About the Building Commission
 

The Miami County Building Department is responsible for issuing Building Permits and providing follow-up inspections for construction and remodeling projects in the unincorporated areas of Miami County.

Permits enable the county to enforce the life-safety provisions of the building codes in Indiana. These codes are a minimum standard, protecting life, health, property and public welfare by insuring public and private buildings meet a quality standard set for all buildings in the State of Indiana.

Regulated activity includes, but is not limited to:

 

	Building new buildings
	Remodeling existing buildings
	Creating additions
	Alterations of structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical elements of a building
	Placement of manufactured housing (mobile homes)
	Constructing some types of exterior decks
	Installing swimming pools
	Building storage buildings
	Upgrading electrical service
	Connecting to a sanitary sewer

Permits attained for these types of activity allows for qualified inspections to be made to insure safety and appropriate construction.

If you have questions regarding a project you are about to undertake, please feel free to contact the office at your convenience.