Navigating the City of Columbus permitting process can be slow and confusing — especially when you’re coordinating across departments, responding to plan review comments, or tracking approvals through the online portal. Whether you’re a contractor, architect, or commercial property owner, our Columbus permit expediters help keep your project moving and on schedule.
With experience working directly with the Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (BZS), we know how to streamline approvals, minimize delays, and get your permits issued as efficiently as possible.
We manage physical and digital submittals to the Columbus Building and Zoning Services offices, including document drop-offs, resubmittals, and plan pickups. We also coordinate with the city’s Citizen Access Portal so your team doesn’t have to deal with the back and forth.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
From zoning checks and pre-application meetings to complete permit management, our team handles the entire process. We take care of plan review, corrections, and coordination with BZS and other departments like Public Utilities and Fire Prevention.
We’ve helped secure permits for restaurants, retail spaces, medical offices, and more across Columbus. We know which projects qualify for same-day permits, what documentation is required for plan review, and how to avoid common rejection triggers.
We work directly with the City of Columbus BZS, the Planning Division, and the Fire Prevention Bureau. We understand the nuances of Columbus zoning codes, downtown overlays, and building code amendments — and how to navigate them without delay.
Get real-time updates on your permit status with our online portal. You’ll also have a dedicated account manager keeping things on track and always available for support.
Our team knows how to prepare complete application packages that minimize review comments. We coordinate directly with plan reviewers to help reduce review times and prevent rework.
Ready to move your Columbus permit forward without roadblocks? Let us handle the process from start to finish — so you can focus on the build, not the paperwork.
Our Columbus permit expediting team manages every step, from pre-submittal research to final approvals.
We’ve helped thousands of companies streamline their permit approvals in Columbus and across the country.
Timelines vary based on project type and review load. Small projects may qualify for Express or One Stop Permits, issued within a few days. Larger projects requiring full plan review typically take 3–5 weeks. We’ll help you choose the fastest route available.
Yes. Columbus offers an Express Plan Review program and a One Stop Express program for qualifying projects. We’ll determine your eligibility and coordinate the steps needed for faster approval.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We help manage projects throughout Ohio and across the U.S. If you’re planning multiple builds, we’ll streamline the permitting process across all locations.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Columbus projects and discuss how our experts can help.
