Notice of Update to Department Operations

*** Update September 2022: Due to increased volume of permits and staffing shortages, all permit reviews are taking longer than normal. Please expect permit reviews to take at least 3 weeks and expect email and voicemail responses to take at least 5 days. If you have emailed or left a voicemail, please do not send follow-up emails or leave additional voicemails. We will respond as soon as we are able. ***

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Building and Zoning processes and procedures have been revised to protect the public.

Building Department

Update: The Building Department is back to normal operations for inspections. The office will be open from 8 AM to 4 PM for walk-ins.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to sit down with someone, please call 614-525-3166.

Building, Electrical and HVAC permits may be submitted online on our Permit Portal. Plumbing permits and private well and septic approvals will still need submitted and approved through the Franklin County Public Health Department.

Building Department Contacts

614-525-3166 or [email protected]

Planning and Zoning

Update: Complete applications (i.e. Zoning Compliance, Variance, Conditional Use, Floodplain, Lot Split and Annexation) and required application fees can be submitted through the following methods:

By mail to 150 S. Front Street, FSL Suite 10, Columbus, OH 43215
In person Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM at 142 S. Front Street
Online through the Permit Portal for applications currently accepted electronically (Residential Zoning Compliance, Zoning Confirmation Letter)

No applications will be considered formally filed until processed by EDP staff.

If you have questions about permit or application requirements, or just general enquiries, please contact the most appropriate staff member identified below before coming to the office. Email is the preferred method of communication and voicemails will be returned as quickly as possible.

Planning and Zoning Contacts