Administrative overview · FIPS 18081
Johnson 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
Johnson County Department of Planning & Zoning
For a project in or near Johnson 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
317-346-4350
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
86 W Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Review expectation
Average building permit review is 10 business days, subject to workload.
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 Johnson County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Johnson County Department of Planning & Zoning 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 317-346-4350 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
How long might review take?
Average building permit review is 10 business days, subject to workload.
How are inspections scheduled?
Contact building@johnsoncounty.in.gov or 317-346-4350 for permit assistance and inspections.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A for a specific 2026 edition; the department enforces applicable Indiana State Building Code and Johnson County zoning/subdivision/building regulations in its unincorporated jurisdiction. The public county pages do not publish a complete minor/cosmetic exemption list; properties inside municipalities are outside county jurisdiction and should use the municipal authority.