BUILDING A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE
CITY WHERE NEIGHBORHOODS THRIVE
Welcome to the Department of Building and Zoning Services—your resource for construction, zoning, code enforcement, and licensing in Columbus, Ohio. We provide services including building permits, zoning reviews, code enforcement, contractor and business licensing, engineering, and street addressing. Whether you're starting a project or need a permit, our website is here to help you navigate the process and support safe, sustainable development in our city.
Building & Zoning Services Inspection Results Now Fully Digital – June 1st
BZS has transitioned to a fully digital system for inspection results and tracking. As a result:
- Inspection sign-off sheets will no longer be included as the second page of building permits.
- All inspection results are still available through the Citizen Access Portal.
- Inspection reports provide inspection details for all related permits, can also be accessed through the portal (see below).
For permits issued before June 1:
You may continue using the paper sign-off sheet or adopt a hybrid approach. Please coordinate with your inspector to determine the best method for your project.
To access an inspection report:
- Go to the Citizen Access Portal.
- In the Building section on the Home page, click "Search Applications and Permits."
- Enter your building permit number and click Search.
- Once your permit details appear, click the red "Reports" button in the top right corner.
- Select your inspection report. You may view the full report or narrow results by date range.
For questions, contact the Building Inspection Manager at 614-645-8445 or dldaniel@columbus.gov.
Online Rezoning Application – Starting September 15, 2025
The Department of Building and Zoning Services is now offering online submission of rezoning applications through the Citizen Access Portal.
Review the following “How-To” guide: https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/building-and-zoning/document-library/how-to-guide-online-rezoning-application.pdf
Contact zoninginfo@columbus.gov with any questions, and include “Online Rezoning Application” in the subject line.
On-site plan reviews will be discontinued - Effective November 1, 2025
Currently, the City of Columbus and its officials, agencies, departments, agents, and contractors are enjoined from causing, allowing, permitting, assisting, promoting, or accommodating the demolition or alteration of any sidewalks or curbs within the German Village Historic District, whether by an affirmative act or an omission, unless and until a certificate of appropriateness had been obtained from the German Village Commission for the specific demolition or alteration. This prohibition results from a preliminary injunction issued in the case German Village Society, et al. v. City of Columbus, et al.(Franklin County Common Pleas Case No. 25CV7368).
Most Requested Links & Documents
FAQ & Guides Documents & Forms
2025 Fee Schedule
Electronic Review for Building Permits Submission Standards
Zoning Map Development Tracker
NEW Vacant or Foreclosed Property Registry 