4-Supplement 8.4.1 - 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule.pdf

2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule Effective January 22, 2026 111 N Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | 614-645-7433 Phone: 614-645-4522 ▪ www.columbus.gov/bzs

GENERAL INFORMATION

Per Columbus City Code (C.C.) sections 4103.14 and 901.01, fees are charged to defray the costs of providing services associated with reviewing plans, issuing permits, conducting inspections, keeping records, and other related activities.

Additionally, fees are collected to reimburse for the costs of land use regulating activities, such as rezoning and applications for variances, site engineering plans, contractor licensing, and other assorted items related to the development process.

PAYMENT OF FEES

All fees are non-refundable except as expressly identified in Section 4113.17 of the Columbus City Code. When applicable, base fees are per structure. All fees are due and payable at time of submission. Fees that are based upon square footage refer to the gross square footage of all areas of construction as specified in C.C. 4113.43.

INDEX

Building Fees 1-3

License & Registration Fees 3

Engineering Plan Review and Address Creation Fees 3

Administrative Fees 3

Zoning Fees 4

Graphics and Billboard Fees 4

Housing Code Fees 4

BUILDING FEES

1, 2, and 3 Family Dwelling Building Permit Fees

New Construction and Additions (includes 6 inspections) $1,100

Alterations/Accessory Structures (includes 2 inspections) $385

Foundation (includes 2 inspections) $275 $300

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (includes 2 inspections) $275

Minor Work Permit - Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing only. Must be on Approved Minor Work Permit List (includes 1 inspection)

$140

Roof, Siding, Windows, and Doors (1 inspection) $140

Swimming Pools

Above-Ground (includes 1 inspection) $100

In-Ground (includes 2 inspections) $300

Deck (includes 3 inspections) $350

Fence (includes 2 inspections) $300

Advanced Construction Start $125

Demolition (includes 1 inspection) $275

BUILDING FEES (continued) Multi-Family Dwelling Building Permit Fees New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures including Swimming Pools (includes 2 inspections) (no sq. ft.

charge beyond first permit for multiple permits with same design submitted at the same time for the same parcel)

$700 plus $7 for each 10 gross sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.

not to exceed $500,000

Foundation (includes 2 inspections) (no sq.

ft. charge beyond first permit for multiple permits with same design submitted at the same time for the same parcel)

$700 plus $7 for each 10 gross sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.

not to exceed $50,000

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

1 inspection permit $550

2 inspection permit $700

Minor Work Permit - Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing only. Must be on Approved Minor Work Permit List (includes 1 inspection)

$275

Roof (may be combined with Siding, Windows, and Doors)

Garages Only $175

Shingle Roofs $400

Non-Shingle Roofs (two inspections) $700

Siding (includes 1 inspection) $400

Windows/Doors (includes 1 inspection)

1 Unit Only $150

More than 1 Unit $350

Deck (includes 3 inspections) $350

Parking Lots (includes 2 inspections) $600

Fences (over 7 ft. tall) and Retaining Wall (over 4 ft. tall associated with the building or building egress) (includes 2 inspections)

$350

Advance Construction Start $225

Demolition (includes 1 inspection) $200 plus $60 per

1,000 sq. ft.

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BUILDING FEES (continued) Commercial/ Mixed Use Building Permit Fees New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures including Swimming Pools (includes 2 inspections) (no sq. ft.

charge beyond first permit for multiple permits with same design submitted at the same time for the same parcel)

$700 plus $7 for each 10 gross sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.

not to exceed $500,000

Foundation (includes 2 inspections)

$700 plus $7 for each 10 gross sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000 sq ft not to exceed $50,000

Single Inspection Permit (requires building section approval) $550

Racking System (includes 1 hour of plan review and 2 inspections, additional plan review is $200/hour)

$700

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

1 inspection permit $550

2 inspection permit $700 Minor Work Permit - Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing only. Must be on Approved Minor Work Permit List (includes 1 inspection)

$275

Phased Construction - three or more phase projects (includes two inspections) Must by pre-approved by the Chief Building Official

$650 (each phase) plus $4 for each 10 gross

sq. ft. over 1,000 sq. ft.

or portion thereof for each phase not to exceed $500,000

Temporary Structures (tents, stages, etc.)

(includes 1 inspection) $500

Roof Shingle Roofs (includes 1 inspection) $400 Non-Shingle Roofs (includes 2 inspections) $700

Siding (includes 1 inspection) $400

Windows/Doors (includes 1 inspection) $400

Deck (includes 2 inspections) $600

Fences (over 7 ft tall) and Retaining Wall (over 4 ft tall associated with the building or building egress) (includes 2 inspections)

$600

Parking Lots (includes 2 inspections) $600

Advance Construction Start $225

Demolition (includes 1 inspection) $200 plus $80 per 1,000

sq. ft. or portion thereof not to exceed $3,000

Fire Alarm and Suppression Permit Fees (Fire Fees Included)

Fire Suppression: Sprinklers, Standpipe, Fire Pump, Independent system such as wet or dry chemical, clean agent, Halon, etc.

(includes 2 inspections)

$400 review fee plus $2.50 per sprinkler

Fire Alarm, Detection, Suppression and Activation Devices (includes 2 inspections)

$400 review fee plus $3.25 per device

Repair/Replace Permit (includes 1 inspection) $110

BUILDING FEES (continued) Miscellaneous Fees

Additional Inspection Trip $225

After Hour Inspection

Fee for first 2 hours $650

Each additional hour $225

Appeal of a Building Code (Columbus Building Commission Appeals) $275

Certificate of Occupancy

Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building not associated with a building permit - Commercial/Multi Family (4 or more dwelling units)

$700

Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building not associated with a building permit - 1,2,3 Family dwelling units

$300

Occupying without a Certificate of Occupancy $2500

Time-Limited Occupancy $650

Partial Occupancy

- Residential

- Commercial & Multi-Family

$250 $450

Model Home with Sales Office (per year, not to exceed 5 years) $500

Critical Observation Reports

Late fee if not filed on time $500

Per quarter (Building remains non-compliant) $500

1, 2, 3 Family Dwelling Plan Revisions, Plan Review Only

First Hour $225

Each additional hour or portion therof $125

Commercial and Multi-Family Plan Revisions, Plan Review and Preliminary Plan Review

First Hour $500

Each additional hour or portion thereof $225

Emergency Response Inspection – Commercial Only

First 2 hours $650

Each additional hour or portion thereof $250

Examination and Research Fees

Maximum capacity reviews, or Building Official letter $700

Recertification to duplicate plans $250 https://new.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/building-and-zoning/document-library/approved-minor-work-permit-list.pdf https://new.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/building-and-zoning/document-library/approved-minor-work-permit-list.pdf

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BUILDING FEES (continued) Miscellaneous Fees (continued)

Non-Permit Inspection (Team Inspection, Consulting Inspection - per trade, per hour) $250

Permit Description Revision $100

Permit Extensions (OBC 105.3) $100 per permit

Secure Permit (includes 1 inspection) $200

Working Without a Permit

Level 1 $200

Level 2 $750

Level 3 $1750

Level 4 $4000

Expedited Service Fees - subject to approval (Expedited service fees are charged in addition to applicable standard fees)

After Hours Plan Review Fee

Base fee and first 2 hours of review $2200

Each additional hour of review or portion thereof $225

After Hours Plan Revision Review Fee

Base fee and first 2 hours of review $1100

Each additional hour of review or portion thereof $225

CONTRACTOR LICENSE & REGISTRATION FEES

New Application Fees

Application Fee (applies to Home Improvement Contractor, HIC- Limited, Demolition, Journeyperson Plumber, Sign Erector-General, Sign Erector-Limited, Special Inspector)

$300

Annual Contractor License and Registration Fees

Annual Fee $350

Journeyperson Plumber $150

Sewer, Water, Sewer/Water Contractor (Prior approval required from Public Utilities) $350

Special Inspector $150/category not to exceed $300

Other Fees Per License or Registration

Change of Assignment of License or Registration $100

Elective Suspension (Escrow) $100

ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND

ADDRESS CREATION FEES

Site Engineering Fees

Plan Review Street Construction and Storm/ Sanitary Sewer, Waterline Only Plan $100

Preliminary Commercial Site Plan No Charge

Preliminary and Final Plats $1250

Final Site Compliance Plans

New Application $600

Revision $300

Grade and Fill Plans

New Application $500

Revision $300

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

New Application $550

Revision $300

Lot Splits $400

Address Creation Fees

Multi-family Dwelling, Commercial Property $300 per 10 addresses

1,2,3 Family Dwelling $150 per plat

Miscellaneous Site Amenities $150 per sign, structure, etc

Revision Fee $250

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

Record Search Fees

Record searches, including transcript for appeal, will be conducted upon receipt of a specific written request

$.10 per printed page

Certified Letter – a signed, dated and sealed statement of the results of a record search which certified authenticity of record copies attached (including Zoning Confirmation letters).

$100

Miscellaneous Fees

Stenographic Transcripts $50 plus $5 per page

Address Label Format $5 per page thereof

Programming time for a special report (2 hour minimum) $100 per hour

General Fees

For newly initiated area of regulation during the first year or any portion thereof $100

HOUSING CODE FEES

Dwelling Unit License - Shared Bath

Previously unlicensed facility or license that has expired

$400 plus $100 for each bathroom in excess of 2 and shared

Annual Renewal – renewal occurring up to 60 days before annual renewal date

$200 plus $100 for each bathroom in excess of 2 and shared

Replacement of lost license $100

Rooming House License

Previously unlicensed facility or license that has expired

$250 plus $50 each rental room in excess of 5

Annual Renewal – renewal occurring up to 60 days before annual renewal date

$200 plus $50 for each rental room in excess of 5

Replacement of lost license $100

Junk Yard License Previously unlicensed facility or expired license $750

Renewal $600

Re-inspection $175

Replacement of lost license $100

Registry

Vacant Building Registration $500/annually

Foreclosed Property Registration $250/bi-annually

Foreclosed Property Late Fee $150 after 30 days of notice

Residential Property Wholesaler Registration $50/annual

ZONING FEES

Zoning Clearance Fees

Preliminary Zoning Clearance Review $200

Zoning Clearance Only (no associated building permit):

1-4 dwelling units $100

All others $600

Graphics Commission Fees Special Permit, Variance or Graphics Plan per C.C.3375.12(A)(B) (C)(D) or any combination of the three in the same application

1-4 dwelling units $350/unit

Actions related to Misc. Graphics Permits $500

All other actions including Graphics Plans $2,500

Graphics Plan (when applied for in conjunction with a pending rezoning or Council Variance application) $1,000

Board of Zoning Adjustment Fee

Special Permit or Variance or combination of the two

1-4 Dwelling Units $350/unit All Others $2,500 Administrative Appeal per C.C. 3307.07 No Fee Council Variance Fees

1-4 dwelling units $350/unit

All others without rezoning $2,000 first acre, $200 each additional acre or fraction thereof not to exceed $14,000

All others submitted in conjunc-tion with a rezoning

$1,000 first acre plus $100 each additional acre or fraction thereof not to exceed $7,000

Zoning Map Amendment Fees

1-4 dwelling units $350/unit

All zoning districts including Limited District, PUD or CPD

$3,000 first acre, $300 each additional acre or fraction thereof not to exceed $15,000

Amendments of zoning or variance after passage Same as applicable rezoning fee

Tabling of Applications Development Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment or Graphics Commission

1-4 dwelling units $150

All others $400

GRAPHICS AND BILLBOARD FEES

Installation Permit (including Face Replacement):

Less than 100 sq. ft. and no plan review needed $500

100 sq. ft. or more OR if plan review is needed (includes ground signs with new foundation over 6’ tall; includes 1 inspection)

$600

Temporary Permit $300

Misc. Permit (32 sq. ft. or less) $100

Billboard Permit (includes 1 inspection) $2,500