The Waterworks
The Waterworks has filed 4,556 building permits in Columbus since 2014, closing 79% of 3,951 rated permits. 925 permits remain open. Primarily files plumbing permits. 6.6 points below the city median of 85.3%. Busiest year: 2023 with 843 permits.
Also listed as: THE WATERWORKS (199 permits), The WaterWorks (10 permits)
79%
4,556
Construction Permits
925
Currently Open
3,951
Rate-Eligible
permits > 1yr old
2014–2026
Years Active
Closure rate based on permits older than 1 year. "Issued" and "Stop Work" statuses are excluded.
Performance by Permit Type
Plumbing2,390 rated
75.5% closed vs 87% median, 11.3 points lower
Mechanical1,561 rated
83.6% closed vs 84% median
Median based on all applicants with 20+ rated permits in each category. Only permits older than 1 year are rated.
Year-by-Year Summary
2026(YTD)
—
Open79
Closed215
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
98.0%
Open13
Closed690
384 closed / 392 rated
2024
97.2%
Open19
Closed649
649 closed / 668 rated
2023
98.8%
Open10
Closed833
833 closed / 843 rated
2022
27.7%
Open86
Closed33
33 closed / 119 rated
2021
65.7%
Open57
Closed109
109 closed / 166 rated
2020
62.2%
Open118
Closed194
194 closed / 312 rated
2019
52.8%
Open145
Closed162
162 closed / 307 rated
2018
50.4%
Open198
Closed201
201 closed / 399 rated
2017
73.3%
Open75
Closed206
206 closed / 281 rated
2016
66.8%
Open69
Closed139
139 closed / 208 rated
2015
71.9%
Open38
Closed97
97 closed / 135 rated
2014
85.1%
Open18
Closed103
103 closed / 121 rated
All Permits
4,556 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | MMLSM2626187 | Mechanical | 2450 SAWMILL VILLAGE CT, Columbus | Jul 2, 2026<1yr | Jul 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2626179 | Mechanical | 1100 OAKLAND PARK AVE, Columbus | Jul 2, 2026<1yr | Jul 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2626121 | Mechanical | 1532 WORTHINGTON PARK BLVD, Columbus | Jul 2, 2026<1yr | Jul 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2626133 | Mechanical | 982 KENWAY CT, Columbus | Jul 2, 2026<1yr | Jul 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625966 | Mechanical | 2230 RIVER RUN, Columbus | Jul 1, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625986 | Mechanical | 5452 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jul 1, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625906 | Mechanical | 71 LIBERTY COMMONS RD UNIT C, Columbus | Jul 1, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2625891 | Plumbing | 1576 ROYAL GOLD DR, Columbus | Jul 1, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625996 | Mechanical | 5554 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jul 1, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2625742 | Mechanical | 161 E NORTH BROADWAY, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625705 | Mechanical | 5404 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625748 | Mechanical | 1518 ROYAL GOLD DR, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625753 | Mechanical | 1320 STERLING SILVER WAY, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSC2625642 | Plumbing | 7400 HUNTINGTON PARK DR, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625821 | Mechanical | 5397 STEEPLECHASE LN, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625757 | Mechanical | 5442 FLINTSTONE DR, Columbus | Jun 30, 2026<1yr | Jun 30, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2625423 | Plumbing | 2497 LOGGERS RUN CT, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625613 | Mechanical | 5434 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625398 | Mechanical | 2858 ROBINBROOK BLVD, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625521 | Mechanical | 3315 JOSHSTOCK DR, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625393 | Mechanical | 5871 HARVEST OAK, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625504 | Mechanical | 2452 TEAKWOOD DR UNIT 17, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625395 | Mechanical | 5845 ABBEY CHURCH RD, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625397 | Mechanical | 2930 WILDFLOWER TRAIL, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2625558 | Plumbing | 5195 SABINE HALL, Columbus | Jun 29, 2026<1yr | Jun 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2625288 | Mechanical | 4119 ARBURY LN, Columbus | Jun 26, 2026<1yr | Jun 26, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625075 | Mechanical | 5423 STEEPLECHASE LN, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625158 | Mechanical | 5890 GARDEN GROVE BLVD, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMEPC2625140 | Plumbing | 2779 WESTBELT DR, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2625114 | Mechanical | 412 PARKVIEW DR, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2625163 | Mechanical | 2201 OTTER LN, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2625107 | Mechanical | 5813 SCENIC EDGE BLVD, Columbus | Jun 25, 2026<1yr | Jun 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624893 | Mechanical | 2304 RIVER RUN, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624948 | Mechanical | 758 PARKGROVE WAY, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2624964 | Mechanical | 301 SIEBERT ST, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624970 | Mechanical | 2940 MALLARD MEADOWS, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2624966 | Plumbing | 946 MEDINAH TER, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMEPC2622971 | Mechanical | 3951 N HIGH ST, Columbus | Jun 24, 2026<1yr | Jun 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624689 | Mechanical | 1609 AMERICAN BEAUTY LN, Columbus | Jun 23, 2026<1yr | Jun 23, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624578 | Mechanical | 1781 WILLOWAY CIR, Columbus | Jun 23, 2026<1yr | Jun 23, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2624662 | Mechanical | 5515 LEINSTER ST, Columbus | Jun 23, 2026<1yr | Jun 23, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSM2624342 | Plumbing | 10 W NORTHWOOD AVE UNIT 315, Columbus | Jun 22, 2026<1yr | Jul 1, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2624378 | Plumbing | 2451 QUARRY VALLEY RD, Columbus | Jun 22, 2026<1yr | Jun 22, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2624526 | Mechanical | 2218 DEVERON LN, Columbus | Jun 22, 2026<1yr | Jun 22, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624337 | Mechanical | 5422 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jun 22, 2026<1yr | Jun 22, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624184 | Mechanical | 5430 LAKOTA DR, Columbus | Jun 19, 2026<1yr | Jun 19, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624173 | Mechanical | 5406 CAMBRIA WAY, Columbus | Jun 19, 2026<1yr | Jun 19, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624179 | Mechanical | 5406 FOXHOUND LN, Columbus | Jun 19, 2026<1yr | Jun 19, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2624104 | Mechanical | 7072 SAWMILL VILLAGE DR, Columbus | Jun 18, 2026<1yr | Jun 18, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSM2624076 | Mechanical | 4895 LAKE FOREST BLVD UNIT 2G, Columbus | Jun 18, 2026<1yr | Jun 26, 2026 | $0 |
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