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
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
- Completed building permit application
- Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)
- Plot plan or survey
Commercial Building Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Indiana State Design Release
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