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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Perry County
The department states it issues an improvement location permit for a structure that is erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, converted, or enlarged. The page also says an improvement location permit is required before occupying or using vacant land, before occupying or using a structure that is constructed, reconstructed, moved, or enlarged, before changing the use of a structure or land, and before changing a nonconforming use.
- Complete application, dimensional floor plan, and water/sewage permit if applicable. The application also notes that a site plan from an Indiana licensed surveyor is required for new single-family dwellings.
- Contractor requirements
- Spec sheets for engineered materials must be on site during construction for inspector reference. The application also references compliance with state statutes and county ordinances.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm the work is in the county's permit jurisdiction.
- 02 Complete the building permit application.
- 03 Prepare and attach a complete copy of the application, a dimensional floor plan, and, if applicable, a water/sewage permit.
- 04 Submit the application to planning and zoning.
- 05 The office reviews the filing and issues the permit if the submittal is complete and compliant.
- 06 Start work within one year and finish within two years.
Fee schedule
Perry County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Permit issuance first, then construction, then required inspections, then certificate of occupancy before occupancy.
$50 re-inspection fee is referenced in the application for a failed final inspection related to the energy-efficiency certificate requirement. The fee schedule also lists $75 per individual re-inspection.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Perry County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Perry County, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Perry County, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Perry County Planning and Zoning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.