Who issues building permits in Indiana?
Building permits are normally issued by the municipal Building Department in the city where the property is located. In some situations, for example with property that is located in unincorporated areas, it is the county Building Department that is responsible for permitting. Even if your town is incorporated, some places have agreements in place that allow the county to issue permits. For example, Pulaski County issues permits for all unincorporated areas in the county as well as for building permits needed for properties located in Winamac, Monterey, and Medaryville. What kinds of projects in Indiana need building permits? Permit requirements vary from city to city, but generally anything involving construction will need a permit. Constructing new buildings or demolishing old an old building certainly requires a permit, but many smaller projects do too. This includes small projects such as fences, swimming pools, sheds, detached garages, and retaining walls. For smaller projects such
