# Building permits at 838 S High St, Columbus, OH

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 68 W Whittier St, permitted Jul 28.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 9, 2024: Mechanical (HVAC) permit, no description from the city. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (48 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2447996](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2447996/) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2336431](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2336431/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [809 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/809-s-high-st/) | 200 ft NW | Sign | Structures Other Than Buildings | Not listed | [SIGN2601032](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2601032/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [900 S High St Unit 1b](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/900-s-high-st-unit-1b/) | 530 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2639590](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2639590/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [789 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/789-city-park-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,000 | [RSWDR2631279](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2631279/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [874 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/874-s-3rd-st/) | 790 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2637588](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2637588/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [900 S High St Unit 1b](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/900-s-high-st-unit-1b/) | 530 ft S | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2637534](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2637534/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [77 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/77-e-frankfort-st/) | 880 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2636700](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2636700/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [898 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/898-s-3rd-st/) | 880 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPM2636374](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPM2636374/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [900 S High St Unit 1b](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/900-s-high-st-unit-1b/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $5,000 | [ALTC2525454](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2525454/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [912 S Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/912-s-pearl-st/) | 590 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2630849](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2630849/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [68 W Whittier St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/68-w-whittier-st/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $10,000,000 | [ALTC2518884](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2518884/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [784 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/784-city-park-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,640 | [RSWDR2622015](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2622015/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [784 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/784-city-park-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $9,370 | [RSWDR2621215](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2621215/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [862 S Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/862-s-pearl-st/) | 280 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,495 | [PMEPI2627586](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPI2627586/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [862 S Pearl St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/862-s-pearl-st/) | 280 ft SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2629014](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2629014/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [792 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/792-s-3rd-st/) | 850 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2628838](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2628838/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [40 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-e-frankfort-st/) | 860 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2627925](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2627925/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [874 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/874-s-high-st/) | 290 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSM2627897](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2627897/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [932 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/932-city-park-ave/) | 860 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2626540](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2626540/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [711 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/711-city-park-ave/) | 1,000 ft N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $8,000 | [RSWDR2625516](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2625516/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [863 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/863-s-high-st/) | 260 ft SW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $15,734 | [RSWDR2624934](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2624934/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [898 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/898-s-3rd-st/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPM2624563](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPM2624563/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [46 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/46-e-frankfort-st/) | 870 ft N | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2623688](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2623688/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [947 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/947-city-park-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2622974](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2622974/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [72 E Frankfort St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/72-e-frankfort-st/) | 960 ft NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $12,000 | [RSWDR2622440](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2622440/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [871 S Lazelle St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/871-s-lazelle-st/) | 940 ft E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2621350](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2621350/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [922 City Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/922-city-park-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2620442](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2620442/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [911 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/911-s-3rd-st/) | 840 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2620358](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2620358/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [768 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/768-s-3rd-st/) | 900 ft NE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2617613](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2617613/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [825 S Lazelle St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/825-s-lazelle-st/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $40,000 | [ALTR2615969](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2615969/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [700 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/700-s-high-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Sign |  | Not listed | [SIGN2601190](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/SIGN2601190/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [44 Stimmel St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/44-stimmel-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $29,000 | [RSWDR2633833](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2633833/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [985 S Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/985-s-wall-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSM2640314](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2640314/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [999 S Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/999-s-wall-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSM2637842](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2637842/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [49 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/49-e-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPR2637626](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2637626/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [49 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/49-e-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2635783](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2635783/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [40 Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-stewart-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fire systems | Schools and Other Educational Buildings | $86,000 | [FALRC2629948](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2629948/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [40 Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-stewart-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2630532](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2630532/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [40 Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-stewart-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2629947](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2629947/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [40 Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-stewart-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $86,000 | [ALTC2615773](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2615773/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [987 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/987-s-high-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2628438](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2628438/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [987 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/987-s-high-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2619720](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2619720/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [49 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/49-e-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $49,771 | [ALTR2626773](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2626773/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [800 S Lazelle St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/800-s-lazelle-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $2,043 | [RSWDR2627033](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2627033/) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | [984 S Front St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/984-s-front-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSM2625352](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSM2625352/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [795 Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/795-mohawk-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $16,000 | [ALTR2623062](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2623062/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [729 S 3rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/729-s-3rd-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2623390](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2623390/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [40 Stewart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/40-stewart-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $157,750 | [ALTC2613319](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2613319/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [35 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/35-e-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2617941](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2617941/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [35 E Sycamore St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/35-e-sycamore-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2617571](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2617571/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [749 Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/749-mohawk-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2616856](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2616856/) |

## 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 S High St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [820 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/820-s-high-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [860 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/860-s-high-st/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026
- [863 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/863-s-high-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [809 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/809-s-high-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [808 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/808-s-high-st/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025
- [874 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/874-s-high-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [799 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/799-s-high-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [887 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/887-s-high-st/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026
- [900 S High St Unit 1b](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/900-s-high-st-unit-1b/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [934 S High St](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/934-s-high-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025

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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 2026-10-15 19:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/838-s-high-st/
