Henry County, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

county planning and building office for county jurisdiction; county materials do not present a clean public split for every incorporated town.

Department

Henry County Planning Commission / Department of Building

Address

1201 Race Street Suite 210, New Castle, IN 47362

Phone

765-529-7408

Email

tgreen@henrycounty.in.gov , anevitt@henrycounty.in.gov , abarnard@henrycounty.in.gov

Website

https://www.henryco.net/PlanningCommission.aspx and https://www.henryco.net/BuildingDepartment.aspx

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the county permit application and checklist.
2. Complete the application with owner, contractor, site, and cost data.
3. Attach support data and site plan as needed.
4. Email the completed packet to the county permit clerk.
5. County notes all applications get a minimum 24 hour review.
6. The application states the office has up to 10 days to issue a permit under state and county code.

General Requirements

county permit application exists for building work; county code requires compliance with building code, flood prevention, and other applicable regulations.

Required Documents

• permit application, estimated cost, owner and contractor information, site address, and support data; checklist materials may include site plan and assessor information.

Building code

county development code requires compliance with the building code, Title 8 flood prevention, and other applicable regulations; the exact adopted edition was not clearly stated on the landing pages reviewed.

Fees

Permit fee formula

mixed fee schedule in the county PDF

Reinspection fee

the county fee PDF publishes enforcement fees, including an ILP after construction has begun fee of $100 and a development code enforcement fee of $5

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Appurtenant features like walks, driveways, curbs, drainage installations, mailboxes, lamp posts, bird baths, and similar features are allowed without permits under the county zoning code excerpt.
• Gardening and landscaping not for profit are allowed without a permit.
• Domestic pets not for profit and not a kennel are allowed without a permit.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Planning Commission office hours are Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Monday and for lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: application review first, then permit issuance, then inspections as required.

enforcement fees are published in the fee PDF, but a separate reinspection fee was not clearly identified.

Additional Resources

• Building code: county development code requires compliance with the building code, Title 8 flood prevention, and other applicable regulations; the exact adopted edition was not clearly stated on the landing pages reviewed.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Henry County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, IN?

county permit application exists for building work; county code requires compliance with building code, flood prevention, and other applicable regulations.

How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Henry County, IN?

Fees are calculated as: mixed fee schedule in the county PDF.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, IN?

1. Download the county permit application and checklist. 2. Complete the application with owner, contractor, site, and cost data. 3. Attach support data and site plan as needed. 4. Email the completed packet to the county permit clerk. 5. County notes all applications get a minimum 24 hour review. 6. The application states the office has up to 10 days to issue a permit under state and county code.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Henry County, IN?

The following work is generally exempt: Appurtenant features like walks, driveways, curbs, drainage installations, mailboxes, lamp posts, bird baths, and similar features are allowed without permits under the county zoning code excerpt.; Gardening and landscaping not for profit are allowed without a permit.; Domestic pets not for profit and not a kennel are allowed without a permit..