Building Permits in City of Petersburg

Pike County, Indiana

Petersburg City Hall
704 E Main St, Petersburg, IN 47567
Phone: 812-354-8511
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and alterations within the City of Petersburg. Pike County does not require county-level building permits, but Petersburg does.
residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction within the City of Petersburg.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact Petersburg City Hall at 812-354-8511 to schedule inspections. The Building Commission of Pike County administers building rules and inspections within Petersburg.

Additional Notes

Pike County no longer requires county-level building permits, but the cities of Petersburg, Winslow, and Spurgeon do require permits. The Building Commission of Pike County is designated to administer building rules and inspections within Petersburg. County seat of Pike County, southwest Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: Pike County and City of Petersburg government websites