Who issues the permit in Unincorporated Martin County?

The local building department for Unincorporated Martin County handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.

How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?

Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Unincorporated Martin County?

Unincorporated Martin County does not issue residential building permits. Martin County has no county building department and issues no residential building permit. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Local Building Officials directory (Martin County report, printed 9/27/2026) lists no local building official for 'All Areas Not In Jurisdictions Listed Below', only the IDHS state inspector (Matthew Prost, 317-232-1407), who handles Class 1 (commercial) structures; the state does not issue permits for one- and two-family dwellings. The county's official site lists no building, planning, or zoning office. The Martin County Health Department issues septic permits. The state residential code still applies to the work.

The requirements below come from Indiana rules and describe the standard the work must still meet. They are not a statement that Unincorporated Martin County will issue you a permit.

Permit may be required

It depends. Whether fence installation or replacement needs a permit in Unincorporated Martin County comes down to the details of your project.

Indiana has no statewide fence permit rule; height, placement, and permit requirements come from local zoning and building ordinances. A fence serving as a pool barrier must meet Indiana's Section R326.27.3: at least 4 feet high, completely surrounding the pool and deck, with self-closing, latching gates capable of being locked. Before digging, the person responsible must notify the statewide one-call association at least two full working days before work begins (IC 8-1-26-16).

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Documents you may need

Fence or zoning permit application, where the local unit requires oneSometimes required
Property address and parcel informationrequired
Site plan or survey showing the fence line, height, and property linesLikely required

Possible inspections

Final or location inspection where the local unit requires one

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Unincorporated Martin County?: It depends. Whether fence installation or replacement needs a permit in Unincorporated Martin County comes down to the details of your project. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Unincorporated Martin County?: The local building department for Unincorporated Martin County handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?: Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.