Who issues permits
City of Loogootee Building Commissioner's Office; Indiana Department of Homeland Security Building Plan Review Section for Class 1 structures is the listed contact for this area. Before applying, check that the office handles your property’s location and the type of work you’re planning.
Check which office serves your address
This listing refers you to a municipal or other local agency. A city, town, or state department may handle your permits instead of a county office. Confirm the service area before you submit plans or pay a fee.
Apply for a permit
Use the official portal to check which application, payment, and inspection services are available online. Confirm that it covers your property and project type before submitting.
Before you submit
- Confirm the property’s jurisdiction. Check whether the county, a city, or a state agency reviews your type of project.
- Describe the work clearly. Have the address, parcel number, scope, project value, and contractor details ready.
- Ask which documents are needed. Plans, drawings, and owner authorization requirements vary by project.
- Keep a copy. Save the application number, plans, receipts, and review correspondence.
Review times
For an Indiana state construction design release, IDHS issues a release, incomplete-filing notice, or plan-review-selection notice within 10 business days. If selected for review, it issues a release or correction request within 20 business days; each corrected submission receives another response within 10 business days. No local Loogootee review time is published.
Incomplete applications and requested corrections add time. A published estimate is a planning aid, not a guaranteed approval date.
Permit fees
Fees usually depend on project value, floor area, use, and the trades involved. Plan review, trade permits, and reinspections may be charged separately.
Worth asking the permit counter: how construction value is calculated, whether plan review and inspections are included, and which payment methods are accepted.
Building codes and exemptions
Codes referenced
Indiana's currently effective state rules list the 2014 Indiana Building Code (2012 IBC with Indiana amendments), 2020 Indiana Residential Code (2018 IRC with Indiana amendments), 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code (2006 IPC), 2009 Indiana Electrical Code (2008 NEC), 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code (2012 IMC), 2010 Indiana Energy Conservation Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2007), 2014 Indiana Fire Code (2012 IFC), and 2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code (2012 IFGC). Loogootee states that it enforces applicable local and state safety codes.
Work that may not need a permit
No exemption summary is listed. Ask the issuing official before treating minor or cosmetic work as permit-exempt.
An exemption from a building permit does not remove zoning, floodplain, utility, fire, or other requirements.
Scheduling inspections
Contact the Loogootee Building Commissioner at 812-295-1000 ext. 5 to arrange required local inspections. The city states that the office manages permits and conducts inspections. For Class 1/public-commercial projects where no approved local department has jurisdiction, contact Indiana DHS Code Enforcement at 317-232-1407.
Keep the approved plans on site and don’t cover work until the relevant inspection has passed.
Zoning and land use
Check the property’s zoning before deciding on setbacks, height, lot coverage, or a change of use.
Open the planning or zoning reference ↗Contractor licensing
Check the contractor’s business name and current license or registration with the official licensing resource.
No contractor lookup is listed. Ask the agency which licensing requirements apply.
Work without a permit
The Loogootee Building Commissioner is authorized to enforce local codes and issue citations for violations; the official page does not publish a specific fine, added permit fee, or stop-work amount. Indiana's General Administrative Rules also include a civil-penalty rule for violations within state jurisdiction.
Confirm that the necessary approvals are in place before work begins. Keep approved plans, receipts, inspection results, and the final sign-off: missing approvals can cause problems when a property is sold, refinanced, or insured.
Official resources
Check these agency pages for current information before you apply, pay a fee, or schedule work.
Common questions
Does Martin County have a countywide building permit office?
No countywide building permit office was identified for Martin County. The listing points to City of Loogootee Building Commissioner's Office; Indiana Department of Homeland Security Building Plan Review Section for Class 1 structures. Inside city or town limits, permits are generally handled by that municipality. Outside them, ask the county which rules apply: some rural areas have no local building permit, but state requirements (such as electrical, plumbing, or septic rules) can still apply.
Can I apply for a permit online in Martin County?
Yes. The listing includes an online permit portal at in.gov. The agency also publishes application forms and a fee schedule online. Check that the portal accepts your address and project type before you pay a fee.
Can I check a contractor's license for work in Martin County?
No license lookup is listed for Martin County. Ask the office at 812-295-1000 ext. 5 which contractor registration or license applies to your project, and check the Indiana licensing board for state-licensed trades.
Which building code edition is cited for Martin County?
The published code information cites the 2018 International Residential Code and 2012 International Building Code. State and local amendments can change specific requirements, and adoptions change over time, so confirm the edition in force on your application date.
What if my property is near the Martin County line?
Permits are issued by the jurisdiction where the parcel sits, not the nearest office. Check the county on your property tax bill or with the assessor. Martin County borders Daviess County, Dubois County, Greene County, Lawrence County, Orange County.
Neighboring counties
If your property is near the county line, confirm which county it is in. These counties share a border with Martin County.