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Economic Development & Planning DepartmentOffice Hours Changed (Click Here for Details) ★ FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO: Service.Progress.Excellence. ★ Menu Aaron hide col1 6-23-23 Smartworks Energy Works Infrastructure Works Franklin County Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) Info Department Operations Update Forms & Applications Contact Maps & Open Data Services Building Permits Community Development Planning & Zoning Franklin County Affordable Housing Magnet Fund Economic Development Columbus-Franklin County COVID-19 Response and Recovery Programs and Resources COVID-19 Assistance Guide for Franklin County Business Small Business Disaster Assistance Strategic Plan SmartWorks Programs Franklin County Tax Incentive Review Council (TIRC) Franklin County Affordable Housing Magnet Fund Why Franklin County Business Services Building Building FAQs Community Development Services HUD Funding and Grants Plans Planning & Zoning Planning & Zoning Maps & Data Maps & Open Data Contact Contact Directory LocationRental Assistance Lookup Tool Rental assistance is available! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) created a rental assistance lookup tool for renters and landlords. Rental Assistance Lookup Tool Community Shelter Board Emergency Shelter Assistance Call the Community Shelter Board hotline at (614) 274-7000. Franklin County Buildings Are Open. You must call before you come in. Learn more safety protocols required to visit a Franklin County facility by visiting our COVID visitor guide. COVID Visitor Guide Small Business and COVID-19 General Assistance Guides As a response to COVID-19 Franklin County Economic Development and Planning is providing a guide to current US Small Business Administration (SBA) programming as well as digital Resource Guide for businesses, employees, and the general public. SBA Guide Franklin County EDP’s General Assistance Guide The Food Business Portal The Franklin County Food Business Portal is here! Everything you need to plan, launch and grow your food business. Find Out More Online Permitting With the Franklin County ONLINE PERMIT CENTER you can: - Apply for certain building and zoning permits - Upload documents - Pay permit fees - Request inspections and view results Online Permit Center FHA-Insured Mortgage Relief If you are struggling to make your mortgage payment on your FHA-insured mortgage because of COVID-19, help is available. Resources for homeowners HUD-approved housing counseling agencies Address Main Office: 150 S. Front St., FSL Ste. 10 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Permit Counter: 142 S. Front St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone Main (614) 525-3095 Building (614) 525-3166 Planning/Zoning (614) 525-3094 Hours Main Office: Monday – Friday Appointment Only Permit Counter: Monday – Friday Appointment Only News Franklin County EDP will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. *** PACE Project Spotlight: 4400 North High - March 24, 2023 New Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (CFFA) Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financed project! New Columbus Region Relocation Guide - February 14, 2023 A comprehensive guide on the Columbus region include information on business, lifestyle, education, healthcare, culture, and other resources. Resources Quick Links Rental Assistance Lookup Tool Rental assistance is available! The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) created a rental assistance lookup tool for renters and landlords. Visit the the Rental Assistance Lookup Tool . FHA-Insured Mortgage Relief If you are struggling to make your mortgage payment on your FHA-insured mortgage because of COVID-19, help is available. Visit resources for homeowners or HUD-approved housing counseling agencies . Community Shelter Board Emergency Shelter Assistance Do you or someone you know need help finding emergency shelter? Call the Community Shelter Board hotline at (614) 274-7000. Resources Guide for Franklin County Businesses and Residents Here is a comprehensive guide on resources being provided by local, state, and federal government as well as utility companies and other private sector entities. SBA Small Business Disaster Loans The Small Business Administration is providing disaster assistance for relief of hardship caused by the coronavirus. Our Mission The Franklin County Community Development section of the Economic Development & Planning Department is responsible for providing funding and technical assistance to support community development activities and initiatives in Franklin County outside the auspices of the City of Columbus. The planning and zoning department is responsible for all zoning, code enforcement and land-use planning activities in the unincorporated area of Franklin County. Current Projects Community Plans Zoning Regulations Other DocumentsSmartWorks Programs Through the following suite of SmartWorks programs, the County’s goal is to make ongoing strategic investments in the areas of economic development, workforce development, and energy efficiency. Visit the Online Permit Center Sign Up for E-mail Updates View Calendar Upcoming Events May 14 Board of Commissioners’ Rezoning Hearing - May 14, 2024 Meeting Canceled May 14 Big Darby Accord Advisory Panel - May 14, 2024 Meeting May 16 Rural Zoning Commission - May 16, 2024 Meeting Canceled Forms & Applications Fee Schedule Annexations Building Community Development Floodplain Public Records Subdivisions Zoning Our Programs Zoning Zoning The Zoning Division is responsible for enforcing and administering the Franklin County Zoning Resolution. The Zoning Resolution regulates buildings and land uses for the purpose of promoting public health, safety and general welfare throughout Franklin County. Zoning accomplishes this purpose by encouraging appropriate land uses, stabilizing and preserving property values, preventing the overcrowding of land and avoiding undue concentrations of population. Learn more Online Permit Center Online Permit Center Apply for eligible building and zoning permits, pay for permit fees, and request inspections all online. Visit the website Forms and Applications Forms and Applications Go to our Forms and Applications page to find all of the important forms like Permits, Applications for Zoning, Affidavits and Annexations. Visit the webpage Land Use Planning Land Use Planning The Planning Division guides responsible growth in Franklin County by managing long-term changes in land use. The staff provides technical assistance to township officials, enabling citizen participation in shaping the future of their communities. The staff works closely with community leaders, elected officials, and other stakeholders to ensure the viability of future growth and maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by Franklin County residents. Learn more Energy Works Energy Works The EnergyWorks program is an ongoing partnership with the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (CFFA) to capitalize the Columbus Region Energy Fund, which provides loan financing to Franklin County businesses and nonprofit organizations for cost-effective, energy efficiency improvements. EnergyWorks is designed to increase the energy efficiency of both existing and new facilities, resulting in lower energy costs, fewer carbon emissions, and economic growth in Franklin County. Learn more Infrastructure Works InfrastructureWorks The InfrastructureWorks program provides timely, innovative, and flexible loan financing through the Franklin County Infrastructure Bank (FCIB) to support economic development projects within the county that will create jobs and economic growth. The FCIB functions as a revolving loan fund that makes below market interest rate loans to city, village, and township borrowers located within Franklin County to finance the public infrastructure required to facilitate an economic development project. Learn more Have questions? Contact us or view the directory...