Demolition permits in Columbus, OH: May 2026
22 demolition permits were filed in Columbus, OH in May 2026, 83% more than in April (12). The busiest ZIP code was 43212, with 13. Columbus, OH ranked 35th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (43212, 43201, 43081) held 77% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, DARBY CREEK EXCAVATING INC, was named on 13 permits; the top 1 together on 59%.
- 21 permits listed a job value; 0% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 12, with 13; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $10,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 43212: 13
- 43201: 3
- 43081: 1
- 43214: 1
- 43219: 1
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- DARBY CREEK EXCAVATING INC: 13 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 2
- $10,000 to $50,000: 19
- $50,000 to $250,000: 0
- Over $250,000: 0
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 365
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 229
- Baltimore, MD: 210
- Philadelphia, PA: 208
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Boston, MA: 145
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- Chicago, IL: 122
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Source: Data: City of Columbus Building and Zoning Services, Columbus Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.