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Accessory Structures in Bartholomew County, IN (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Bartholomew County, Indiana.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bartholomew County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Shed & Carport Rules

Unincorporated Bartholomew County charges a building permit fee to add a shed or other accessory structure to a residence: $100 minimum plus $0.10 per square foot of floor area under section 150.20(E) of the county's Building Code. A permit is required whenever the job costs more than $300 under section 150.36. Size, setback and height limits for accessory structures are set separately by the county's Zoning Ordinance, not by this fee schedule.

Shed and Accessory Building Permits, Bartholomew County

Some Restrictions

Bartholomew County Code §§ 150.20(E), 150.36

§ 150.20 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES. ... (E) Accessory structures to residential dwellings. Minimum fee is $100, plus $0.10 per square foot of gross floor area. ... § 150.36 PERMIT REQUIRED. A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration or repair of any building or structure, the cost of which exceeds $300, using forms furnished by the Chief Code Enforcement Officer, and all ...

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