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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Daviess County
A building permit is required for any construction done in Daviess County. New homes also require address assignment.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether the work needs an improvement location permit, zoning compliance review, county building permit, floodplain permit, driveway/right-of-way permit, or state plan review.
- 02 If the project needs zoning approval, file the applicable Daviess County APC or BZA application.
- 03 For a new home, obtain address assignment before utility service is arranged.
- 04 Submit the permit package with the required site sketch or site plan and any project-specific materials.
- 05 Schedule inspections with the county office as work progresses.
- 06 Complete final inspection and close out any related zoning or utility items.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: The county page says the department conducts inspections, but the public pages reviewed do not clearly publish the inspection sequence.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Daviess County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Daviess County, IN? ▸
A building permit is required for any construction done in Daviess County. New homes also require address assignment.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Daviess County, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Daviess County, IN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether the work needs an improvement location permit, zoning compliance review, county building permit, floodplain permit, driveway/right-of-way permit, or state plan review. 2. If the project needs zoning approval, file the applicable Daviess County APC or BZA application. 3. For a new home, obtain address assignment before utility service is arranged. 4. Submit the permit package with the required site sketch or site plan and any project-specific materials. 5. Schedule inspections with the county office as work progresses. 6. Complete final inspection and close out any related zoning or utility items.
last verified April 2026
source Daviess County Building and Compliance Department ↗
entry id permits/indiana/daviess/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Daviess County Building and Compliance Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.