Administrative overview · FIPS 18051
Grant 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
Grant County Area Plan Commission
For a project in or near Grant 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
765-668-4765
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
401 S. Adams Street, 4th Floor, Marion, IN 46953
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; permit applications accepted in person until 3:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Routine permits are generally returned before the applicant leaves when submitted by 3:00 p.m.; email/fax/drop-off applications are generally ready for pickup the next day, except new homes and commercial permits.
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 Grant County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Grant 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 765-668-4765.
How long might review take?
Routine permits are generally returned before the applicant leaves when submitted by 3:00 p.m.; email/fax/drop-off applications are generally ready for pickup the next day, except new homes and commercial permits.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call the Area Plan Department at 765-668-4765 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to schedule required inspections. Inspections are generally performed the following working day between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Grant County uses Improvement Location Permits for building permits and states that construction rules are based on the International Residential Code with Indiana amendments; the current public page does not identify a separate 2026 edition. The county ordinance requires an accessory-building permit before installation for structures over 120 square feet; the public FAQ does not provide a complete list of other minor or cosmetic exemptions.