Randolph County, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

countywide county building commission and planning/zoning functions, including the unincorporated area

Department

Randolph County Building Commission and Randolph County Area Planning Zoning

Address

100 S Main Street, Winchester, IN 47394 for county government; Area Planning also lists 325 South Oak Street, Winchester, IN 47394 on the department page

Phone

Building Commission (765) 584-0275; Area Planning (765) 584-8610

Email

bldcomsec@randolph.in.gov , djohnting@randolph.in.gov , khalloran@randolph.in.gov

Website

https://www.in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/building-commission/ and https://www.in.gov/counties/randolph/departments/area-planning-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Obtain an Improvement Location Permit from Area Planning first.
2. Determine whether the project is Commercial (Class I) or Non-Commercial (Class II).
3. If commercial, obtain a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
4. Gather detailed plans, septic approval, and driveway/highway placement information.
5. Make sure the contractor is registered with the county.
6. Submit the building permit application in office or use the linked forms.
7. Pay the fee computed from the fee schedule.
8. The county says a completed application can usually result in a permit issued in a few minutes.

Source: Randolph County Building Commission and Randolph County Area Planning Zoning

General Requirements

county FAQ says a permit is needed for new structures, additions, moved structures, and similar building work; Area Planning FAQ also says ILP is required for adding square footage, new structures, moving structures, ponds, and swimming pools

Required Documents

• detailed plans, septic permit or approval when applicable, sewer and water tap for new homes on city utilities, contractor registration if not owner doing own work, and project cost and contractor identity

Building code

the county building page directs applicants to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission codes and standards; the local page reviewed did not clearly publish a county-specific code adoption statement

Owner-builder

homeowner may perform work on own home without county contractor registration; applications may be filed by the property owner or an agent

Contractor requirements

contractors working on the home must be registered with the county before an ILP will be issued

Fees

Permit fee formula

the building permit fee is computed from the county fee schedule; the county ordinance also publishes ILP fees by zoning district

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Randolph County Building Commission and Randolph County Area Planning Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• by phone (phone)

Inspection hours

county page did not publish a public inspection window or schedule

Typical inspection sequence: when a project reaches a stage requiring inspection, contact the Building Commission to schedule

Additional Resources

• Building code: the county building page directs applicants to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission codes and standards; the local page reviewed did not clearly publish a county-specific code adoption statement
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• ILP URL
• Unified Zoning Ordinance
• County FAQ
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Randolph County Building Permit FAQ

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

county FAQ says a permit is needed for new structures, additions, moved structures, and similar building work; Area Planning FAQ also says ILP is required for adding square footage, new structures, moving structures, ponds, and swimming pools

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

Fees are calculated as: the building permit fee is computed from the county fee schedule; the county ordinance also publishes ILP fees by zoning district.

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

1. Obtain an Improvement Location Permit from Area Planning first. 2. Determine whether the project is Commercial (Class I) or Non-Commercial (Class II). 3. If commercial, obtain a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. 4. Gather detailed plans, septic approval, and driveway/highway placement information. 5. Make sure the contractor is registered with the county. 6. Submit the building permit application in office or use the linked forms. 7. Pay the fee computed from the fee schedule. 8. The county says a completed application can usually result in a permit issued in a few minutes.

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Randolph County, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: by phone.