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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Huntington County
County DCD page lists permits for commercial structure, residential dwelling, additions, roof alterations, decks, accessory structures, fences, ponds, swimming pools, and electrical/plumbing work.
Fence permits are listed with no fee, but not as exempt from permitting
Floodplain development permit can be no-fee when in conjunction with a building permit
- Exempt Fence permits are listed with no fee, but not as exempt from permitting
- Exempt Floodplain development permit can be no-fee when in conjunction with a building permit
Required documents
- Depends on permit type. County page says some projects use specific permit forms in the portal and some applications still require paper filing.
- Building code
- Huntington County Building Code plus state building codes and the 2020 Indiana Residential Code are listed by the county
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Create an online permitting account with a preferred email address.
- 02 Select Huntington County, Indiana from the jurisdiction list.
- 03 Choose the correct project type and complete the matching permit application.
- 04 Upload or provide required documents in the portal.
- 05 Pay fees through the software.
- 06 County staff reviews the submittal and issues the permit after requirements are satisfied.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Huntington County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
County fee table shows $0 for some items such as fence and some floodplain permits, but minimum paid fee depends on permit type
02
Permit fee formula
County fee table includes flat fees and some square-foot formulas on the published fee schedule
03
Reinspection fee
Re-inspection fee listed as $50 on the county fee table
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- County office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
County fee schedule shows a $50 re-inspection fee
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Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Huntington County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Huntington County, IN? ▸
County DCD page lists permits for commercial structure, residential dwelling, additions, roof alterations, decks, accessory structures, fences, ponds, swimming pools, and electrical/plumbing work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Huntington County, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Huntington County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is County fee table shows $0 for some items such as fence and some floodplain permits, but minimum paid fee depends on permit type. Fees are calculated as: County fee table includes flat fees and some square-foot formulas on the published fee schedule.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Huntington County, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Huntington County, IN, follow these steps: 1. Create an online permitting account with a preferred email address. 2. Select Huntington County, Indiana from the jurisdiction list. 3. Choose the correct project type and complete the matching permit application. 4. Upload or provide required documents in the portal. 5. Pay fees through the software. 6. County staff reviews the submittal and issues the permit after requirements are satisfied.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Huntington County, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Huntington County, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Fence permits are listed with no fee, but not as exempt from permitting; Floodplain development permit can be no-fee when in conjunction with a building permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Huntington County Community Development (DCD) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.