Building Permits in City of Washington

Daviess County, Indiana

City of Washington Building Commission
2113 Memorial Ave, Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-254-8208
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: bldgcomm@washingtonin.us
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations within the City of Washington and a 2-mile surrounding area.
residential $0.10/sq ft (first floor minimum) 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction and renovations within Washington city limits and a 2-mile area.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Commercial Building Permit

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Washington Building Commission at 812-254-8208 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Building Commissioner Jonathan Casper (also serves as Daviess County Plan Director). Opens early at 7:30 AM. Permits required before construction within city limits and a 2-mile surrounding area. No permits needed for siding, replacement windows, doors, or remodeling. Pool permits required for 18"+ depth. Special permits for fences and pools. County seat of Daviess County, southwest Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: City of Washington Building Commission website