# Building permits at 5981 Whitman Rd, Columbus, OH

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2024: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2439094](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2439094/) |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $80,000 | [RSWDR2215059](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2215059/) |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $7,000 | [RSWDR2141766](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2141766/) |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR1902154](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR1902154/) |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR1901740](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR1901740/) |
| May 30, 2018 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMLSR1810127](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR1810127/) |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $18,500 | [RSWDR1801328](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR1801328/) |
| Dec 6, 2016 | Fence, wall or deck | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $3,644 | [RMLS1627256](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RMLS1627256/) |
| Dec 17, 2015 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $4,982 | [RSWD1542415](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWD1542415/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | [6112 Nicholas Glen](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6112-nicholas-glen/) | 240 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2621057](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2621057/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [6040 Nicholas Glen](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6040-nicholas-glen/) | 670 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2640585](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2640585/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6033 Mcnaughten Grove Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6033-mcnaughten-grove-ln/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2640091](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2640091/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [6033 Mcnaughten Grove Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6033-mcnaughten-grove-ln/) | 930 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2640123](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2640123/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5873 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5873-whitman-rd/) | 850 ft W | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $13,000 | [RSWDR2639215](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2639215/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [5869 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5869-whitman-rd/) | 980 ft W | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2638068](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2638068/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [6000 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6000-whitman-rd/) | 260 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2637533](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2637533/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6000 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6000-whitman-rd/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $75,000 | [DMGR2634511](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGR2634511/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [5869 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5869-whitman-rd/) | 980 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2635536](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2635536/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5990 Timber Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5990-timber-dr/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,366 | [ALTR2634132](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2634132/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5877 Rock Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5877-rock-hill-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $20,000 | [RSWDR2634519](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2634519/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [6145 Mcnaughten Grove Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6145-mcnaughten-grove-ln/) | 770 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2633095](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2633095/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [6150 Mcnaughten Grove Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6150-mcnaughten-grove-ln/) | 560 ft SE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2632688](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2632688/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [6136 Nicholas Glen](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6136-nicholas-glen/) | 390 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2630004](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2630004/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [6073 Nicholas Glen](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6073-nicholas-glen/) | 510 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,990 | [DECKR2627690](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DECKR2627690/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5945 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5945-whitman-rd/) | 270 ft W | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $21,732 | [RSWDR2627026](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2627026/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [6120 Nicholas Glen](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6120-nicholas-glen/) | 260 ft SE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2624289](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2624289/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5857 Hickory Brook Way](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5857-hickory-brook-way/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPM2637443](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPM2637443/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [6000 Forestview Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6000-forestview-dr/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $3,365 | [RSWDR2635045](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2635045/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5835 Rock Hill Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5835-rock-hill-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPR2627133](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2627133/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5969 Hickory Brook Way](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5969-hickory-brook-way/) | 0.21 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSM2626431](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2626431/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [6155 Marias Point Ln](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6155-marias-point-ln/) | 0.25 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2623986](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2623986/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Columbus yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Zoning Adjustment page: https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustment

## More on this street

Other addresses on Whitman Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6000 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6000-whitman-rd/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [6009 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/6009-whitman-rd/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [5945 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5945-whitman-rd/): newest permit Jul 9, 2026
- [5910 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5910-whitman-rd/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [5909 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5909-whitman-rd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [5873 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5873-whitman-rd/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [5869 Whitman Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5869-whitman-rd/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026

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Source: Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services permit data (https://services1.arcgis.com/9yy6msODkIBzkUXU/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-12 11:43 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 22 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/5981-whitman-rd/
