County Building Permits
Bartholomew County, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bartholomew County, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Published county permit authority for the unincorporated county; county code enforcement page also serves as the public building permit and inspection reference for much of the county.
- Department
- Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement
- Address
- 440 Third Street, Columbus, IN 47201
- Phone
- 812-379-1535
Application Process
- Confirm whether the work is regulated under county building code and whether any zoning or floodplain approvals are also needed.
- Use the county code enforcement page to obtain the applicable permit forms and required materials.
- Submit plans and supporting documents to the county code enforcement office for review.
- Wait for permit issuance before starting work.
- Call the office to schedule inspections with at least 24 hours notice.
- Complete final inspection and clear all fees and fines before final sign-off.
Source: Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement
General Requirements
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 812-379-1535 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Calls may be made until 4:30 PM the day before.
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: footing, under-slab, basement foundation, crawl-space foundation, rough-in, final.
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- BCPBMP 2019 PDF
- License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bartholomew County Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN?
- 1. Confirm whether the work is regulated under county building code and whether any zoning or floodplain approvals are also needed. 2. Use the county code enforcement page to obtain the applicable permit forms and required materials. 3. Submit plans and supporting documents to the county code enforcement office for review. 4. Wait for permit issuance before starting work. 5. Call the office to schedule inspections with at least 24 hours notice. 6. Complete final inspection and clear all fees and fines before final sign-off.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 812-379-1535.
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