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Floyd County, IN Building Safety: Building Inspections (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Enforcement authority
Director of Operations and Planning
Sealing order takes effect
10 days absent a hearing request
Emergency-action hearing deadline
Within 10 days of complaint
Owner refuses inspection
County obtains court inspection warrant
Civil forfeiture ceiling
Up to $1,000

Summary

Under Floyd County Code § 151.01, the Director of Operations and Planning can order repair or removal of an unsafe building, hold a hearing before the Board of Commissioners, take emergency action without notice, and ask a court for an inspection warrant if the owner refuses entry.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Floyd County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

(E) Order and notice. (1) The enforcement authority is authorized to issue an order requiring any remedies described in I.C. 36-7-9-5 and containing the information and time limit required by I.C. 36-7-9-5. ... (H) Emergency orders. (1) Emergency action in order to protect life, safety, or property may be taken, without issuing an order or giving notice, but shall be taken in accordance with I.C. 36-7-9-9. The action is limited to the abatement of immediate danger. ... (M) Inspection warrants. The enforcement authority may obtain an inspection warrant from the court in cases when the owner or possessors refuse the authority permission to inspect as provided in I.C. 36-7-9-16.

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Full Breakdown

C. 36-7-9-25. C. C. 36-7-9-8. C. 36-7-9-17 and -22, a hearing on the complaint must happen within ten days. C. 36-7-9-16. C. 36-7-9-11, and disputes over the resulting bill can be taken to a state court of general jurisdiction.

Violations & Fines

The enforcement authority can ask the County Attorney to bring a civil action seeking remedies under I.C. 36-7-9-19 and -22, including forfeiture of up to $1,000, and unpaid abatement costs can be turned into a judgment against the property under I.C. 36-7-9-13. Knowingly interfering with an order or obstructing inspection or repair work is itself a violation under § 151.01(O), punishable by up to $500 per day under § 151.99.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an unsafe-building inspection start in unincorporated Floyd County?
The Director of Operations and Planning, as enforcement authority under § 151.01, inspects the property and, if it meets the code's unsafe-building conditions, issues an order requiring specific remedies with the information and time limit set by Indiana Code, then notifies everyone with a property interest in the building.
Can the county act before giving me notice?
Only for emergencies. Section 151.01(H) lets the enforcement authority take immediate action to abate an imminent danger to life, safety, or property without first issuing an order or notice, though the county can then seek to recover its costs in court from the fee-interest holder.
What if I refuse to let an inspector onto my property?
The enforcement authority can go to court for an inspection warrant under § 151.01(M) and I.C. 36-7-9-16. Refusing entry does not stop the process; it just shifts the county to a judicial route to gain access.
Can I appeal an order on my building?
Yes. The Board of Commissioners serves as hearing authority under § 151.01(F) for disputes arising under this section, and for a sealing order specifically, the affected owner can request a hearing in writing within ten days of issuance before it becomes final.

Sources & Official References

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