Office Location
150 South Front Street
FSL Suite 10
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Phone
Building Permits ......... 614-525-3166
Zoning Enforcement ... 614-525-3094
Community Dev ........ 614-525-5578
Economic Dev ........... 614-525-5631
Planning ................... 614-525-7268

Fax 614-525-7155

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

James R. Schimmer    

Director              

Purpose
The purpose of the Economic Development & Planning Department is to provide economic development, affordable housing, zoning enforcement, land-use planning, residential building inspection, floodplain administration and information services to protect and enhance the quality of life for the inhabitants of Franklin County and Central Ohio in a stable, sustainable local economy.

Mission Statement:
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Economic Development & Planning Department's mission is to promote organized growth supported by the principles of environmental responsibility, progressive land use, planning, social equity and economic vitality.

We administer the following programs:
Cooperative Economic Strategy Program
Homelessness & Affordable Housing Program
Planning Program
Geographic Information Systems