Building Department

BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW TIME:

The average review time on a building permit application is 10 business days. Please plan your project accordingly.

This is subject to change if the department receives more than the expected number of permits in a week.

Beginning August 8th, 2021

Building Permit Applications for all new single-family homes and commercial developments for areas within White River Township will be assessed a Road Impact Fee. The Road Impact Fee will be collected by the Planning and Zoning Office along with the Building Permit Fee at the issuance of the Building Permit. All questions should be directed to the Johnson County Highway Department (317-346-4630).

9/4/18. Per Senate Bill 393, you will now be required to indicate at time of permit application if your structure will be using “advanced structural components”. Advanced structural components are defined as lightweight I-joists or lightweight roof trusses.

Per new Energy Codes, Johnson County Planning & Zoning will be requiring permits for all window replacements. 

Click here for a list of current Building Code Adopted by the State of Indiana https://www.in.gov/dhs/boards-and-commissions/fpbsc-rules/