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Swimming Pools & Spas in Howard County, IN (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Howard County, Indiana.

Verified from official government sources

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

Pool Permits

Howard County treats a residential swimming pool as a structure under § 150.02, so § 150.05 requires a Building Commissioner permit before construction begins on any pool costing more than $100; separate Chapter 96 rules cover public and semi-public pools.

Howard County Residential Pool Construction Permit

Some Restrictions

Howard County Code §§ 150.02(B), 150.05(A)

(B) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure, other than fences in the county, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of the provisions of this chapter. ... (A) ...

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