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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for White County
new homes, additions, remodels that affect structure or footprint, accessory structures above the stated thresholds, structural changes, many electrical, plumbing, and mechanical upgrades, and other work listed in the county notice
- Exempt Change of windows in the same size
- Exempt Roof replacement with no change to roof line or rafters
- Exempt Siding
- Exempt Painting
- completed application, estimated construction value, contractor contact information, property record card, site plan, construction drawings, energy code documentation when applicable, drainage or septic confirmation when applicable, and TLRSD confirmation if within its service area
- Building code
- The public page lists a Building Codes Enforced document, but the exact code title was not captured in the source material reviewed
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor name, address, and phone are required on the residential application packet; commercial work may require CDR before local permit issuance
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether the project needs a permit.
- 02 Prepare the application packet and required supporting documents.
- 03 Submit through the portal or to White County Building and Planning.
- 04 County staff reviews zoning, floodplain, and building requirements.
- 05 If commercial, obtain CDR or other upstream releases as required.
- 06 Permit is issued after all required approvals are complete.
Source: White County Building and Planning / Building Inspector's Office ↗
Fee schedule
White County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Permit review, required inspections during construction, final inspection, then certificate of occupancy
Re-inspection and additional inspections are $35 each
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated White County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated White County, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated White County, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated White County, IN? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated White County, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with White County Building and Planning / Building Inspector's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.