promote public awareness of the role of fathers, to provide linkages to other public systems and improve our current service delivery to fathers, and the fund fatherhood related programs on the county level.
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Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative
1640 Superior Avenue, Suite 80
Aldonis Grimes
Phone: 216-698-2869
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Financial Assistance - Veterans Services
Financial assistance for veterans provides temporary financial aid to those who are in need. Assistance will be given to those who have an emergency or hardship as determined by the Veterans Service Commission.
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Veterans Service Commission
1849 Prospect Avenue, Ground Floor
VSC
Phone: 216-698-2600
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First Call for Help/211
Serving 22 counties and covering 3 million people in Ohio, the United Way 2-1-1 Help Center provides free and confidential 24-hour access to a compassionate professional who will review your options for help, develop a plan and act as your advocate if you are faced with barriers to service.
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First Call for Help
PO Box 15471 General Number: 2-1-1
First Call for Help
Phone: 216-436-2000
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Fiscal Officer
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer is responsible for the following County services: estate tax,
general accounting, homestead exemption, licenses, manufactured housing, real estate
assessment, real estate services, real estate tax duplicate and rates, and weights and measures.
Fiscal Office Links:Real Property InformationAppraisal Neil Winans, Residential Manager nwinans@cuyahogacounty.us 216‐443‐7010 Lou Gentile, Commercial Manager lgentile@cuyahogacounty.us 216-698-6595 Transfer & Recording Brian O’Malley, Administrator bmomalley@cuyahogacounty.us 216‐443‐7085 Auto Title Division Christina Papa, Director cpapa@cuyahogacounty.us 216‐443‐8900 Real Property Bryan Dunn, Administrator bdunn@cuyahogacounty.us 216‐443‐2134 |
Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street Lisa Rocco, Director of Operations
Michael W. Chambers, CPA
Phone: 216-443-7010
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Forensic DNA Services
The Forensic DNA Department consists of two sections: Casework and CODIS. The Casework Section performs scientific analysis of biological samples recovered from crime scenes. The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, blends computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime. The current version of CODIS uses two indexes to generate investigative leads in crimes where biological evidence is recovered from the crime scene. The Convicted Offender index contains DNA profiles of individuals convicted of felony sex offenses (and other violent crimes). The Forensic index contains DNA profiles developed from crime scene evidence. CODIS utilize computer software to automatically search these indexes for matching DNA profiles.
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Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner
11001 Cedar Avenue Phone: 216-443-7157 |
Found Lost Dog
Search for a the owner of a lost dog by the dog tag number and you will receive the owner's name, number and address.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Mindy Naticchioni
Phone: 216-525-7877
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GIS Data
The Geographical Information Systems department works in partnership with county agencies to provide accurate, consistent, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive GIS data, GIS infrastructure, and GIS services to support the unique business needs of Cuyahoga County and the communities we serve.
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Geographical Information Systems
2079 East 9th Street, 6th Floor
GIS
Phone: 216-443-8007
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Grow Cuyahoga County
The Grow Cuyahoga County Fund is a regional economic development fund operated in conjunction with the National Development Council which is a licensed SBA 7(a) lender.
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Department of Development
2079 East 9th Street
Bob Flauto
Phone: 216-698-2898
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Health and Human Services
Department of Health and Human Services is made up of eight divisions and offices serving babies, children, teens, adults, seniors, and families across Cuyahoga County. Our mission is transforming lives at every age and stage through collaboration, innovation, and service; connecting people with the opportunity to live their best lives.
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Department of Health and Human Services
3955 Euclid Avenue Phone: 216-881-5554
David Merriman
Phone: 216-881-5554
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Heritage Home Loan Program
Cuyahoga County partners with cities and the Cleveland Restoration Society to offer low interest loans that provide the funds needed to modernize and make energy efficiency improvements to older homes.
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Department of Housing and Community Development
2999 Payne Avenue, Ste. 134 Phone: 855-764-5626 |
Hoarding Connection
The Cuyahoga County Hoarding Connection provides support and advice, education, develops best practices, and assists in identifying needed resources for individuals who hoard and those that work with individuals who hoard.
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ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 W. 25th Street, 6th Floor Phone: 216-241-3400 |
Home Repair Loan Program
The Cuyahoga County Home Repair Program helps eligible homeowners in Cuyahoga County to maintain property standards of safe, sanitary, and decent housing.
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Department of Housing and Community Development
2999 Payne Avenue, Ste. 134 Phone: 855-764-5626 |
Home Support Services
If you are a Cuyahoga County resident and live in your own home or apartment, chances are we can help you receive the support services you need to live independently right at home. Services are offered to seniors and adults with disabilities who live independently.
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Senior and Adult Services
13815 Kinsman Phone: 216-420-6750 |
Home Weatherization Assistance ProgramThe Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy efficiency improvements to eligible homeowners and renters in Cuyahoga County, outside the City of Cleveland, at no cost to the household. For more information on how to apply contact CHN Housing Partners. Energy Services hotline at 216-325-1149. |
Department of Development
2999 Payne Avenue, Ste. 134 Phone: 855-764-5626 |
Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption allows senior citizens and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property tax burden by shielding some of the market value of their home from taxation.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7010 |
Housing and Community Development
The Housing and Community Development Department offers a variety of housing programs.
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Housing and Community Development
2079 East 9th Street |
Housing Enhancement Loan Program (HELP)
The Home Enhancement Loan Program allows homeowners in all of Cuyahoga County communities except Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls Township, and Hunting Valley to borrow money for repairing or remodeling homes at three percentage points below a bank’s market rate for home improvement loans.
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Department of Development
2999 Payne Avenue, Ste. 134 Phone: 855-764-5626 |
Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology provides system integration and IT solutions to clients within county government and other municipalities.
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Department of Information Technology
2079 East 9th Street, 6th Floor |
Inspector General
The Agency of Inspector General is granted broad authority to conduct investigations, inspections and audits relating to fraud, corruption, waste, abuse, misfeasance, malfeasance and nonfeasance in the operations of County government.
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Cuyahoga County Inspector General
2079 East 9th Street Make a Whistle-Blower Complaint
Alexa Beeler
Phone: (216) 348-3941
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Internal Audit
The Department of Internal Audit, established under Cuyahoga County Charter Article XI, serves under the direction of, and performs such functions on behalf of, the County Audit Committee as the Committee shall prescribe. The mission of the DIA is to assist members of Cuyahoga County by bringing an independent, objective, and systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes resulting in improved operations for the County. The DIA aims to help the County accomplish its objectives, identify operational improvement, and reduce risk exposure.
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Internal Audit
2079 East 9th Street - 4th Floor
Monica Houston, CPA, CGMA, CFE, CIDA
Phone: 216-443-7215
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Invest in Children
Invest in Children mobilizes resources and energy to ensure the well-being of all young children in Cuyahoga County, provide supportive services to parents and caregivers, and build awareness, momentum, and advocacy in the community around children and family issues.
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Cuyahoga County Invest in Children
8111 Quincy Ave., 2nd Floor
Shawna Rohrman, Ph.D.
Phone: 216-698-7596
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Investment Policy
The Investment Policy is designed to ensure the prudent management of public funds, the availability of operating and capital funds when needed, and an investment return competitive with comparable funds and financial market indices.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-5876
Lisa Rocco
Phone: 216-443-5730
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IT Security & Research
The Cuyahoga County Department of Information Technology Security and Research Team is dedicated to providing technology, policies, standards, information, research and solutions to ensure the privacy and information security for any and all Cuyahoga County agencies.
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Department of Information Technology
2079 East 9th Street, 6th Floor
Jeremy Mio
Phone: (216) 443-2542
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Job and Family Services
Cuyahoga Job and Family Services promotes economic self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for families by providing a broad range of quality services. These include: Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Program, Food Assistance Program (FAP), Healthy Start Medicaid, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance Program, and Utility Assistance.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1641 Payne Avenue Benefits
Kevin Gowan
Phone: 216-987-6640
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Jury Duty
Obligation of a citizen to serve on a jury when called. One of the highest duties of citizenship, it accrues from the constitutional right to be tried by a panel of one's peers and involves direct participation in the administration of justice. When summoned for a jury duty, a citizen must appear before the court or be tried for contempt of court.
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
1200 Ontario Phone: 216-443-8625
Gregory M. Popovich
Phone: (216) 443-8560
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Justice Services
The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Safety and Justice Services (PSJS) provides for the public safety and justice service needs to first responders and the community as a whole.
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Public Safety and Justice Services
2079 East 9th Street, 5th Floor Alternate Number: 216-443-7265
Brandy Carney
Phone: 216-443-5691
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Juvenile Court
Juvenile Court is a special court or division of a trial court which deals with under-age defendants who violate any federal, state or municipal law, and any child who is abused, neglected or dependent.
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Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
9300 Quincy Avenue
Juvenile Court
Phone: 216-443-8400
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Lead Safe Living
Program established to test and treat all children under age 6 for lead poisoning, remove lead paint from homes, increase the number of lead safe houses in Cuyahoga County, and give resources to homeowners who wan to reduce the lead in their home.
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Cuyahoga County Invest in Children
310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 565 Phone: 216-698-2215 |
Lead Safe Program
The Cuyahoga County Lead Safe Program enables eligible low-and-moderate income homeowners and renters in targeted suburban areas outside the City of Cleveland to make changes in their homes to provide a lead safe environment for young children.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Health
5550 Venture Drive Phone: 216-201-2000 |
Legal - Law (Department of)
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Department of Law
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-698-6464 |
Licenses (Dog, Vendor, Cigarette)
The General Services Department provides services to new business owners within Cuyahoga County by serving as the issuing agent for Vendors License for the State of Ohio. Cigarette retail licenses are available. Dog License are sold and renewed annually through this department.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Bonnie Inniss
Phone: 216-443-6914
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Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
The Cuyahoga County LEPC provides the following general services to the public, other government agencies and regulated facilities: data processing for annual chemical inventories for an estimated 800 facilities, planning for emergency response to emergency releases of hazardous substances, receipt of emergency notifications when hazardous substance releases occur, providing information about local chemical inventories and emergency releases to the public, and coordination of training and exercises for emergency response.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
9300 Quincy Avenue, 2nd Floor
LEPC
Phone: 216-443-7597
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Maps and Digital Imaging
The Maps and Digital Imaging Department is responsible for providing the public with a copy of any particular map, or ownership page, they might be interested in.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Joe Friedlander
Phone: 216-443-7382
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Marriage Licenses
In the State of Ohio, the application for a marriage license must be made in the county of either applicant. If neither applicant is a resident of Ohio, the application must be made in the county in which the ceremony is performed.
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Cuyahoga County Probate Court
1 Lakeside Avenue, Room 146 Phone: 216-443-8920 |
Medicaid Help
Provide medical insurance help to those looking for applications for social security, buy-in for workers with disabilities, neighborhood family service centers, the rights and responsibilities as a consumer of Medicaid, and how to request cash food and medical assistance.
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ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 W. 25th Street, 6th Floor Email: jenkins@adamhscc.org |
Medical Examiner
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office is a public service agency responsible for the investigation of violent, suspicious and sudden and unexpected deaths and the provision of laboratory services.
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Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner
11001 Cedar Avenue
Thomas P. Gilson, M.D.
Phone: (216) 698-3690
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Memorial Services for Veterans
Memorial Services handles the financial aspect as well as the associated honors that go along with a veteran burial. They help out families who can't afford the burial as well as organizing the ceremony.
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Veterans Service Commission
1849 Prospect Avenue, Ground Floor Alternate Number: 1-866-915-8387
VSC
Phone: 216-698-2600
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Missing Persons
The Cuyahoga County Missing Persons website allows you to search for missing children, adults, report a missing persons tip, and offers community resources for families, neighbors, and citizens who are touched by missing persons.
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Cuyahoga County Missing Persons
1215 West 3rd Street Phone: 216-348-4232 |
MyCom Youth Development
The MyCom network connects Greater Cleveland’s young people with high-quality, neighborhood-based programs and services that provide engaging, educational and affordable opportunities in a safe and supportive environment – helping them to connect, navigate and be productive so they can grow, thrive and reach their true potential.
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MyCom
General Number: 2-1-1
Michael Matthews
Phone: 216-812-8708
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Neighborhood Family Service Center
The Neighborhood Family Service Centers provide access to jobs, benefits, and community services.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1641 Payne Avenue
Kevin Gowan
Phone: 216-987-6640
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Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)
NOACA strives to strengthen regional cohesion, preserve existing infrastructure, and build a sustainable multimodal transportation system to support economic development and enhance quality of life in Northeast Ohio.
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Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency
1299 Superior Avenue
Grace Gullucci
Phone: 216-241-2414
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Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center
The Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center facilitates and enhances the level of inter-agency communications, intelligence analysis, and information sharing among federal, state, and local stakeholders and the public and private sectors in order to anticipate and counter criminal activity, terrorism, and other hazards in coordination with the Ohio Fusion Center Network and the Intelligence Community.
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Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center
Email: ino@neorfc.us |
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Board
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District governs the operation of three major wastewater treatment plants and associated water pollution control facilities on Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River and Rocky River.
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Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
3900 Euclid Avenue
Nancy Custard
Phone: 216-881-6600
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Office of Budget & Management (OBM)
OBM is responsible for the analysis and interpretation of financial matters affecting the county. The office reviews, prepares and monitors operating and capital improvement budgets, reports estimates of resources and expenditures, identifies new sources of revenue and opportunities for alternative service delivery, oversees the performance measurement initiative, analyzes legislation, performs debt management functions and sits on various committees.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Walter Parfejewiec
Phone: 216-443-8173
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Office of Homeless Services
The Office of Homeless Services coordinates a continuum of care of prevention, shelter services and permanent supportive housing intended to prevent and reduce homelessness.
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Cuyahoga County Homeless Services
310 West Lakeside Avenue, Suite 595 Phone: 216-420-6844 |
Office of Innovation and Performance
Since 2015, the Office of Innovation and Performance at Cuyahoga County has led the way in developing a culture of innovation and operational excellence at Cuyahoga County.
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Office of Innovation and Performance
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7178 |
Office of Reentry
The Office of Reentry provides support reentry research, community education, advocacy and best practices in the delivery of services. Ultimately these services provide formally incarcerated persons with a continuum of opportunities to support reintegration back into the community and neighborhoods.
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Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry
4261 Fulton Parkway
Simeon Best
Phone: 216-698-3437
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OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County
OhioMeansJobs is a collaborative workforce system of the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County that helps local employers meet their human capital needs and assists job seekers to find jobs and careers.
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Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board
1910 Carnegie Avenue 216-777-8200
Michelle Rose
Phone: 216-777-8161
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Online Screenings for Behavioral Issues
The ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County offers free online screenings for the following behavioral health issues: alcohol addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, general anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and brief screen for adolescent depression.
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ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County
2012 W. 25th Street, 6th Floor
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Phone: 216-241-3400
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Open Door Housing Program
The Open Door Housing program is a sober-living housing program for homeless men going through the re-entry process.
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Office of Reentry - Open Door Program
6001 Woodland Avenue, 8th Floor
Jennifer Lasky
Phone: 216-431-2018
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Parentage Testing and ID
The Parentage Testing & ID department offers a variety of DNA tests, including: paternity tests, maternity tests, sibship tests, grandparents tests, twin zygosity, DNA ID profiling, Y STR typing, and immigration DNA tests.
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Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner
11001 Cedar Avenue
Hristina Lekova
Phone: 216-698-4267
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Paternity and Support Establishment
Paternity and Support Establishment promote economic self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for families by providing a broad range of quality services.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1640 Superior Avenue Mailing Address
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Payment Processing for Veterans
Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission Payment Processing is responsible for processing vouchers for payment towards Rent / Mortgage, Security Deposits, Food, Utilities, Shoes and Clothing, and Personal Hygiene.
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Veterans Service Commission
1849 Prospect Avenue, Ground Floor Alternate Number: 1-866-915-8387
VSC
Phone: 216-698-2600
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Personnel Review Commission (PRC)
In addition to hearing appeals previously heard by the State Personnel Board of Review (SPBR), the PRC is responsible for administering a countywide classification and compensation system. The PRC also has responsibility for ensuring an employment system based on merit and fitness, which includes civil service testing as well as responsibility for ensuring that the County’s human resources systems provide a foundation for employment decisions based on qualifications and performance.
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Personnel Review Commission
9830 Lorain Avenue Phone: 216-698-2290
Rebecca Kopcienski
Phone: 216-443-5675
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Planning Commission
The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission serves as a planning and decision-making resource for the public sector of Cuyahoga County, providing services to the County, municipalities, regional agencies, and not-for-profit corporations.
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Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
2079 East 9th Street, 5th Floor Phone: 216-443-3700 |
Probate Court
The Probate Court is established in each county of Ohio to supervise the administration of the estate of a decedent who was a legal resident in the county at the time of his or her death. Other matters within the Probate Court's jurisdiction are: issuance of marriage licenses, adoptions, guardianship proceedings, the involuntary commitment of the mentally ill, and land appropriation cases.
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Cuyahoga County Probate Court
1 Lakeside Avenue Phone: 216-443-8764 |
Property Search
The Real Property department maintains a complete historical record of all property transactions, maintains records of property ownership, valuation, and taxation, and collects special assessments for public improvements.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street |
Prosecutor's Office
The Prosecuting Attorney is an elected official who represents the citizens of Cuyahoga County in both criminal and civil legal matters.
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Office of the Prosecutor
1200 Ontario Street, 9th Floor
Michael C. O'Malley
Phone: 216-443-7800
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Public Benefits
The County provides a number of public benefits programs including: Prevention, Retention & Contingency program, Food Assistance program, Healthy Start Medicaid, Medicaid, Child Care Assistance program and Utility Assistance.
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Cuyahoga Job and Family Services
1641 Payne Avenue
David Merriman
Phone: 216-881-5554
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Public Defender
The Cuyahoga County Public Defender office provides legal services to indigent adults and juveniles charged with violations of the criminal code.
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Cuyahoga County Public Defender
310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 400
Mark Budzar
Phone: 216-443-7223
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Public Safety & Justice Services
The Department of Public Safety & Justice Services encompasses all divisions that previously existed under the County’s former Department of Justice Affairs. In addition to descriptions of the Department’s various operations, programs and services, on this website you will also find information about emergency preparedness, trainings, citizen volunteers, current publications, grant announcements, public safety communications updates, and other valuable resources.
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Public Safety & Justice Services
2079 East 9th Street, Suite 5-200 (216) 443-7265 |
Public Sewer Inspection/Permits
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from all appropriate authorities.
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Permits and Inspections
2500 Harvard Avenue Lawn and sidewalk repair are under Permits.
Justin Patronite
Phone: 216-443-8209
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Public Works
The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works provides a safe, efficient and economical infrastructure system for residents, employees, businesses and visitors of Cuyahoga County.
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Department of Public Works
2079 East 9th Street
Michael W. Dever
Phone: 216-348-3800
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Recorded Documents
The Recorder's Office enables you to search for a document by various criteria, and then view an image of the original document as it is stored in the state-of-the-art database system.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street, 4th Floor Phone: 216-443-7020
Brian O'Malley
Phone: 216-443-7085
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Regional Collaboration
The Department of Regional Collaboration promotes collaboration to advance economic development, good government and efficiency, and key public policy initiatives such as efforts to support our natural resources and improve public health.
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Cuyahoga County Regional Collaboration
2079 East 9th Street |
Remission of Late Tax Payment Penalties
Remission of penalties means the penalties are legally waived and are no longer payable. The tax laws do allow us to remit penalties in some very limited circumstances. You must fill out an application and submit it to the Cuyahoga County Treasury Office.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street
Treasury Department
Phone: 216-443-7420
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Reporting Suspicious Activity
You can help prevent and detect terrorism and other types of crime by watching out for suspicious activities. If you see something, say something. Remember, everyone, not just law enforcement officials, should be aware of suspicious people and activities and report them to authorities. Call your local law enforcement agency.
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Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center
Phone: 216-515-8477 |
Residential Mobile Home
"Manufactured home" means a building unit or assembly of closed construction fabricated in an off-site facility, that conforms with the federal construction and safety standards established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and that has a label or tag permanently affixed to it certifying compliance with all applicable federal construction and safety standards.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Annette Caraballo
Phone: 216-443-3689
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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Program
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A program provides HIV-related services for those who do not have sufficient health care coverage or financial resources for coping with HIV disease.
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Cuyahoga County Board of Health
5550 Venture Drive Emergency/After-Hours: 216-201-2000
Sharon Harris
Phone: 301-807-2196
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Sewer Maintenance Services
The Sewer Maintenance Division administers authority in matters of wastewater, storm water, and water supply management.
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Department of Public Works
2079 East 9th Street Email: PWDispatch@cuyahogacounty.us |
Sheriff
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to maintaining the trust and respect of those we serve by resolutely and aggressively enforcing the law and by committing ourselves to the efficient and effective delivery of safety services.
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Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department
1215 West 3rd Street Phone: 216-443-6000 |
Soil and Water Conservation District
The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District promotes conservation of land and aquatic resources in a developed environment through stewardship, education, and technical assistance.
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Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District
3311 Perkins Avenue, Suite 100 Phone: 216-524-6580 |
Solid Waste District
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is the leading resource in Cuyahoga County for information, expertise and programs that help people reduce, reuse and recycle at home, at work and in their communities.
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Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
4750 East 131st Street
Elizabeth Biggins-Ramer
Email: ebiggins-ramer@cuyahogacounty.us |
Sustainability
The Department of Sustainability has been involved to a greater or lesser extent in off-shore wind and landfill solar developments, clean energy financing, local government sustainability planning, bike sharing, residential energy efficiency and solar, municipal solar and protection of water quality in the Lake Erie.
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Department of Sustainability
2079 East 9th Street
Mike Foley
Phone: 216-443-3055
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Tax Bill
This is a system that allows you to look up your property and view your bill as well as the taxes you owe on that property. It is a more efficient way to view your information and allows easy access to bill payment.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7400 |
Taxation - Active Military Personnel
Senate Bill 47 effective June 12, 2003 was enacted by the 125th General Assembly to extend the time within which certain Military Personnel must pay real property and manufactured home taxes. Under SB47, members of the National Guard or reserve components to the U.S. Armed Forces can take advantage of this property tax deferral, when they are called to active duty for any reason.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street
Treasury Department
Phone: 216-443-7420
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Taxation - Estate
The County Fiscal Officer acts as an agent for the Ohio Tax Commissioner and is responsible for processing the Estate tax returns of decedents who resided in Cuyahoga County.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7010 |
Taxation - Real Estate
The Real Estate Taxation department is responsible for the transfer and conveyance of all documents conveying interest in land, minerals or mineral rights, such as Deeds, Affidavits, Certificates of Transfer, and Certified Copies of Court Judgment Entries. It is also responsible for the collection of all fees and revenues associated with said transfers. The other primary function of the office is tracking the chain of title for all properties in Cuyahoga County as to accurately reflect ownership for tax purposes.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street |
Transfer & Recording
The Real Estate Service Department is responsible for the transfer and conveyance of all documents conveying interest in land, minerals or mineral rights, such as Deeds, Affidavits, Certificates of Transfer, and Certified Copies of Court Judgment Entries.
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Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer
2079 East 9th Street
Brian O'Malley
Phone: 216-443-7085
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Treasurer's Office
The Treasurer's office provides you with information about property taxes, community taxes as well as forms and links for additional information.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street Phone: 216-443-7400 |
Unclaimed funds
Unclaimed funds are assets that have existed in accounts or deposits that were inactive for a long period, usually five or more years. After this dormant period, holders of these accounts are required by Ohio law to turn them over to the Ohio Department of Commerce if the holder is unable to locate the owner of the funds. These funds are held by the state until claimed by the rightful owner.
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Cuyahoga County Treasurer
2079 East 9th Street |
Veterans Service Commission
The Veterans Service Commission assists honorably discharged veterans, their spouses and minor children. The office prepares claims for the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs so that veterans and their eligible dependents can receive compensation, pension and education benefits. The office also assists their clients who have met with unexpected hardships by providing financial assistance to help with mortgage, rent, food, utilities and other expenses of daily life. They prepare veterans for employment and provide resources that enhance their qualification for new careers. The social work staff can provide a case management environment for those clients who need more direct intervention.
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Veterans Service Commission
1849 Prospect Avenue, Ground Floor Alternate Number: 1-866-915-8387
VSC
Phone: 216-698-2600
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Vital Statistics - (Birth & Death Certificates)
The Bureau of Vital Statistics issue certified copies of Birth Certificates for everyone born in the state of Ohio.
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Ohio Department of Health
Andrea Kacinari
Phone: 216-664-2329
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Voter Registration
You must be a United States Citizen; you must be at least 18 years old on the day of the General Election; you must be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days; you must register to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to vote; 17 year old residents can register and vote in a Primary Election if they will be 18 on or before the General Election; 17 year olds can vote for candidates only.
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Board of Elections
2925 Euclid Avenue
Board of Elections
Phone: 216-443-8683
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Web Design, Development, Hosting
The Web Design and Development department provides practical solutions that will allow government agencies to better serve citizens and save taxpayer dollars. The department's primary focus is on building reusable functionality that will meet the common needs of government entities. They build accurate and efficient models that can be reused for multiple purposes. The department also provides web design and hosting services for Cuyahoga County municipalities.
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Department of Information Technology
2079 East 9th Street, 6th Floor
Jeremy Williams
Phone: 216-443-5980
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Weights and Measures
The Weights and Measures Division protects consumers by inspecting weights and measures throughout the county to make sure they’re accurate.
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Cuyahoga County Consumer Affairs
2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Sheryl Harris
Phone: 216-443-7035
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Witness/Victim Service Center
The Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center protects crime victims' rights to receive advocacy, information, and access to community services.
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Witness/Victim Service Center
75 Erieview Plaza, 5th Floor
Jill Smialek
Phone: 216-443-7345
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Workforce Development
Area 3 Workforce Development Board (WDB) serves as the advisory body for the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Departments of Workforce Development. The purpose of the department is to provide resources and information through the OMJ|CC system to assist area businesses with their hiring and training needs in order to stay competitive in today’s environment, and to provide residents of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County with the tools necessary for a competitive and successful job search. Its programs and services include education, occupational training, job match and search assistance and employment-related youth programs funded through the Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIOA).
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Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board
1910 Carnegie Avenue Ida Ford
Michelle Rose
Phone: 216-777-8161
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Youth Advocacy and Leadership Coalition
It is a civic leadership program for youth ages 13-18 in Cuyahoga County. The YALC develops young adult leaders by training and supporting them in advocating for youth issues and links them to their communities through service learning experiences. the YALC usually has between 150-200 members, with tiers of leadership and engagement. There are members from all 11 Cuyahoga County Council districts.
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Family and Children First Council
310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 500
Charmaine Pope
Phone: 216-698-2875
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Youth Development Center Advisory Board
Youth leaders take action and advise their adult counterparts. They advance ideas for positive change, like the Youth Bill of Rights.
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Family and Children First Council
310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 500
Robin Martin
Phone: 216-698-2875
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Zoning
A Zoning Code is the legal framework for what a community will allow to be built. A smart code can provide flexibility for developers, a seamless process for approval, and a guidebook for quality new development.
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Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
2079 East 9th Street, 5th Floor
Glenn Coyne
Phone: 216-443-3700
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