Columbus Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,972 indexed permits · 2,464 active contractors · 13,874 code violations · Columbus, Ohio.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,464 active contractors who pulled 5,972 building permits in Columbus, OH. Live tracking of 13,874 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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5,972
Indexed Permits
2,464
Active Contractors
13,874
Code Violations
29,572
Property Owners
243
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-17
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Columbus had 3414 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 2133 general construction, 1163 addition and 111 hvac. The average project value is $193,456.

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19,846 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-22 Violation 676 KIMBALL PL Weeds Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 357 MILLER AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-22 Violation 329 S HARRIS AVE General Active
2026-04-22 Violation 130 S OAKLEY AVE Weeds Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 1390 E MAIN ST Weeds Active
2026-04-22 Violation 471 ELDRIDGE AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-22 Violation 863 MILLER AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-22 Violation 103 E 15TH AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 531 CATHERINE ST General Active
2026-04-22 Violation 474 E NORWICH AVE General Active
2026-04-22 Violation 3119-3121 SULLIVANT AVE NA Active
2026-04-22 Violation 651 SOUTHWOOD AVE Emergency--Board Up Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 257 S SKIDMORE ST Weeds Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 86 MIAMI AVE General Active
2026-04-22 Violation 55 E LINCOLN ST General Active
2026-04-22 Violation 2013-2015 FLORAL AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-22 Violation 560 INDIAN MOUND RD Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-22 Violation 1455 BRYDEN RD Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-22 Violation 574 STEWART AVE Weeds Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 62-64 E WELCH AVE Weeds Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 154 DAKOTA AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 163 NASHOBA AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-22 Violation 560 INDIAN MOUND RD NA Active
2026-04-22 Violation 1400 E MAIN ST Weeds Active
2026-04-22 Violation 142 S HARRIS AVE Solid Waste Active
2026-04-22 Violation 1562 OAK ST General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3240 SULLIVANT AVE NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3742 MAIZE RD Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3053 HOWEY RD Other Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3056 GRASMERE AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-21 Violation 252 E ROYAL FOREST BLVD NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 902 S ASHBURTON RD Other Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 804 BRADWELL DR Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 804 BRADWELL DR NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3167 KARL RD NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 2590 HOWEY RD NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 2995 HAMPSHIRE RD Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-21 Violation 3645 GERBERT RD NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1206 ELDERWOOD AVE NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3467 SEABROOK AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1254 LOCKBOURNE RD Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1701 CAROLYN AVE General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1867-1871 WOODLAND AVE NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 2255 HANNA DR NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 669 DEMOREST RD NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 96 W CASTLE RD Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 577 N 4TH ST General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 5394 GRACEWOOD CT General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3389 CLEARVIEW AVE Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 126 PHELPS RD NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 4417 SANDY LANE RD General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 434 HOSACK ST NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 212 CURRIER DR NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1637 S JAMES RD Exterior Violations Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1679 SMITH RD General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 6120 KARL RD NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 440 S 22ND ST General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 205 DELANEY DR Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3832 EAKIN RD Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1709 E KOSSUTH ST NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1332 N 4TH ST Infestation Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 821 SEYMOUR AVE NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 40 N EUREKA AVE Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 476 TAYLOR AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 51 S OGDEN AVE NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 648 SEYMOUR AVE NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 3915 HILLMAN RD Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3265 MILTON AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 3265 MILTON AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3456-3610 BLUEMONT PARK General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 2822 SUNSET VIEW CT Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 7500 LONG RD NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 7500 LONG RD NA Active
2026-04-21 Violation 6425 E BROAD ST NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1271 CARAVEL DR Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 6069 NORTHBEND DR Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 5136 SOUTHBEND DR Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 5435 RAVINE BLUFF CT General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1030 BRIDGEWAY CIR General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1601 S WASHINGTON AVE Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1704 E LIVINGSTON AVE General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 5909 KILBEGGAN ST NA Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1493 S FAHLANDER DR Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1008 HARTFORD VILLAGE BLVD General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 3621 LIFESTYLE BLVD Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 7167 UPPER ALBANY DR General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3151 CROSSGATE RD Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-21 Violation 6067 CHIDLEY ST Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 265 EFFINGTON LN Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 290 EFFINGTON LN General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1004 S HARRIS AVE Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1332 N 4TH ST Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 1640 E GATES ST Weeds Closed
2026-04-21 Violation Address pending Weeds Active
2026-04-21 Violation 3560 ARIEL DR General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 57 WISCONSIN AVE General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 5470 CARBONDALE DR Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1931 WILLOWAY CIR General Active
2026-04-21 Violation 1941 JERMAIN DR General Closed
2026-04-21 Violation 3090 CHEAVES PL Exterior Violations Active
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 13 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. ECO PLUMBERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 126 permits/30d Active 189 (189) - 🔒 Reveal
2. Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 98 permits/30d Active 157 (157) - 🔒 Reveal
3. COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 105 permits/30d Active 144 (144) - 🔒 Reveal
4. FEAZEL ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 63 permits/30d Active 136 (136) Addition $21,383 🔒 Reveal
5. Able Roof ⚠️ 1 🔥 62 permits/30d Active 127 (127) Addition $15,146 🔒 Reveal
6. Fire and Ice Heating and Air conditioning 📞 Active 99 (99) - 🔒 Reveal
7. Rosati Windows 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 58 permits/30d Active 82 (82) Addition $8,333 🔒 Reveal
8. The Waterworks 📞 🔥 47 permits/30d Active 77 (77) - 🔒 Reveal
9. NEWMAN ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 50 permits/30d Active 75 (75) Addition $18,140 🔒 Reveal
10. POWER HOME REMODELING 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 66 (66) Addition $21,428 🔒 Reveal
11. TemperaturePro Columbus 📞 66 (1) - 🔒 Reveal
12. MOODY NOLAN 1 permits/30d Active 61 (14) Addition $1,398,528 🔒 Reveal
13. FIVE STAR HOME SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 60 (60) - 🔒 Reveal
14. RIGHTER PLUMBING INC 📞 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 58 (58) - 🔒 Reveal
15. TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC SERVICE 🔥 55 permits/30d Active 55 (55) - 🔒 Reveal
16. West Jefferson Plumbing and Heating 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 51 (51) - Verifying…
17. Apex Pros 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 47 (47) - 🔒 Reveal
18. WINDOW NATION LLC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Addition $13,210 🔒 Reveal
19. CONSTRUCT PLUMBING DESIGN LLC ⚠️ 3 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 46 (46) - Verifying…
20. Rescue Rooter Plumbing, Drains, and Electric 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 45 (45) - Verifying…
21. D.R. Horton 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 43 (43) HVAC $394,325 Verifying…
22. Preferred Living Active 43 (23) $1,334,994 🔒 Reveal
23. EFFICIENT ELECTRIC CORP ⚠️ 2 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 42 (42) - Verifying…
24. New Season Air Comfort, LLC. 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 41 (41) - Verifying…
25. WEST SHORE HOME LLC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 40 (40) Addition $4,250 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Columbus
Construction Activity in Columbus

New building permits in Columbus, Ohio indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Columbus Building Permits

Columbus, Ohio processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5972+ Columbus building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Columbus requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Columbus.

How Contractors Use Columbus Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Columbus use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Columbus building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Columbus open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Columbus this week?

The most active contractors filing in Columbus right now include ECO PLUMBERS INC, Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling, COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR, FEAZEL ROOFING LLC and Able Roof. PermitGrab tracks 2,464 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Columbus permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Columbus right now?

In the last 30 days, Columbus permitting activity covers 3,414 new building permits alongside 13,874 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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13,874 open code violations in Columbus, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Columbus?

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990 OKATIE DR CAR*** Absentee owner County assessor
5700 - 5800 SULLIVANT AVE WIN*** Absentee owner 3 properties County assessor
8992 CANOE DR BIR*** Absentee owner County assessor
3017 WYNRIDGE CT LEI*** Absentee owner County assessor
2810 WYNRIDGE DR STE*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Columbus?

PermitGrab currently tracks 5972 building permits in Columbus, Ohio. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Columbus permit data?

PermitGrab collects Columbus on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Columbus?

Contractors find leads in Columbus by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Columbus permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Columbus = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Columbus GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Columbus addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Columbus are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Columbus renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Columbus permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Columbus mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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