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Audited Q3 2026
Franklin County (Columbus) Commercial Permit Fees & Rules
Official municipal fee schedule estimator, mandatory contractor bond requirements, and plan review SLAs for commercial construction in Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Franklin County (Columbus)) Verifiable AHJ Factsheet
- Enforcing Department
- City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services
- Governing Ordinance
- Columbus City Code Chapter 4107
- Plan Check SLA
- 10 - 16 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $25,000 Min
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Franklin County (Columbus) Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Franklin County (Columbus) AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Franklin County (Columbus) requires an active $25,000 Ohio Contractor Registration Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Franklin County (Columbus) Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
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🏛️ Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Verified Contact Department Name: City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services
Phone Number: (614) 645-6090
Physical Address: 111 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Enforced Ordinance: Columbus City Code Chapter 4107
Submittal Pathways
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