Administrative overview · FIPS 18143
Scott 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
Scott County Planning Department / Area Plan Commission / Building Commission
For a project in or near Scott 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
812-752-8445 Ext. 1
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1 E. McClain Avenue, Suite G-40, Scottsburg, IN 47170
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 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 Scott County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Scott County Planning Department / Area Plan Commission / Building 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?
No verified online portal was located in the reviewed public materials. Contact 812-752-8445 Ext. 1 and request the current application route before preparing a final submittal.
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?
Contact the Planning Department/Building Commission at 812-752-8445 Ext. 1 for permit assistance and inspection scheduling. The official county FAQ directs applicants to the Scott County Planning Commission for building permits; applications may require plans, site information, zoning review, and any applicable state design release.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Scott County zoning and Improvement Location Permit requirements, Building Commission requirements, and applicable Indiana building codes. The county's official zoning ordinance requires an Improvement Location Permit for covered new construction, structural alteration/remodeling, changes in occupancy or use of structures, and changes in land use; a specific current 2026 technical edition was not identified. The official zoning materials identify raising crops as an exception to the Improvement Location Permit requirement for vacant-land use. The reviewed public county pages did not publish a complete minor/cosmetic exemption list. Scottsburg has a separate municipal building-permit process within city limits; confirm jurisdiction before filing.