City Building Permits

Roachdale, Indiana, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Roachdale, Indiana, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Putnam County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

County issues permits for Roachdale; county page also serves as zoning administrator for Roachdale

Department
Putnam County Planning and Building Department
Address
1 W Washington St., 4th Floor, Room 46, Greencastle, IN
Phone
765-301-9108
Website
https://co.putnam.in.us/building-and-planning

Application Process

  1. File the county application packet.
  2. Submit plans and supporting documents.
  3. County review and issuance.
  4. Call for inspections during the project.

General Requirements

County permit required for Roachdale projects.

Required Documents

  • County forms and state-required attachments.
Permit validity
County ordinance applies.
Building code
County/state adopted rules.
Owner-builder
County contractor listing exemption applies.
Contractor requirements
Listed contractor required unless exempt.

Fees

Permit fee formula
County fee schedule applies
Reinspection fee
County reinspection fee and double-fee penalty for work started before permit

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Putnam County Planning and Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Call county office (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: County permit inspections

24 hours notice required

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Putnam County Planning and Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Roachdale, Indiana Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Roachdale, Indiana, IN?
County permit required for Roachdale projects.
How much does a building permit cost in Roachdale, Indiana, IN?
Fees are calculated as: County fee schedule applies.
How do I apply for a building permit in Roachdale, Indiana, IN?
1. File the county application packet. 2. Submit plans and supporting documents. 3. County review and issuance. 4. Call for inspections during the project.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Roachdale, Indiana, IN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Call county office.

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