Building Permits in City of Tell City

Perry County, Indiana

Tell City Planning and Zoning
700 Main St, Tell City, IN 47586
Phone: 812-547-7490
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST)
Email: sgoodson@tellcity.in.gov
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and alterations within Tell City and its 2-mile jurisdiction.
residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction within Tell City and its 2-mile jurisdiction.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact Tell City Building Inspector Steve Goodson at 812-547-7490 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Building Inspector Steve Goodson (sgoodson@tellcity.in.gov, fax 812-548-4048). Tell City Planning Commission (11 members) handles rezoning and subdivisions. Board of Zoning Appeals (5 members) handles variances. Licensed contractors list maintained. Comprehensive Plan adopted 2022. County seat of Perry County, southern Indiana along the Ohio River.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: Tell City Planning and Zoning website