The City of Columbia is currently experiencing a network and system outage that is impacting access to permitting and other technology. Please be patient as we work to resolve this issue.
If you need assistance, email is the most efficient form of communication at this this time; however, if you need to speak with someone via telephone, please use these numbers.
Remain vigilant against fraudulent payment scams!
There is has been an uptick in false invoicing scams nationwide. Please note: payments for Planning and Development permits and applications should be submitted via the official payment portal, and legitimate invoices will only be sent from a columbiasc.gov email address. To learn more about how you can protect yourself against fraud, see the City’s press release.
*INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Applications are accepted: Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Applications are accepted at the Zoning counter at 1401 Main Street, 3rd Floor, via email (zoning@columbiasc.gov), or mail. Online payment options are available.
SO THAT WE CAN BETTER SERVE ALL APPLICANTS: ON THE LAST DAY OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS AND PAYMENT TO ZONING BY 4:00 PM TO ENSURE PROCESSING AND SCHEDULING FOR THE CORRESPONDING PUBLIC HEARING DATE. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FULLY FILLED OUT AND LETTERS OF AGENCY MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE. FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
For any questions, please contact the Zoning Division at (803) 545-3333