County Building Permits
Boone County, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Boone County, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County office for unincorporated Boone County; official county materials also reference Boone County zoning administration and building inspection functions for county territory.
- Department
- Boone County Area Plan Commission
- Address
- Boone County Office Building, 116 W. Washington St., Suite 101, Lebanon, IN 46052
- Phone
- 765-482-3821
- nschell@co.boone.in.us
Application Process
- Confirm zoning, setbacks, and whether any additional APC or BZA action is needed before permit filing.
- Download the applicable permit packet from the Area Plan application forms page.
- Submit the completed packet with plans and supporting documents to the Area Plan office.
- Area Plan issues the Improvement Location Permit and the building inspection placard when the application is approved.
- Post the placard at the road before work begins.
- Call the office at least 24 hours in advance for each required inspection.
- Complete final inspection and obtain the Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.
General Requirements
County materials state an Improvement Location Permit is issued for all building permits, including electrical upgrades; placards are issued for construction activity including new primary structures, additions, remodels, accessory and storage structures, temporary mobile homes, electrical upgrades, swimming pools, and signs.
Required Documents
- Permit application packet
- Plans sufficient to confirm setbacks and code compliance
- Specific packet depends on residential, commercial, demolition, floodplain, or agricultural use
- Building code
- County inspection page directs questions on International or State Building Code requirements to the building inspector; county permit forms and inspection procedures operate under Indiana and state building code review.
- Contractor requirements
- No countywide contractor licensing page was located in the reviewed materials; applicants should confirm trade-specific state licensing and any county registration requirements directly with Area Plan.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Square-foot and use-based fee schedules are referenced in county packets and fee schedule documents.
- Reinspection fee
- There is a fee for each reinspection, payable when the Certificate of Occupancy is picked up.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Boone County Area Plan Commission to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call 765-482-3821 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Typical inspection sequence: Temporary electric, footing and foundation, rough-in and permanent electric, insulation, final inspection, then Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: County inspection page directs questions on International or State Building Code requirements to the building inspector; county permit forms and inspection procedures operate under Indiana and state building code review.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Application forms
- Schedule inspection
- Permit posting procedure
- 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 Boone County Area Plan Commission before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boone County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Boone County, IN?
- County materials state an Improvement Location Permit is issued for all building permits, including electrical upgrades; placards are issued for construction activity including new primary structures, additions, remodels, accessory and storage structures, temporary mobile homes, electrical upgrades, swimming pools, and signs.
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Boone County, IN?
- Fees are calculated as: Square-foot and use-based fee schedules are referenced in county packets and fee schedule documents..
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Boone County, IN?
- 1. Confirm zoning, setbacks, and whether any additional APC or BZA action is needed before permit filing. 2. Download the applicable permit packet from the Area Plan application forms page. 3. Submit the completed packet with plans and supporting documents to the Area Plan office. 4. Area Plan issues the Improvement Location Permit and the building inspection placard when the application is approved. 5. Post the placard at the road before work begins. 6. Call the office at least 24 hours in advance for each required inspection. 7. Complete final inspection and obtain the Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Boone County, IN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call 765-482-3821.
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