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Department of DevelopmentAdministration 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645.7795 (614) 645.6675 [FAX]
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Director's Office The Department of Development is responsible for code enforcement, economic development, housing, land redevelopment, neighborhood services and planning. - learn more
Code Enforcement Our Mission: To improve the quality of life in Columbus neighborhoods through implementation and enforcement of the City's Housing, Zoning, Graphics, Health, Sanitation, and Safety Codes. - learn more
Economic Development The Economic Development Division assists local businesses and provides information to companies looking to expand or relocate in Columbus. - learn more
Housing The Housing Division serves Columbus by preserving and producing housing that helps build strong, distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. The Housing Division offers programs to assist homeowners, housing developers and rental property owners. - learn more
Land Redevelopment Division and Land Bank Program The Columbus Land Bank was established in 1994 to improve Columbus neighborhoods by returning vacant, abandoned and underutilized residential and commercial properties into productive community assets. - learn more
Planning The Planning Division is responsible for neighborhood planning, commercial overlays, board and commission (Downtown, University District and East Franklinton), historic preservation, annexation and public art. - learn more
New Development planned in Franklinton for at-risk youth Finance Fund will transform two former motels in Franklinton to homes for at-risk youth. Learn more
City of Columbus Incentives Study The City of Columbus hired consulting firm HR&A to study the city’s use of tax incentives to support and encourage commercial, industrial and residential development. After a series of public meetings and legislative approval by City Council, the final policy documents are listed below. For more information about the policies, contact Hannah Reed at 614-645-8577. Incentive Study by HR&A CRA Assessment Report by VSIPublic Meeting Video CRA_map and overviewFinal Policy Legislation Final Policy OverviewFinal Housing Policy OverviewIndividual CRA AmendmentsCRA AmendmentsAC HumkoFifth by NorthwestFranklinton HilltopLindenLivingston and JamesMilo GroganNear EastNorth CentralShort NorthSouthsideWeinland Park
The City of Columbus hired consulting firm HR&A to study the city’s use of tax incentives to support and encourage commercial, industrial and residential development. After a series of public meetings and legislative approval by City Council, the final policy documents are listed below. For more information about the policies, contact Hannah Reed at 614-645-8577. Incentive Study by HR&A CRA Assessment Report by VSIPublic Meeting Video CRA_map and overviewFinal Policy Legislation Final Policy OverviewFinal Housing Policy Overview
Individual CRA AmendmentsCRA AmendmentsAC HumkoFifth by NorthwestFranklinton HilltopLindenLivingston and JamesMilo GroganNear EastNorth CentralShort NorthSouthsideWeinland Park
Residential Tax Incentives Tax Incentives
Community Meeting to be held for State Street improvements The City of Columbus'plan to improve State Street is underway. This project will put pedestrians first by calming traffic and adding pedestrian and public space. Community input will help shape these improvements. Please attend a public meeting on March 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the Idea Foundry.
Columbus Opportunity Zones Prospectus Learn more about Columbus Opportunity Zones and how your property may benefit. Columbus Opportunity Zone Prospectus
