Due to the rapidly unfolding COVID-19 situation, the Department of Building and Zoning Services is suspending the following services and activities:

• The permit intake counter, at 111 N. Front St., will be closed to in-person customers until further notice
  • No new permit applications will be accepted in-person
  • New permits however, can be shipped by US Mail, UPS, FedEx or other courier service to our office (FYI, no receipt signature is available)
• No building or trades permits will expire during this time
• The Map Room will be closed until further notice
• New applications can be emailed to onestopplans@columbus.gov for processing
• Zoning applications can be emailed to zoninginfo@columbus.gov
• No Time Limited Occupancy permits will expire during this time
• No BZS licenses or registrations will expire during this time
• Meetings for the following boards and commissions will be cancelled until further notice
  • Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA)
  • Columbus Building Commission
  • Development Commission
  • General and Home Improvement Contractors Board
  • Graphics Commission
  • Sign Erectors Board
  • Skilled Trades Review Board

The following services and activities remain open and available:

• All online services, including building permits, scheduling inspections, and inspection trip purchases
• Inspections for commercial, multi-family permits
• Inspections for occupied residential buildings will be conducted virtually through remote video or pictures in coordination with our inspection supervisors
  • Inspections can be scheduled online by clicking the “Citizen Access Portal” button or by phone at (614) 645-8235

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this unprecedented time.

Building A Better City

The Department of Building and Zoning Services supports the safety and quality of life for City of Columbus residents and visitors alike.

The processes of plan reviews, permitting, inspections, zoning and engineering ensures proper land development and promotes high-quality design standards through the enforcement of state and local building and zoning codes.

We've organized this site into the following sections to help you quickly find information and resources that are relevant to your project or line of work.

To view and download the fee schedule visit Columbus.gov/bzsdocs

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2020 Winter School! To download a PDF of the Powerpoint Slides, please click here. Individual FSCP flow charts can be found in the Training and Documentation section of our Document Library.