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.
We recommend communicating with the Planning Staff responsible for your review area before submitting your application.
Submit applications to the Development Center via email to developmentcenter@columbiasc.gov or in person at 1401 Main Street (the entrance is on Washington between Main and Assembly) during normal business hours.
Please be sure to save and submit your completed application as a PDF.
Appeal a Staff Decision
Appeals of staff decisions regarding Historic Preservation or Urban Design review are heard by the relevant DRC.
Bailey Bill Review
Part A – Preliminary Certification Application
(This application should be accompanied by a HPDRC application)
If you are not the owner of the property, or the property has multiple owners, please also submit the following forms with your application:
Application Deadlines
Guide to D/DRC Meetings
For questions regarding the DRC application process please contact the Planning Division.