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County building permits

Unincorporated Bartholomew County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bartholomew County, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement

Street address
440 Third Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Coverage
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.
§ 02

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm whether the work is regulated under county building code and whether any zoning or floodplain approvals are also needed.
  2. 02
    Use the county code enforcement page to obtain the applicable permit forms and required materials.
  3. 03
    Submit plans and supporting documents to the county code enforcement office for review.
  4. 04
    Wait for permit issuance before starting work.
  5. 05
    Call the office to schedule inspections with at least 24 hours notice.
  6. 06
    Complete final inspection and clear all fees and fines before final sign-off.

Source: Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 812-379-1535 (phone)
Inspection hours
Calls may be made until 4:30 PM the day before.

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: footing, under-slab, basement foundation, crawl-space foundation, rough-in, final.

Source: Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Bartholomew County permits

01 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN?
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN, follow these steps: 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.
02 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bartholomew County, IN via: 812-379-1535.
last verified April 2026 source Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/indiana/bartholomew/unincorporated

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Bartholomew County Code Enforcement / Technical Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.