Building Contractor Registration

Contractor Registration

Any contractor working in the City of Avon Lake must be registered. A Contractor Registration must be completed on a yearly basis. The fee to register as a contractor is $100.00.

For contractors that have not set up an online account in Access Our Avon Lake, please follow these steps:

  • Create an account (If you have an OpenGov account with another city you can skip this step)
  • Complete the registration form (see the links below)
  • Upload required documents
  • Pay the fee (credit card, check, or eCheck)

The required documents are:
For Contractor Registration

  • $15,000 Surety Bond (download the form or it is available when you register online)
  • Certificate of Insurance naming City of Avon Lake as Certificate Holder (minimum of $500,000)
  • Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Fire Protection - Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) License
  • Workers’ Compensation Certificate if contractor is covered as required by the state

For Landscaper Registration

  • $5,000 Surety Bond (download the form or it is available when you register online)
  • Certificate of Insurance naming City of Avon Lake as Certificate Holder (minimum of $100,000)
  • Pesticide Applicator and Fertilizer Applicator - Ohio Commercial Applicator’s Certificate
  • Workers’ Compensation Certificate if contractor is covered as required by the state

2024 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FORM - Link

2024 LANDSCAPER / TREE SERVICE REGISTRATION FORM - Link

You will be emailed a reminder at the end of the year to renew your registration.