Building Permits in Rush County

Rush County, Indiana

Rush County Planning and Zoning Department
101 E Second St, Room 211, Rushville, IN 46173
Phone: 765-932-3090
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EST)
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Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Improvement Location Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and alterations in unincorporated Rush County. The City of Rushville has its own planning office.
residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction in unincorporated Rush County. State-level IDHS review applies for Class 1 structures.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Rush County Planning and Zoning Department at 765-932-3090 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Executive Director Mike Holzback. Department handles improvement location permits, subdivisions, variances, special exceptions, replats, and rezones. BZA meets first Wednesday monthly at 5:30 PM, APC meets first Wednesday at 6:00 PM, both at Rush County Courthouse Assembly Room. City of Rushville has separate planning office. East-central Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: Rush County Planning and Zoning website