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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Marshall County
The county administers building, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing standards and issues permits for construction and modification in unincorporated areas.
- Exempt Based on the published permit categories, the county clearly expects permits for new homes, additions, accessory structures, roofs, decks, pools, signs, fences, and mechanical or electrical upgrades.
- Site plan; dimensions to lot lines and other structures; address assignment; driveway permit approval if applicable; tap fees for city water and sewer if applicable; septic permit if applicable; list of contractors and subcontractors; contractor registration with Marshall County; drainage approval if applicable; TRC approval if applicable; BZA approval if applicable; variance approval if applicable; CDR if required; phone number and email address; complete application data.
- Building code
- International Building Code with Indiana amendments; International Residential Code with Indiana amendments; Uniform Plumbing Code with Indiana amendments; International Mechanical Code with Indiana amendments; National Electrical Code with Indiana amendments.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with Marshall County before permit application is approved.
Fee schedule
Marshall County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Permit issuance follows completion of required pre-application approvals and contractor registration; inspections then occur during construction and a certificate of occupancy may be issued when applicable.
Re-inspection fees are published on the fee schedule. No further public reinspection procedure was found on the county page reviewed.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Marshall County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Marshall County, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Marshall County, IN? ▸
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Marshall County, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Marshall County Building Department / Marshall County Building Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.