Unincorporated Randolph County

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

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

1. 01
   Obtain an Improvement Location Permit from Area Planning first.
2. 02
   Determine whether the project is Commercial (Class I) or Non-Commercial (Class II).
3. 03
   If commercial, obtain a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
4. 04
   Gather detailed plans, septic approval, and driveway/highway placement information.
5. 05
   Make sure the contractor is registered with the county.
6. 06
   Submit the building permit application in office or use the linked forms.
7. 07
   Pay the fee computed from the fee schedule.
8. 08
   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 ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• by phone (phone)

Inspection hours

county page did not publish a public inspection window or schedule

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