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Building Permits in Columbus, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 679,987 building permits issued in Columbus, Ohio, with 42,470 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

679,987
Total permits
42,470
Last 12 months
3,718
Last 30 days
+7%
vs same period prior year
Aug 29, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Mechanical
10,732
Roofing
9,101
Electrical
6,951
Plumbing
6,412
Interior remodel
2,423
Solar
434
Demolition
139
Fire alarm
127
Pool
53
Renovation
30

Permit data by trade in Columbus

Drill into the most common permit categories in Columbus.

Top contractors in Columbus

Most active contractors by permit volume in Columbus.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-29MMLSR26349071393 BELLFLOWER AVEMechanical1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-29PMLSM2634905544 S FRONT ST UNIT 216PlumbingMulti Family - Other
2026-08-29MMLSR26349085205 GARAND DRMechanical1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-29RSWDM26348996811 SHARON CTRoofingMulti Family - Other
2026-08-29MMLSR2634901471 W 4TH AVEMechanical1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-29MMEPR26347183595 SNOUFFER RDMechanical1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-29PMLSR26349061380 MANCHESTER AVEPlumbing1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-28PMEPR2634843368 RYE STPlumbing1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-28MMLSR2634758165 W NORTH BROADWAYMechanical1,2,3 Family - Other
2026-08-28MMLSR2634757429 S CHAMPION AVEMechanical1,2,3 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 August 29, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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