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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Floyd County
A permit is required for any structure 120 square feet or more, including storage sheds, garages, pool houses, pools, and similar structures
- Application
- Health department approval or sewer tap-in receipt
- Site plan
- Recorded deed or purchase contract
- Building plans
- For new single-family dwellings, a site plan from an Indiana licensed surveyor or engineer
- For manufactured homes, HUD data plate/data label or Indiana modular/mobile insignia floor plans plus pier/tie-down specs
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Identify zoning district using Elevate GIS, email, or phone
- 02 Prepare the permit application and required attachments
- 03 Submit application by email or in person
- 04 County reviews the application and inspections are scheduled by phone or email
- 05 Permit is issued after review and required approvals
Source: Floyd County Department of Building and Development Services ↗
Fee schedule
Floyd County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (812) 981-7611 (phone)
- building@floydcounty.in.gov (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Inspection windows vary by published page; confirm current schedule with the county office
- Inspection hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Time windows
- Inspection windows published as 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM; another page lists Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Typical sequence: Temp pole, footers, walls, plumbing ground rough-in, framing/all rough-ins, service, final
Source: Floyd County Department of Building and Development Services ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Floyd County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Floyd County, IN? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Floyd County, IN? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Floyd County, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Floyd County Department of Building and Development Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.