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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Warrick County
County residential fee table notes that agricultural structures on 20+ acres used for agricultural purposes are exempt from permit fees, and taxpayers filing an Agricultural Section F are exempt from permit fees. It also notes that structures on 20+ acres used for personal or residential storage still require a permit.
- Exempt County residential fee table notes that agricultural structures on 20+ acres used for agricultural purposes are exempt from permit fees, and taxpayers filing an Agricultural Section F are exempt from permit fees. It also notes that structures on 20+ acres used for personal or residential storage still require a permit.
Required documents
- Residential blueprints or computer-generated house plans; commercial drawings/plans; commercial State Construction Design Release.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Warrick County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential single-family dwelling is 0.08 per sq. ft. or minimum $200. Commercial principal use is 0.10 per sq. ft. or minimum $250.
02
Permit fee formula
See county residential and commercial fee tables. Examples from the public tables include square-foot formulas and minimums by use type.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Residential fee table shows a $25 re-inspection fee for each additional inspection.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Warrick County permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Warrick County, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Warrick County, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential single-family dwelling is 0.08 per sq. ft. or minimum $200. Commercial principal use is 0.10 per sq. ft. or minimum $250.. Fees are calculated as: See county residential and commercial fee tables. Examples from the public tables include square-foot formulas and minimums by use type..
02 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Warrick County, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Warrick County, IN. The following work is generally exempt: County residential fee table notes that agricultural structures on 20+ acres used for agricultural purposes are exempt from permit fees, and taxpayers filing an Agricultural Section F are exempt from permit fees. It also notes that structures on 20+ acres used for personal or residential storage still require a permit.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Warrick County Building Department ↗
entry id permits/indiana/warrick/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Warrick County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.