Building Department

For general questions on permits, fees, and types of inspections: Please email building@johnsoncounty.in.gov

Building Permit Packets and Fee Schedule 

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.

BUILDING CODE

As stated in the Johnson County Ordinance Number 2008-02:

Pursuant Indiana Code 22-13-2-3 (b), the rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this code and shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code, with effective dates as fixed therein.  Johnson County does not have any adopted amendments or individual building codes. 

The Indiana Administrative Code - Title 675 Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission can be viewed at the State of Indiana website, or directly by clicking HERE.

In the unincorporated parts of Johnson County, the Director of Planning and Zoning, or his/designated agents, are charged with administering and enforcing all provisions of the building code.  If you have questions regarding provisions or applicability of the code, contact the Building Offical or Director at 317-346-4350

Fire Code: The Department of Planning and Zoning works with all Fire Districts within Johnson County for assistance on Fire Code regulations and Inspections. 

Road Impact Fee:

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).

Advance Structural Components - I-joist : 

 It is required to indicate at the time of permit application if the structure will be using “advanced structural components”. Advanced structural components are defined as lightweight I-joists or lightweight roof trusses.

Energy Code: 

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

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