Parma Phone Directory

The Parma phone directory is your guide to city offices, safety departments, and public records contacts in this large Cuyahoga County suburb. Parma sits just south of Cleveland and runs its own building department, police force, fire department, and planning commission. Most property and court records go through Cuyahoga County offices since Parma does not have a separate county government. This page lists the key phone numbers and online tools you need to reach the right person in Parma or at the county level. Use it to track down permits, file a records request, or find the direct line for a specific department.

Parma Building Department Phone Directory

The Parma Building Department is at 6611 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129. Call (440) 885-8035 to reach the main line. The fax number is (440) 885-8039. This office handles all building permits, inspections, and code enforcement for the city. If you need a permit for new construction, a home repair, or demolition work, this is where you start the process.

Permit types include electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, fire protection, driveways, parking lots, and private walks. Demolition permits cover buildings, houses, garages, sheds, and fences. Plan review can take up to 30 days, and fees must be paid before any permit gets issued. The department also enforces the Property Maintenance Code. When a property falls out of compliance, the office issues a violation notice with a case number in the format YY-######. You can call the building department and ask about a specific case by that number. Under ORC 149.43, all permit records and violation files are public. You do not need to give a reason to see them. Walk in during business hours or call to ask about a specific permit or code case.

All contractors working in Parma must be registered with the city. A surety bond is required. The Citizenserve portal lets you check contractor registration status, submit permit applications, and track plan reviews online. That saves a trip to City Hall for routine questions.

Parma Safety Department Contacts

The Parma Safety Department covers the Police Department, Fire Department, Parma Regional Dispatch Center, and the Building Department. All four units fall under the same umbrella. The main address for safety services is also 6611 Ridge Road.

For police non-emergency calls, use the dispatch line. The Parma Regional Dispatch Center handles calls for the entire city and routes them to the right unit. Police incident reports and fire records are public under Ohio law. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page or less. If you want a copy of a police report, call the records division during business hours and give them the case number. Having a date and location helps if you do not know the case number. The department also keeps accident reports, arrest records, and dispatch logs. Body camera footage may be available for some cases, though active investigations can limit what gets released right away.

Note: For emergencies in Parma, always call 911 instead of the phone directory numbers listed here.

Cuyahoga County Records for Parma

Parma is part of Cuyahoga County. Property records, court cases, and deed filings all go through county offices based in Cleveland. The Cuyahoga County MyPlace portal is the main tool for property searches. It is free and works around the clock. You can look up any parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number. The system shows ownership details, tax assessments, lot size, and sales history.

Court records for Parma residents with cases in Common Pleas Court are searchable through the Cuyahoga County Public Search site. The Common Pleas Docket also has case details. These tools cover civil cases, felonies, and domestic relations matters at the county level. If you need certified copies, contact the Clerk of Courts directly. Fees vary by document type but are set by Ohio law. Between the Fiscal Office and the Clerk of Courts, most of the public records Parma residents need are covered at the county level.

The Cuyahoga County MyPlace portal shown below is where Parma property owners can check tax values, ownership details, and parcel maps without calling the county.

This search tool handles most of the property-related phone directory calls that Parma residents would otherwise make to county offices.

Parma Planning Commission

The Parma Planning Commission reviews development proposals and enforces zoning rules for the city. Setback requirements, lot coverage limits, and parking regulations all fall under the Zoning Code. Meeting schedules and agendas are posted on the city website.

If you have a question about what you can build on a specific lot, the Planning Commission or the Building Department can tell you the zoning classification and what restrictions apply. Zoning records, meeting minutes, and variance decisions are all public under Ohio law. You can ask for copies of past decisions that affect your property or a nearby parcel. The Building Department at (440) 885-8035 can point you to the right person for zoning questions. Zoning maps are also available through the city, and some of that data ties into the Cuyahoga County GIS system for a broader view of parcel boundaries and land use.

Parma Public Records Access

Ohio's public records law applies to every government office in Parma. ORC 149.43 says any person can ask for records. You do not need to be a Parma resident. No ID is required. The office cannot make you fill out a form, though some departments have optional forms that can speed things up.

Records you can get from Parma include building permits, inspection reports, code violation notices, police incident reports, fire reports, city council minutes, and zoning records. Copies cost the actual price to make them, usually around $0.05 to $0.10 per page. Viewing records in person during business hours is free. For court records or property filings, you need to go through Cuyahoga County since those are kept at the county level. The Parma Municipal Court handles some misdemeanor cases, and those records are accessible through the court system.

The Ohio state phone directory is a useful backup when you need state-level contacts that serve the Parma area, including agencies for vital records, court systems, and licensing.

The Ohio state directory shown above lists phone numbers for all state agencies, which can fill gaps when local Parma offices do not have the record you need.

Parma Phone Directory Quick List

Here are the key contacts for Parma city services. Keep these handy for when you need to reach a specific department.

Most city offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. County offices in Cleveland keep similar weekday hours. The police dispatch center takes calls around the clock, but records staff work standard weekday shifts. For property searches, the online MyPlace portal at the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office runs 24/7 and is faster than calling. When you do call, have any case numbers, parcel IDs, or specific names ready. This saves time on both ends.

Ohio law does not require you to put a records request in writing. A verbal request by phone is enough under ORC 149.43. But some offices prefer written requests so there is a clear paper trail. Either way, the office must respond and provide records without undue delay.

Nearby Cities

Parma borders several cities in the Cleveland metro area. If you need phone directory contacts for nearby locations, check these pages.

All of these cities are in Cuyahoga County and share the same county-level phone directory contacts for property, court, and tax records. Brook Park, North Royalton, and Brecksville are also nearby.