Columbus, OH

Building and Zoning Services

How permitting works in Ohio

Ohio cities have a dual role. For residential projects, the city chooses whether to permit; for commercial projects, a city must be "certified" by the state to issue permits. If a city is not certified for commercial work, the developer must go to the state for approval.

State permits commercial if local is not certified.

Contact Information

Address: 111 North Front Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 645-7433
Office Hours: Monday 09:00 AM–04:00 PM, Tuesday 09:00 AM–04:00 PM, Wednesday 09:00 AM–04:00 PM, Thursday 09:00 AM–04:00 PM, Friday 09:00 AM–04:00 PM
Website: https://www.columbus.gov/Home
Permit Portal: https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services

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