GOVERNMENT BUSINESS RESIDENTS THINGS TO DO HOW DO I? Search COLUMBIA HOMEGOVERNMENTDEPARTMENTSCLERK'S OFFICEFORMS & APPLICATIONS FORMS & APPLICATIONS Select the application you need in the provided list below. Copies of the applications can also be obtained at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Submit and pay for your application or permit using the following options: Payment/Paperwork Dropbox in City Hall Lot - Drop utility bill payments and employment applications - Pay fees for permits/inspections (building, dumpster, electrical, occupancy/property) by check with corresponding paperwork attached. 2. Email Forms - Email the Clerk’s Office or email Building and Zoning - Complete all requested areas of forms and provide documentation as required. Incomplete forms will delay the approval process. 3. Online Payments BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS RESIDENTIAL Fence Residential & Commercial Residential - Accessory Structure Detached structures, Decks, Pergolas, Carports, Garages Residential - Interior Renovation Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, etc. Residential - New Home Residential - Solar Residential - Swimming Pool COMMERCIAL Commercial All Commercial projects will use this permit, including Solar. Fence Residential & Commercial OCCUPANCY Inspection Guidelines for Residential and Rental Property Occupancy Inspection Occupancy Permit SIGNS Sign Sign Variance Request OTHER Demolition Permit Electrical Work Excavation Temporary Structure ZONING & SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Special Use Subdivision Improvement Plan and Checklist Subdivision Final Plat and Checklist Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Checklist Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Zoning Variance MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS Architectural Review Board Review Certificate of Appropriateness Request Dumpster / PODS Electrical Contractor Registration Registered Electrical Contractor List OTHER FORMS & APPLICATIONS DOING BUSINESS Business License Food Truck Vendor Home Business Liquor License Flyers/Peddlers/Solicitors Sign Video Gaming DONATIONS Bench Donation Program Metter Park Memorial Brick Shoemaker School Commemorative Brick Tree Donation Program EVENTS Liquor License Supplemental (Special Event) Raffle License Special Event Temporary Structure EVENT VENDOR & PARTICIPATION APPLICATIONS FestiFall Halloween Hi-Jinks Scarecrow Crawl Bright Night Christmas Parade PARKS Park Athletic Areas Park Pavilion Reservation POP-UP SHOP Temporary License Agreement Usage Agreement TOURISM Local Tourism Grant Application UTILITIES Backflow Device Test Inspection Form Hydrant Water Meter Rental Agreement Sewer Service Utilities Application Utilities Direct Debit Info and Authorization Water Service DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION Fee Ordinance Number 3566 May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 Freedom of Information Act Request Plan Commission Submittal Schedule FY'20/'21 Plan Commission Submittal Schedule FY'21/'22 BID OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS DIRECTORY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CONTACT BOARD OF ALDERMAN ELECTED OFFICIALS ELECTION INFORMATION FACILITY RENTALS FORMS & APPLICATIONS MUNICIPAL CODE NEW RESIDENT GUIDE NOTARY PUBLIC OFFICE CLOSURES ONLINE PAYMENTS REQUEST FOR RECORDS (FOIA) TRASH, RECYCLING & YARD WASTE UTILITIES YARD SALES CONTACT US FEE SCHEDULE MUNICIPAL CODE FAQS AGENDAS & MINUTES FORMS AND APPLICATIONS REPORT A CONCERN ONLINE PAYMENTS BID OPPORTUNITIES SCHOOLS CONTACT US 208 S Rapp Columbia, IL 62236 Phone: 618-281-7144 Fax: 618-281-5477 Email HOURS City Hall is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday Office Closures QUICK LINKS How Do I? SITE LINKS Home Accessibility Contact Us Site Map Sign In