Building Permits in City of Rochester

Fulton County, Indiana

Fulton County Area Plan Commission
125 E 9th St, Suite 012, Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-7667
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: FCAPC@co.fulton.in.us
Official Website · Online Permit Portal

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Building permits within Rochester are handled by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission, which has unified countywide jurisdiction.
residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Commercial building permits within Rochester are handled by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Fulton County Area Plan Commission at 574-223-7667 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Rochester defers building permits to the Fulton County Area Plan Commission, which has unified countywide jurisdiction (effective January 2008). Online applications through iWorQ portal. Projects within Rochester also need approval from local Water and Wastewater Departments. County seat of Fulton County, north-central Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Rochester and Fulton County APC websites