Compare the present layout with the recorded work
Columbus Building and Zoning Services links permit tracking, recent record searches and an online zoning map. For a house with converted space, identify how each room is used today and which changes you know about. Keep any permit numbers with the corresponding work, rather than assuming a listing description proves a room’s approved use. If you cannot find an older record, ask the department how to locate it. Photos and an authorized visit help compare records with the actual condition.
Helpful details to begin
- Current layout, including converted or unfinished rooms
- Known alterations and any existing permit references
- Occupancy and which spaces can be shown safely
