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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Starke County
Roof sheeting and roof replacement with no structural changes
New driveways
Door, storm door, window, or garage door replacement with no change in opening size or structural changes
Painting and decorating inside or outside
Gutter replacement
Siding
Concrete or asphalt flatwork such as sidewalks, patios, or driveways
All types of fences
- Exempt Roof sheeting and roof replacement with no structural changes
- Exempt New driveways
- Exempt Door, storm door, window, or garage door replacement with no change in opening size or structural changes
- Exempt Painting and decorating inside or outside
- Exempt Gutter replacement
- Exempt Siding
- Exempt Concrete or asphalt flatwork such as sidewalks, patios, or driveways
- Exempt All types of fences
Required documents
- legal description, property size, map number, cost of construction, year/make/serial or model number for mobile or manufactured homes, height, dimensions, list of existing structures, and owner permission if applicant is not the legal owner
- Owner-builder
- the public material reviewed does not clearly publish a specific owner-builder exemption or rule; thin data
- Contractor requirements
- contractor registration is required for persons performing covered construction-related trades; annual renewal applies
§ 03
Fee schedule
Starke County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
examples include $0.20 per square foot for new single-family dwellings, $0.15 per square foot for certain alterations/repairs/remodeling, and $0.10 to $0.15 per square foot for garages and accessory structures depending on size
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- county page says to contact the office and the office is open for permit and inspection availability; exact scheduling s (contact)
Typical sequence: permit first, then inspections at the required stages
second and additional reinspection fees apply; failure to request inspections carries a penalty
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Starke County permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Starke County, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Starke County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: examples include $0.20 per square foot for new single-family dwellings, $0.15 per square foot for certain alterations/repairs/remodeling, and $0.10 to $0.15 per square foot for garages and accessory structures depending on size.
02 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Starke County, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Starke County, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Roof sheeting and roof replacement with no structural changes; New driveways; Door, storm door, window, or garage door replacement with no change in opening size or structural changes; Painting and decorating inside or outside; Gutter replacement; Siding; Concrete or asphalt flatwork such as sidewalks, patios, or driveways; All types of fences. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Starke County, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Starke County, IN via: county page says to contact the office and the office is open for permit and inspection availability; exact scheduling s.
last verified April 2026
source Starke County Planning Commission / Plan Commission Office ↗
entry id permits/indiana/starke/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Starke County Planning Commission / Plan Commission Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.