Welcome to our online portal

University Heights is pleased to announce a new online portal where constituents can access many of our Housing and Building services from their home or office. We are currently accepting online Rental Registration applications. Click the link below, even if you have registered with us in the past. Through our portal you will have the ability to submit requests, track application status, pay online,  request inspections and view inspection comments. Check back as we continue to add on to our online services. 

Housing Department

  Rental Registration 

Codified Ordinance 1280.10 of the City of University Heights requires that the owners who rent out their one- and two-family dwellings in U-1 and U-2 Zoning Districts register their property with the City, pay a registration fee, and have their property inspected. 

 Submittal Requirements
 Apply for a Rental Registration

  Point of Sale Application

Codified Ordinance Chapter 1490 requires a point of sale application and fee to be submitted as well as interior and exterior inspections to be completed prior to the transfer of all one-and two-family residential buildings in the City.

 Apply for a Point of Sale Application

Building Department

  Contractor Registration 

Contractors must register with the City before they perform any work which requires a permit.  The registration program establishes minimum standards for contractors.

 Apply for a Contractor Registration

Building Permits

The City requires that a Building Department Permit be obtained before proceeding with any construction, alteration, addition or demolition of any building or accessory structure. The Building Department issues permits and arranges to inspect work and materials to ensure that all activity conforms to the Ordinances of the City of University Heights. Before allowing contractors to begin work, homeowners should check with the Building Department to verify that permits and contractor registration have been obtained. All Building Department Permits are available at the City’s Building Department (3962 Silsby Road).  For permit fee information, click here.

 Apply for a Permit