Building Permits in Columbus, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 663,938 building permits issued in Columbus, Ohio, with 37,219 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

663,938
Total permits
37,219
Last 12 months
166
Last 30 days
-96%
vs same period prior year
May 27, 2026
Latest permit

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Columbus, Ohio. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-27RSWDR26200823001 SAND DOLLAR DROther1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-27RSWDR26200831888 WESTBROOK VILLAGE DROther1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-19RSWDR26189542564 HICKORY PINE LNOther1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-15RSWDR26185266100 HARBOUR POINTE UNIT 202Other1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-12EMEPC2617938620 OAK STOtherCommercial - Other
2026-05-07RSWDR2617263170 WINTHROP RDOther1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-04RSWDR26166794885 CANNINGTON DROther1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-05-04ALTC26120361021 CHECKREIN AVEOtherCommercial - Other
2026-05-04MMLSM2616737709 CHURCHSIDE CHASE DROtherMulti Family - Other
2026-05-04RSWDR26167347559 LADYWELL CTOther1,2,3 Family - Other

Access Columbus permit data via API

Query Columbus, Ohio permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Columbus permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Columbus&state=OH&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Columbus permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Columbus open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Columbus data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Columbus, Ohio was issued on May 27, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Columbus permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Columbus permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Columbus permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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