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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Switzerland County
Residential satellite TV installations
Fences
Farm accessory buildings
Industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under state law
- Exempt Residential satellite TV installations
- Exempt Fences
- Exempt Farm accessory buildings
- Exempt Industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under state law
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Prepare permit application on county forms.
- 02 Submit two copies of drawings, plans, and specifications.
- 03 Include a plat or map showing building location and setbacks.
- 04 Include a survey certified by an Indiana professional engineer or land surveyor unless the Building Commissioner says it is not necessary.
- 05 File plans with the State Building Commissioner when state release is required.
- 06 Receive local approval after the county Building Commissioner reviews the application for code compliance.
- 07 Local permits are not issued until a Release for Construction from the State Building Commissioner is received, when that state release applies.
- 08 Permit is issued after fees are paid.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Switzerland County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
The ordinance fee table starts at $10 for some listed items; the lowest clearly labeled line item is reinspection/additional inspection at $10.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Notify the Building Commissioner orally or in writing. (contact)
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Switzerland County permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is The ordinance fee table starts at $10 for some listed items; the lowest clearly labeled line item is reinspection/additional inspection at $10..
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN, follow these steps: 1. Prepare permit application on county forms. 2. Submit two copies of drawings, plans, and specifications. 3. Include a plat or map showing building location and setbacks. 4. Include a survey certified by an Indiana professional engineer or land surveyor unless the Building Commissioner says it is not necessary. 5. File plans with the State Building Commissioner when state release is required. 6. Receive local approval after the county Building Commissioner reviews the application for code compliance. 7. Local permits are not issued until a Release for Construction from the State Building Commissioner is received, when that state release applies. 8. Permit is issued after fees are paid.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Residential satellite TV installations; Fences; Farm accessory buildings; Industrialized building systems or mobile structures certified under state law. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Switzerland County, IN via: Notify the Building Commissioner orally or in writing..
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Switzerland County Building Inspector, Planning, Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.