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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Henry County
county permit application exists for building work; county code requires compliance with building code, flood prevention, and other applicable regulations.
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.
- 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.
- Exempt Gardening and landscaping not for profit are allowed without a permit.
- Exempt Domestic pets not for profit and not a kennel are allowed without a permit.
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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the county permit application and checklist.
- 02 Complete the application with owner, contractor, site, and cost data.
- 03 Attach support data and site plan as needed.
- 04 Email the completed packet to the county permit clerk.
- 05 County notes all applications get a minimum 24 hour review.
- 06 The application states the office has up to 10 days to issue a permit under state and county code.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Henry County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
mixed fee schedule in the county PDF
02
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Henry County permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Henry County, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Henry County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: mixed fee schedule in the county PDF.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Henry County, IN, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Henry County, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
entry id permits/indiana/henry/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Henry County Planning Commission / Department of Building before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.