Building Permits in City of Winchester
Randolph County, Indiana
Randolph County Building Commission
325 S Oak St, Suite 204, Winchester, IN 47394
Phone: 765-584-0275
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: bldcomsec@randolph.in.gov
Official Website
325 S Oak St, Suite 204, Winchester, IN 47394
Phone: 765-584-0275
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: bldcomsec@randolph.in.gov
Official Website
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Building permits within Winchester are handled by the Randolph County Building Commission. Must first obtain an Improvement Location Permit from Area Planning. | residential | Contact office | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Commercial building permits within Winchester are handled by the Randolph County Building Commission. | commercial | Contact office | 4-8 weeks |
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Contact the Randolph County Building Commission at 765-584-0275 to schedule inspections.
Additional Notes
Winchester defers building permits to Randolph County. The city's permits page redirects to Randolph County Area Planning & Zoning. Two-step county process — Step 1 is an Improvement Location Permit from Area Planning (765-584-8610), Step 2 is a building permit from the Building Commission. County seat of Randolph County, east-central Indiana.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Winchester and Randolph County websites