Howard County, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission

Street address

224 N. Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901

Phone

765-456-2330

khcpc@cityofkokomo.org

Coverage

The county plan commission is the public-facing permit and zoning contact for Howard County outside city limits. Howard County FAQ says the Kokomo Plan Commission can assist with permits and is a city / county commission that can help whether you are in the county or city.

Online portal

Permit portal

IN.gov hosted department page with linked PDF forms and ordinance documents

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Howard County

County fee schedule lists an Improvement Location Permit for both Kokomo and Howard County, at $1.00 per $1,000 estimated cost with $100 minimum and $1,000 maximum.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Howard County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$100 minimum for Improvement Location Permit

Plan check fee

The published schedule does not label a separate plan check fee for the county ILP. Separate planning application fees exist for rezoning, subdivision, site plan, and variance cases.

Permit fee formula

$1.00 per $1,000 estimated cost, up to $1,000 maximum

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Fee schedule references certificate of occupancy inspections for non-residential and residential categories, but no full inspection sequence was published on the county page reviewed.

The fee schedule includes an after-the-fact surcharge for unpermitted work. Stormwater permits are managed separately through the county stormwater district.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Howard County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Howard County, IN? ▸

County fee schedule lists an Improvement Location Permit for both Kokomo and Howard County, at $1.00 per $1,000 estimated cost with $100 minimum and $1,000 maximum.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Howard County, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Howard County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100 minimum for Improvement Location Permit. Fees are calculated as: $1.00 per $1,000 estimated cost, up to $1,000 maximum. Plan check fee: The published schedule does not label a separate plan check fee for the county ILP. Separate planning application fees exist for rezoning, subdivision, site plan, and variance cases..

last verified April 2026 source Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission ↗ entry id permits/indiana/howard/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Kokomo-Howard County Plan Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Howard County