Columbus Leads National Large Metros in Multifamily Permitting Surge Following Zoning Reform

By Snejana Farberov · Realtor.com · 2026-07-14

According to reporting from Realtor.com, Columbus, Ohio, has outperformed the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas by reaching a permit rate of 4.3 new multifamily units per 1,000 residents. This activity marks a seven-year high for the city and coincides with significant legis

According to reporting from Realtor.com, Columbus, Ohio, has outperformed the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas by reaching a permit rate of 4.3 new multifamily units per 1,000 residents. This activity marks a seven-year high for the city and coincides with significant legis