The Waterworks
The Waterworks has filed 4,341 building permits in Columbus since 2014, closing 77% of 3,693 rated permits. 908 permits remain open.
Also listed as: THE WATERWORKS (199 permits), The WaterWorks (6 permits)
77%
4,341
Construction Permits
908
Currently Open
3,693
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
Plumbing2,295 rated
74.4% closed vs 86% median, 11.4 points lower
Mechanical1,398 rated
81.5% closed vs 83% median, 1.5 points lower
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)
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Open41
Closed31
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
96.9%
Open26
Closed677
123 closed / 127 rated
2024
97.0%
Open20
Closed648
648 closed / 668 rated
2023
98.3%
Open14
Closed833
833 closed / 847 rated
2022
27.5%
Open87
Closed33
33 closed / 120 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
50.3%
Open199
Closed201
201 closed / 400 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
84.4%
Open19
Closed103
103 closed / 122 rated
All Permits
4,341 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | MMLSM2608047 | Mechanical | 7102 SAWMILL VILLAGE DR, Columbus | Feb 26, 2026<1yr | Feb 26, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2607868 | Mechanical | 7847 FAIRWIND DR, Columbus | Feb 25, 2026<1yr | Feb 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2607844 | Plumbing | 1141 MICHIGAN AVE, Columbus | Feb 25, 2026<1yr | Feb 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2607852 | Plumbing | 4161 GUSTON PL, Columbus | Feb 25, 2026<1yr | Feb 25, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2607722 | Mechanical | 227 W KENWORTH RD, Columbus | Feb 24, 2026<1yr | Feb 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2607600 | Plumbing | 1434 ROYAL GOLD DR, Columbus | Feb 24, 2026<1yr | Feb 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2607723 | Mechanical | 7657 SESSIS DR, Columbus | Feb 24, 2026<1yr | Feb 24, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2607505 | Plumbing | 892 WILTSHIRE RD, Columbus | Feb 23, 2026<1yr | Feb 23, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2607492 | Mechanical | 892 WILTSHIRE RD, Columbus | Feb 23, 2026<1yr | Feb 23, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2607279 | Mechanical | 5985 MCJESSY DR, Columbus | Feb 20, 2026<1yr | Feb 20, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2607283 | Plumbing | 590 FALLIS RD, Columbus | Feb 20, 2026<1yr | Feb 20, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2607131 | Plumbing | 4469 FOLKESTONE CT, Columbus | Feb 19, 2026<1yr | Feb 19, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2607046 | Plumbing | 8000 CROSSHAVEN DR, Columbus | Feb 18, 2026<1yr | Feb 18, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2607053 | Plumbing | 7962 CROSSHAVEN DR, Columbus | Feb 18, 2026<1yr | Feb 18, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2606881 | Mechanical | 65 W COMO AVE, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 17, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSR2606817 | Plumbing | 1108 PARMA AVE, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 26, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2606867 | Mechanical | 3030 WILDFLOWER TRAIL, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 17, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSR2606891 | Mechanical | 1858 BAY PORT DR, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 26, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2606889 | Plumbing | 1150 ROCKPORT LN, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 17, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSR2606885 | Mechanical | 1150 ROCKPORT LN, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 26, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2606832 | Plumbing | 6666 HEATHER LN, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 17, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2606809 | Mechanical | 6690 KENNERDOWN ST, Columbus | Feb 17, 2026<1yr | Feb 17, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2606227 | Mechanical | 7882 LEAVIEW DR, Columbus | Feb 11, 2026<1yr | Feb 11, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2606199 | Plumbing | 1393 BOSWALL DR, Columbus | Feb 11, 2026<1yr | Feb 11, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2605980 | Mechanical | 9127 TAHOMA ST, Columbus | Feb 9, 2026<1yr | Feb 9, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSR2605799 | Mechanical | 6666 HEATHER LN, Columbus | Feb 6, 2026<1yr | Feb 18, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSR2605579 | Plumbing | 762 NEIL AVE, Columbus | Feb 5, 2026<1yr | Feb 19, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSR2605556 | Mechanical | 245 TIBET RD, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 11, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSM2605471 | Plumbing | 6714 OAKTON LN, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 18, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMEPM2605289 | Plumbing | 2832 WYMAN CT UNIT A, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 4, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2605554 | Mechanical | 5353 CHIMNEY ROCK, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 4, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2605545 | Mechanical | 5509 TURTLE STATION, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 4, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2605551 | Mechanical | 5046 BUFFALO RUN, Columbus | Feb 4, 2026<1yr | Feb 4, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSM2605353 | Mechanical | 5846 NATUREVIEW LN, Columbus | Feb 3, 2026<1yr | Feb 12, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2605355 | Mechanical | 7855 CROSSOVER BLVD, Columbus | Feb 3, 2026<1yr | Feb 3, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMEPC2605104 | Mechanical | 4800 JOURNAL ST, Columbus | Feb 2, 2026<1yr | Feb 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2605271 | Mechanical | 3080 FROBISHER AVE, Columbus | Feb 2, 2026<1yr | Feb 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMEPC2605122 | Mechanical | 4575 E 5TH AVE, Columbus | Feb 2, 2026<1yr | Feb 10, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2605233 | Mechanical | 1606 BAXTER DR, Columbus | Feb 2, 2026<1yr | Feb 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSR2605236 | Plumbing | 1606 BAXTER DR, Columbus | Feb 2, 2026<1yr | Feb 2, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMEPR2604632 | Mechanical | 95 N MONROE AVE, Columbus | Jan 29, 2026<1yr | Jan 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSM2604950 | Mechanical | 7941 COUNTY BROOK LN, Columbus | Jan 29, 2026<1yr | Feb 10, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | PMLSM2604909 | Plumbing | 4325 BELCHER CT, Columbus | Jan 29, 2026<1yr | Jan 29, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSR2604914 | Plumbing | 1250 AMOL LN, Columbus | Jan 29, 2026<1yr | Feb 9, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | MMLSR2604846 | Mechanical | 4880 STILLBREEZE CT, Columbus | Jan 28, 2026<1yr | Feb 13, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSR2604772 | Mechanical | 1587 NORTH STAR AVE, Columbus | Jan 28, 2026<1yr | Jan 28, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSM2604496 | Plumbing | 7967 LEIGHLINBRIDGE WAY, Columbus | Jan 26, 2026<1yr | Feb 10, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSR2604480 | Plumbing | 1730 SUGARMAPLE DR, Columbus | Jan 26, 2026<1yr | Feb 6, 2026 | $0 |
| Closed | PMLSR2604482 | Plumbing | 6039 WINSTEAD RD, Columbus | Jan 26, 2026<1yr | Feb 3, 2026 | $0 |
| Open | MMLSM2604426 | Mechanical | 5405 CHIMNEY ROCK, Columbus | Jan 23, 2026<1yr | Jan 23, 2026 | $0 |
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