Accessory Structures in Clark County, IN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Clark County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

ADU Rental Restrictions

Clark County allows accessory living quarters as Special Use #28, but only when clearly complementary to the main residence and expressly not for rental purposes, per the Table S.U. special-use list in Zoning Code § 156.48.

Clark County ADU No-Rental Zoning Rule

Significant Restrictions

Clark County Code of Ordinances § 156.48, Table S.U. (Special Use #28)

List of Special Use Designations ... Accessory living quarters clearly complementary to main use and not for rental purposes 28

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Shed & Carport Rules

In unincorporated Clark County, an accessory building or shed needs an improvement location permit before construction starts, and it must sit at least five feet off the side and rear property lines. A basic accessory building or barn permit costs $15 for structures of 144 square feet or less.

Clark County Shed and Accessory Building Rules

Some Restrictions

Clark County Code of Ordinances § 156.22(G)(4)

(4) The side and rear setback for accessory structures shall be five feet.

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