• Whether you are looking for a home to buy...
• Or thinking of renting a home,

living in Shaker is an opportunity to enjoy its national reputation for:

• Excellent schools
• Extraordinary physical beauty
• High quality and variety of housing options
• Proximity to the area's key destinations
• Neighbors and strong sense of community
• Top notch city services
• Cosmopolitan and multicultural lifestyle

Residents share in the delights of community for which Shaker is known -- walking on miles of sidewalks under a canopy of trees, nods and smiles as dog walkers pass, toddlers waving to pals from stroller to stroller.

Come home.

New Resident Information

So you've decided to relocate to Shaker Heights? Good choice. Relax, you're finally home! We'll do our best to make you feel welcome and to help you learn your way around.

First: Get oriented.

• Regional map: Shaker is close to arts venues, downtown and the airport.
• Local map: Learn which day your street has trash pickup, which neighborhood and school district you live in, or find your precinct and polling place.

Learn the ropes.

• Trash must not be placed on the tree lawn (the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street). Weekly back yard pickup of rubbish and certain recyclables is provided by the City.

• Overnight parking is prohibited. Cars parked on the street between 2 and 6 AM will be ticketed unless special permission is obtained from the Police Department.

• Permits are required for many home improvement projects and repairs. Find out more from the Building Department, which maintains lists of contractors who register with the City. You may also want access to restoration and preservation information and resources for your Shaker home. Find out about financial assistance programs as well.

• A city income tax is collected from all residents. Register with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) within four months of moving in.

• Dogs must be registered with the County within 30 days of moving in or purchasing the pet. Renew the  license annually. Register or find more information from Public Works or the Cuyahoga County Auditor's Office, Dog License Department.

• Watch for Shaker Life magazine, packed with helpful information and news about the City and mailed to every resident free of charge.

Have some fun!

• Take a bike ride! Bicycles must be registered with the Police Department at a cost of $5. Call 216-491-1225 for more information. Be sure to wear a helmet! It's the law in Shaker for anyone age five or older when operating a bike or riding as a passenger within city limits.

• Visit Thornton Park. There's a great pool and a year-round indoor skating rink.

• Take a class! An extensive list of recreation offerings for all ages and interests is provided by the Community Life Department. Partnering with other cities and organizations keeps the selection interesting and varied.

• Shaker loves the arts! The Shaker Arts Council is usually cooking something up, and the museums of University Circle are just around the corner. Or pay a visit to Shaker's own Historical Society & Museum.

• Learn what your Community Association is planning.

Two more ways to find the help you need:

Community Links  (left side navigation) provides even more information:

• Post Offices

• Federal, State and Local elected officials

• Public Library

• Public and Independent schools

• Motor vehicle registration

• Lots more!

Contact Us  (top navigation bar) is organized alphabetically and by City Department to help you find:

• Names, emails and numbers for the Mayor and Council.

• Voter registration

• Adult and senior services

• Refuse and collection

• Public Health

• Lots more!

If you can't find what you're looking for, we want to know about it! Contact Web Editor, 216-491-1412.