The second most populous county in Ohio, Cuyahoga County is recognized as a center for smart manufacturing, health care, and an emerging water economy. Leading aerospace, chemicals, logistics, professional services, and biomed start-ups thrive in the county.
Our civic institutions – the hospitals, libraries, orchestra, park systems and museums – are perennially ranked among the best in the world. Home to Lake Erie and 18 reservations collectively known as the Cleveland Metroparks, there is no shortage of natural beauty in Cuyahoga County.
The Cuyahoga is now famous as the river that burned, but few realize how early and often it did so: in 1868, 1883, 1887, 1912, 1922, 1936, 1941, 1948, and 1952.
Cuyahoga County has 57 incorporated entities (cities, towns, villages, or hamlets), and Cleveland is its largest. The county is diverse, with a demographic breakdown of 58.3% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 3.69% Hispanic, 3.29% Asian, and 2.47% mixed or other races.
The name 'Cuyahoga' is an anglicized spelling of the Mohawk Indian word 'cayagaga' meaning “crooked river.” In 1796, Moses Cleaveland and his Connecticut Land Company survey party reached the mouth of the Cuyahoga River and established the first settlement in the Western Reserve. This became the city of Cleveland.
Cleveland is known for its picturesque Lake Erie waterfront, offering stunning views and a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy waterfront dining, take leisurely strolls along the shore, or partake in water sports, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Cleveland Clinic 22,645 Amazon 10,690 Oracle 6,196 University Hospitals 5,202 KeyBank 2,939 Anthem, Inc. 2,142 CLE 1,350 Children's Hospital 1,346 Sherwin-Williams 1,328 Giant Eagle 1,322 Source: TalentNeuron, 2021.
The Affidavit of Mechanics' Lien must be filed at the county recorder's office where the project was located. It must also be served on the owner within 30 days of filing. If the owner cannot be found, a copy of the lien must be posted conspicuously on the project site within 10 days of failure of service.
Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the types of structures being built, and the purpose of the project (also called “end use” or “land use”). Broadly, there are six types of construction projects: residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, industrial, and heavy civil.