Administrative overview · FIPS 18043
Floyd 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
Floyd County Department of Building & Development Services
For a project in or near Floyd 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
812-981-7611
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
2524 Corydon Pike, Suite 203, New Albany, IN 47150
Operating hours
N/A; building inspections are scheduled Monday-Thursday 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m.; appointments are highly recommended.
Review expectation
Allow 5-7 business days for review of a residential permit application when all required documents are present.
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 Floyd County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Floyd County Department of Building & Development Services 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 812-981-7611.
How long might review take?
Allow 5-7 business days for review of a residential permit application when all required documents are present.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 812-981-7611 or email building@floydcounty.in.gov. Applications and inspection requests may be emailed or delivered in person; the county asks applicants to schedule during the published Monday-Thursday inspection windows.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2020 Indiana Residential Code and 2009 Indiana Electrical Code are identified on the county residential application; commercial work also requires applicable Indiana codes and, where required, an Indiana State Design Release. Any structure 120 square feet or more, including sheds, garages, pool houses, and pools, requires a building permit. The public FAQ does not publish a broader cosmetic-maintenance exemption list.