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Department of Building and Zoning Services

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Jurisdiction
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

Permit validity & renewal — Columbus

Validity period
365 days (building permits)
Work must begin within 1 year of issuance; once begun, no delays in progress over 6 months; all related building/mechanical/electrical/plumbing permits treated as a single project for expiration
Extension / renewal
Allowed
Limited permit extensions allowed under the building code; contact ExpiredPermits@columbus.gov or 614-645-8563
Source
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