Building Permits in City of North Vernon

Jennings County, Indiana

Jennings County Area Planning Commission
200 E Brown St, Vernon, IN 47282
Phone: 812-352-3005
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: apc@jenningscounty-in.gov
Official Website · Online Permit Portal

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Building permits within North Vernon are handled by the Jennings County Area Planning Commission.
residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Commercial building permits within North Vernon are handled by the Jennings County Area Planning Commission.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Jennings County Area Planning Commission at 812-352-3005 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

North Vernon defers building permits, code enforcement, plan review, and construction inspections to the Jennings County Area Planning Commission. Online applications through iWorQ portal. The county seat is Vernon, but North Vernon is the largest city in Jennings County. Southeast Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of North Vernon and Jennings County APC websites