Administrative overview · FIPS 18019
Clark County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Clark County Planning & Zoning Office
For a project in or near Clark County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
812-285-6287
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Clark County Government Center, 300 Corporate Drive, Room 208, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Clark County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clark County Planning & Zoning Office is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 812-285-6287.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
All commercial and residential inspections require 24-hour notification. Schedule by calling 812-285-6287 or emailing the Executive Director at ewise@clarkcounty.in.gov. Planning and Zoning staff may inspect land and issue permits.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2020 Indiana Residential Code, based on the 2018 International Residential Code with Indiana amendments, for permits issued after December 26, 2019; applicable Indiana building codes for commercial work; and Clark County's Unified Development Ordinance, amended February 26, 2026, for zoning and development standards. The public page does not publish a complete minor-work exemption list. Residential improvement and contractor-trade applications are accepted online; floodplain and development approvals may add requirements. The county's jurisdiction covers unincorporated Clark County and the Town of Borden, while municipalities may have their own permitting offices.