The City of Columbus requires registration for any Ohio Construction Industry Licensed Contractors
(Electrical, Warm Air Heating, Refrigeration, Hydronics, Plumbing)
In order to work in the City of Columbus as an electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, hydronics, or plumbing contractor,
applicants must be licensed by the State of Ohio, in the trade for which
application is being made. If you do not currently hold the required State license, please
click the link below. You will be redirected to the State of Ohio's website.
Once you have obtained the required State license, you may proceed with the City of Columbus
application process.
State of Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Due to the State licensure requirement, the City of Columbus does not require board approval for OCILB contractors. However, OCILB contractors may appear before Skilled Trades Review Board for the following reasons.
- Adjudications
- Due process complaints (filed against or by the contractor)