Administrative overview · FIPS 18063
Hendricks 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
Hendricks County Planning & Building Department
For a project in or near Hendricks 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
317-745-9255
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
355 S Washington Street, Suite G80, Danville, IN 46122
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 Hendricks County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Hendricks County Planning & Building Department 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 317-745-9255.
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?
Use the county Citizens Permit & Complaint Portal linked from the Building Permit Information page to apply, check status, pay review/inspection fees, and schedule inspections. For help, contact Kim Wells or the Planning & Building Department at 317-745-9255.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The Building Division enforces the Indiana State Building Code and county Building Code Ordinance No. 2022-29. Residential requirements reference the 2012 Indiana Energy Code; the public page does not identify a specific current 2026 code edition. The public county materials do not publish a complete minor/cosmetic exemption list. Permit requirements vary by improvement type; residential applications cover new homes, additions, remodeling, accessory buildings, swimming pools, and demolitions, and state/health/clean-water approvals may also be required.