The Miami County Building Department is responsible for issuing Building Permits and providing follow-up inspections for construction and remodeling projects in the unincorporated areas of Miami County.
Permits
Permits enable the county to enforce the life-safety provisions of the building codes in Indiana. These codes are a minimum standard, protecting life, health, property and public welfare by insuring public and private buildings meet a quality standard set for all buildings in the State of Indiana.
Regulated Activity Includes, but is Not Limited to
Building new buildings
Remodeling existing buildings
Creating additions
Alterations of structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical elements of a building
Placement of manufactured housing (mobile homes)
Constructing some types of exterior decks
Installing swimming pools
Building storage buildings
Upgrading electrical service
Connecting to a sanitary sewer
Permits attained for these types of activity allows for qualified inspections to be made to insure safety and appropriate construction.
Questions
If you have questions regarding a project you are about to undertake, please feel free to contact the office at your convenience.
