COLUMBIA COUNTY

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PERMITS, INSURANCE & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
There are no Impact Fees in Columbia County. The County provides one-stop permitting through the office of Building Inspections and Permitting. The turnaround time for permitting typically involves a two-week period: however this depends on the size and nature of the project. Prior to building plan review, the following documents must be submitted:

  • Two sets of plans (one set to be kept on the job)
  • Water/Sewer tap fees paid
  • Approved site plan by Planning and Zoning
  • Permit Application

Commercial Review Fees:

Building Official
$100
Fire Marshall $100 for the first 10,000 sq. ft.
Over 10,000 sq. ft. - .015 per sq. ft.

Commercial (Fire) Sprinkler System
  $25 Plan Review
  $25 Inspection Fee
  $.05 Per Sprinkler Head

Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily & Public Buildings, Having total Valuation:

Building Permit Fees May Vary Depending Upon The Project
$300 and less No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $15 fee for each inspection shall be charged
$301 to $2,000 $5 per thousand or fraction thereof. ($15 is inspection required)
$2,001 to $15,000 $10 for the first $2,000 plus $3 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $15,000
$15,001 to $50,000 $49 for the first $15,000 plus $2.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $136.50 for the first $50,000 plus $2 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $236.50 for the first $100,000 plus $1.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,000 and up $736.50 for the first $500,000 plus $.75 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.


Name/Address Total
Avail
Largest
Water Sewer Gas Elect. Tele. Rail Zoning Elevation Env. Phase I Soil Boring
Columbia Cty. 670
670
670
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
NA
HI
     
Industrial District  
                   
 
                   
Horizon South 325
17.3
12.3
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
NA
M2
410'-520'
yes
yes
Industrial Park