Parke County, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Countywide planning, zoning, and building improvement permit administration for unincorporated Parke County

Department

Parke County Planning Commission / Planning and Zoning Office

Address

116 W. High St., Room 105, Rockville, IN 47872

Phone

765-569-3394

Email

planning@parkecounty.in.gov

Website

https://www.in.gov/counties/parke/planning-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Obtain septic release number from Parke County Health Department
2. Complete written application
3. Provide site plan
4. Provide floor plan for habitable buildings
5. Provide legal description or copy of warranty deed or recorded contract
6. Obtain signatures of owners, contractors, and subdivision boards if applicable
7. Pay fees
8. Provide proof of E911 address for all new residences

Source: Parke County Planning Commission / Planning and Zoning Office

General Requirements

"All structural building improvements" according to county planning commission page

Required Documents

• septic release number, written application, site plan, floor plan for habitable structures, legal description, signatures, fee payment, E911 proof for new residences

Contractor requirements

Contractor/builder name is requested on the application, but no separate contractor licensing rule was published in the county materials reviewed

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50.00

Permit fee formula

Flat fee by structure type, not a published valuation-based formula in the materials reviewed

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Public county materials state there is no charge on exempt properties if they are being used and occupied by the permit holder

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; office closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch; Friday is a remote day

Typical inspection sequence: Inspection workflow is not published in the reviewed materials

Additional Resources

• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Planning and zoning page
• Building permit application
• Well permit application
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Parke County Building Permit FAQ

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

"All structural building improvements" according to county planning commission page

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

The minimum permit fee is $50.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee by structure type, not a published valuation-based formula in the materials reviewed.

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

1. Obtain septic release number from Parke County Health Department 2. Complete written application 3. Provide site plan 4. Provide floor plan for habitable buildings 5. Provide legal description or copy of warranty deed or recorded contract 6. Obtain signatures of owners, contractors, and subdivision boards if applicable 7. Pay fees 8. Provide proof of E911 address for all new residences

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

The following work is generally exempt: Public county materials state there is no charge on exempt properties if they are being used and occupied by the permit holder.