# Building permits at 979 S James Rd, Columbus, OH

26 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 12: Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Fire systems | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $1,200,000 | [FALRC2628173](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2628173/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2623352](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2623352/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2621718](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2621718/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $1,200,000 | [ALTC2617704](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2617704/) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Fire systems |  | Not listed | [FALRC2527498](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALRC2527498/) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2521041](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2521041/) |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2520525](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2520525/) |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $800,000 | [ALTC2515817](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2515817/) |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPC2422709](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPC2422709/) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2314256](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2314256/) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC2313619](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2313619/) |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC2143657](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC2143657/) |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC2143494](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC2143494/) |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $25,000 | [ALTC2129835](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTC2129835/) |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSC2012191](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSC2012191/) |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSC2001943](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSC2001943/) |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC1914015](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC1914015/) |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPC1822488](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPC1822488/) |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Fire systems |  | Not listed | [FALR1709934](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALR1709934/) |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC1713599](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC1713599/) |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $15,000 | [INTR1708243](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/INTR1708243/) |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPC1604847](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPC1604847/) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $12,000 | [INTR1618155](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/INTR1618155/) |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | $64,000 | [RERF1414462](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RERF1414462/) |
| Jan 3, 2012 | Fire systems | Mechanical Permits or NA | $1,000 | [FALR1138499](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FALR1138499/) |
| Nov 29, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Non-residential and No-housekeeping | Not listed | [FNCO1133285](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/FNCO1133285/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2929 Hampshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2929-hampshire-rd/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,000 | [ALTR2640587](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ALTR2640587/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1048 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1048-s-james-rd/) | 770 ft SE | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMEPR2636973](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMEPR2636973/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [954 S Ashburton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/954-s-ashburton-rd/) | 900 ft E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $2,000 | [RSWDR2635420](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2635420/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1048 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1048-s-james-rd/) | 770 ft SE | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $5,000 | [RSWDR2632764](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2632764/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [3006 Hampshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3006-hampshire-rd/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,000 | [PMEPI2630805](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPI2630805/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [2911 Hampshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2911-hampshire-rd/) | 970 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2630229](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2630229/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3006 Hampshire Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3006-hampshire-rd/) | 590 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMEPR2617204](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMEPR2617204/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2900 Ashby Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2900-ashby-rd/) | 850 ft W | Addition | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $50,000 | [ADDR2614545](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/ADDR2614545/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1105 S Kellner Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1105-s-kellner-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $7,167 | [RSWDR2639942](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2639942/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1103 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1103-s-james-rd/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2635023](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2635023/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [3091 Brownlee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/3091-brownlee-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,000 | [DMGR2628921](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/DMGR2628921/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1061 Eastmoor Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1061-eastmoor-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMLSR2627235](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2627235/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2914 Templeton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2914-templeton-rd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical |  | Not listed | [EMLSR2627231](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/EMLSR2627231/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [901 Elizabeth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/901-elizabeth-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSR2626150](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSR2626150/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [827 S James Rd Unit 29](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/827-s-james-rd-unit-29/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMLSM2625758](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMLSM2625758/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2928 Templeton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/2928-templeton-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $11,112 | [RSWDR2624973](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2624973/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [901 Elizabeth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/901-elizabeth-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2621924](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2621924/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [947 Elizabeth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/947-elizabeth-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing |  | Not listed | [PMEPR2620583](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/PMEPR2620583/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [947 Elizabeth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/947-elizabeth-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential | $10,000 | [RSWDR2620588](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/RSWDR2620588/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1088 S Ashburton Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1088-s-ashburton-rd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) |  | Not listed | [MMLSR2618420](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/permit/MMLSR2618420/) |

## 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 James Rd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1025 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1025-s-james-rd/): newest permit Mar 22, 2025
- [923 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/923-s-james-rd/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [1048 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1048-s-james-rd/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [901 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/901-s-james-rd/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025
- [891 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/891-s-james-rd/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [1077 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1077-s-james-rd/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [867 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/867-s-james-rd/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025
- [1103 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1103-s-james-rd/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [1110 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1110-s-james-rd/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025
- [1127 S James Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/1127-s-james-rd/): newest permit Mar 18, 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 2026-10-10 12:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, all 26 permits at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/columbus/address/979-s-james-rd/
