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Building Safety in Floyd County, IN (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Floyd County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

Building Permits

In unincorporated Floyd County, the county will not issue a building permit for new construction until the property owner has first obtained a driveway permit from the Board of Commissioners' office under Chapter 153.

Building Permit Rules in Floyd County

Some Restrictions

Floyd County Code § 153.17(A), (C), (D)

(A) (1) No person shall construct or improve a driveway without first obtaining a driveway permit from the Board of Commissioners’ designate, or the County Infrastructure Coordinator/Engineer’s office. ... (C) No building permit for new construction will be issued until the driveway permit has been issued. (D) A driveway permit will be issued for the purpose of permitting vehicular acce...

Building Inspections

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.

Unsafe Building Inspections and Orders in Floyd County

Some Restrictions

Floyd County Code § 151.01(E), (H), (M)

(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...

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