Administrative overview · FIPS 18023
Clinton 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
Clinton County Area Plan Commission
For a project in or near Clinton 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
765-659-6302
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
2 E Washington Street, Suite 104, Frankfort, IN 46041
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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 Clinton County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clinton County Area Plan Commission 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 765-659-6302.
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?
Twenty-four-hour notice is required for inspections; schedule by calling 765-652-6302. Footers, walls, and under-floor plumbing must be inspected before concrete is poured.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2020 Indiana Residential Code based on the 2018 IRC; 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code based on the 2006 IPC with amendments; Indiana Electrical Code based on the 2008 NEC; Indiana Mechanical Code based on the 2012 IMC; 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code; Indiana Swimming Pool Code; Indiana Fire Prevention Code based on the 2012 IFC with 2014 amendments; Indiana Fuel Gas Code based on the 2012 IFGC with 2014 amendments; and applicable administrative/safety rules. Portable structures of 200 square feet or less do not require a permit, footings, or foundations if setback and ordinance standards are met. Decks under 30 inches above natural grade generally do not require a permit unless attached to an existing structure. Replacing only shingles and/or decking does not require a permit; framing or roof modifications do.