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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Boone County
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.
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm zoning, setbacks, and whether any additional APC or BZA action is needed before permit filing.
- 02 Download the applicable permit packet from the Area Plan application forms page.
- 03 Submit the completed packet with plans and supporting documents to the Area Plan office.
- 04 Area Plan issues the Improvement Location Permit and the building inspection placard when the application is approved.
- 05 Post the placard at the road before work begins.
- 06 Call the office at least 24 hours in advance for each required inspection.
- 07 Complete final inspection and obtain the Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.
Fee schedule
Boone County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Call 765-482-3821 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Typical inspection sequence: Temporary electric, footing and foundation, rough-in and permanent electric, insulation, final inspection, then Certificate of Occupancy where applicable.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Boone County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Boone County, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Boone County, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Boone County, IN? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Boone County, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Boone County Area Plan Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.