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Daviess County, Indiana

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Daviess County, Indiana

67Index Score / 100
#20 of 92 in Indiana

Daviess County, Indiana requires a building permit for construction, and its Building & Compliance Department administers the process.1 County zoning also applies, while the Health Department handles permits for properties using onsite sewage systems.23

At a glance

Building permit
Required for construction in Daviess County1
Zoning
County zoning applies2
Septic
Apply before construction through the county Health Department34
RV living
Private-land residential occupancy is not confirmed; ask Building & Compliance2
Tiny homes
No specific occupancy rule confirmed; ask Building & Compliance about the parcel2
Owner-builder
No explicit exemption confirmed; ask Building & Compliance before starting work5
Private well
Local residential-well permitting is not resolved; ask the Health Department67

Who to call

Building permits

Daviess County Building & Compliance Department

Building-code enforcement, plan review, permits and inspections in Daviess County

812-444-5798

Septic permits

Daviess County Health Department

Septic system applications and environmental health questions

812-254-8666

300 East Hefron Street, Washington, IN 47501

Roads & driveways

Daviess County Highway Department

County roads, bridges, small structures and rights-of-way outside cities and towns

812-444-5798

5247 E 100 N, Montgomery, IN 47558

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 27, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in Daviess County, Indiana?

Yes. Daviess County requires a building permit for construction, administered by the county Building & Compliance Department.1 The department reviews plans, issues permits and conducts inspections to enforce state and local minimum standards.8

Indiana has adopted statewide building and residential codes, but which code provisions apply depends on the type of structure.9 An agricultural building used only for agriculture on the same land and not for retail trade is outside the state Class 1 design-release category, but that does not exempt it from Daviess County permits, zoning or inspections.10 Daviess County has not confirmed an owner-builder exemption, so an owner acting as general contractor should ask Building & Compliance what applications and inspections apply before work begins.5

Who issues building permits in Daviess County?

The Daviess County Building & Compliance Department is the first call for building permits, plan review, inspections and zoning-related forms; its published phone number is 812-444-5798.8 The county page links an improvement-location permit application and zoning-compliance forms.8

The available county information does not identify the inspection stages, a certificate-of-occupancy rule or a current county fee schedule. Ask Building & Compliance which drawings, approvals, fees and inspections match the proposed structure before ordering materials. Indiana state design-release review may also apply to a Class 1 project, and local permits may still be required even when state filing is not.11 Residential and agricultural inspections remain matters for the local government where a local entity administers them.12

Does Daviess County have zoning?

Yes. The Daviess County Advisory Plan Commission administers the county zoning ordinance and makes recommendations on rezoning or ordinance modifications, while the Board of Zoning Appeals hears development applications that may not meet the ordinance standards.2 Daviess County also publishes zoning districts and an official zoning map that identifies incorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions.13

A parcel's district matters because the available materials do not confirm district-specific minimum lot size, minimum dwelling size, setbacks, lot coverage or height limits. Ask Building & Compliance to identify the parcel's zoning district and confirm the dimensional standards in writing. If land will be divided outside a municipality, Indiana requires the proper plat and approval process before lots are sold, with plan-commission control where a subdivision-control ordinance applies.14

How do septic permits work in Daviess County?

The Daviess County Health Department and its Environmental Health Services staff administer residential and commercial onsite sewage permitting.3 A septic application must be made before construction, and installation must be performed by a certified installer under the cited state rules and county septic ordinance.4 The Health Department's published contact is 812-254-8666 at 300 East Hefron Street, Washington, Indiana.15

Only about 4.3% of mapped county soils avoid a “very limited” rating for a conventional septic drain field, so make the soil evaluation an early feasibility item rather than assuming a conventional layout will work.16 For a residence that cannot connect to sewer, Indiana generally requires a compliant septic tank and soil-absorption system; drywells and cesspools are not allowed as onsite sewage treatment.17

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Daviess County?

Daviess County has zoning, but the available county rules do not confirm residential RV occupancy on a private parcel or a specific tiny-home occupancy standard.2 Ask Building & Compliance whether the proposed use is allowed in the parcel's district and what building, septic, setback and occupancy approvals would apply.

Indiana's campground rules do not answer the private-land question: those rules address regulated campgrounds rather than residential occupancy on an individually deeded lot.18 West Boggs Park permits temporary RV camping under park-specific stay and return limits, but that policy applies only at the county park and does not establish a right to live in an RV elsewhere in Daviess County.19 A tiny home intended as a dwelling still needs a parcel-specific answer from Building & Compliance and a lawful sanitation plan from the Health Department.14

Building a home in Daviess County: what are the steps?

  1. Call Building & Compliance at 812-444-5798 to identify the zoning district, required zoning review, building application, plans and inspection sequence.8
  2. Confirm the homesite, minimum dimensions and setbacks with Building & Compliance because parcel-specific dimensional standards are not confirmed in the available county information.2
  3. If the site will use onsite sewage, apply through the Health Department before construction and use a certified installer.4
  4. Confirm private-well requirements with the Health Department; Indiana notes that some local health departments require residential-well permits, but the county-specific requirement is unresolved.7
  5. Obtain permission from the road authority for a driveway connection; INDOT handles state-highway access through its electronic permit system.20
  6. Ask whether the site is in a floodway because most Indiana floodway development falls under DNR jurisdiction and may also require local or federal approval.21

What should you check before buying land in Daviess County?

Start with zoning, septic feasibility, flood status and legal road access. Daviess County zoning can make the parcel's district decisive, while conventional septic suitability is constrained on much of the mapped soil area.216 The Highway Department handles county roads and rights-of-way outside incorporated areas and state highways, while INDOT permission is required for access to the state highway system.2220

For a private well, ask the Health Department about any local residential permit because the available statewide guidance does not resolve Daviess County's rule.67 The county's effective property-tax rate is about 0.7%, and the median annual property-tax bill is about $1,276, useful context rather than a quote for a particular parcel.2324 Finally, development in an Indiana floodway commonly requires DNR review, while flood-fringe development may still need local permits even without a state permit.2125

Watch-outs

  • Do not treat the state agricultural design-release exemption as a Daviess County building-permit or zoning exemption.10
  • Apply for a Daviess County septic permit before construction and plan around the site's soil evaluation.416
  • Private-land RV living, tiny-home occupancy, setbacks and minimum dwelling size remain parcel-specific questions for Building & Compliance.2
  • A driveway onto an Indiana state highway requires permission through INDOT, not merely county road approval.20

Sources

  1. Daviess County Building & Compliance Department (2026 county census)
  2. Zoning, quoted and re-checked
  3. Septic System Information, quoted and re-checked
  4. Septic System Information, quoted and re-checked
  5. (2026 county census)
  6. Water Availability Use/Rights Frequently Asked Questions, quoted and re-checked
  7. Recommended Standards For Private Water Wells (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  8. Daviess County Building & Compliance Department (daviess.org)
  9. Rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  10. Plan Review FAQs (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  11. Building Plan Review (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  12. DHS: Code Enforcement (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  13. Daviess County Zoning Map, quoted and re-checked
  14. 2023 County Recorders Resource Library (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. Daviess County Health Department (daviess.org)
  16. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  17. 410 IAC 6-8.3 Residential On-Site Sewage Systems (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  18. Environmental Public Health: 410 IAC 6-71 Campgrounds (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  19. Camping at West Boggs, quoted and re-checked
  20. INDOT Driveway Permit Guide 2024 (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  21. Water: Community Assistance & Information (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  22. Daviess County Highway Department (daviess.org)
  23. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  24. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  25. Water: Community Assistance & Information (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked

Written September 27, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Daviess County in Indiana

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How Daviess County scores

Seclusion45100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency65100% ev.
Admin Boringness4190% ev.
Durability69100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost71100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$244kTypical home
0.7%Property tax
$9,072Land / acre
47.8"Annual rain
2.8% of yrsSevere drought
8.3 / yr (+7.7)Mid-century 100°F days
14.7 daysMid-century dry spell
1.93" (+7%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.83×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,465Home insurance / yr
1.1% / yrInsurance growth
0.84%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
33,287People within 30 min
2,497,386People within 2 hr
42,508Radius comparison (15 mi)
78.4People / sq mi
0.9%Federal land
92.4%Land at 15% slope or less
4.3%Septic soil without severe limits
11,533 acWorkable land screen
16.1%Wooded land
73.1 tonsBiomass / forest ac
54.6°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Daviess County

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Daviess County rules

  • County-wide zoningPresent

    County zoning ordinance administered through the Daviess County Advisory Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

    • The Advisory Plan Commission recommends rezoning or modifications to the county zoning ordinance.
    • The Board of Zoning Appeals hears development applications that may not be wholly consistent with zoning standards.
    “applications for re-zoning or modifications to the Daviess County Zoning Ordinance.”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Published Daviess County zoning districts and official zoning map.

    • The official map is marked March 27, 2018 and APPROVED.
    • The map also identifies extraterritorial jurisdictions and incorporated areas.
    “FP - Floodplain A-1 - General Agriculture R-E - Rural Estate R-1 - Single-Family”
  • Living in an RVAllowed (with conditions)

    RV camping at West Boggs Park, a Daviess County park.

    • Reservations are limited to a two-week stay.
    • Campers must leave for 48 hours or more before returning to camp.
    • One RV and one tent, or two tents, are allowed per campsite.
    • Camping and cabin rentals are restricted to persons 18 years of age or older; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian overnight.
    “Reservation allows one RV and one Tent, or two tents per campsite.”
  • Camping on your landAllowed (with conditions)

    Temporary camping at West Boggs Park, a Daviess County park.

    • Reservations are limited to a two-week stay.
    • Campers must leave for 48 hours or more before returning to camp.
    • One RV and one tent, or two tents, are allowed per campsite.
    • Camping and cabin rentals are restricted to persons 18 years of age or older; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian overnight.
    “Reservations are limited to a two week stay.”
  • Who permits septicCounty

    Residential and commercial onsite sewage permitting and related assistance administered by the Daviess County Health Department and Environmental Health Services Staff.

    • The county page also identifies Indiana Rules 410 IAC 6-8.3 and 410 IAC 6-10.1 and Daviess County Septic Ordinance 2023-3 as governing requirements.
    “The Daviess County Environmental Health Services Staff are available”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Sites using onsite sewage systems in Daviess County.

    • Application must be made prior to construction.
    • Installation must be performed by a certified installer.
    • Requirements are stated to follow 410 IAC 6-8.3, 410 IAC 6-10.1, and Daviess County Septic Ordinance 2023-3.
    “requiring applications for septic system permits PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION”

Indiana rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    Building-permit or plan-review requirements for construction in Indiana; the state describes these as administrative provisions local jurisdictions may adopt and enforce.

    • Whether a building permit or plan review is required depends on the applicable local jurisdiction's administrative ordinance or process.
    • The cited IDHS statement says local jurisdictions retain authority to establish departments, create inspection schedules, establish fines, and create an order-review process.
    • IDHS states its summary represents the agency's position and is not binding; initial determinations about enforceability of a specific ordinance are left to the local unit administering it.
    “However, HEA 1575 did not eliminate the authority of local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce administrative provisions in building and fire safety ordinances, which include, among other things: (1) the establishment of departments; (2) the requirement to obtain a building permit or plan review; (3) the creation of inspection schedules; (4) the establishment of fines; or (5) the creation of an order review process.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Statewide Indiana construction subject to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission's adopted building codes, including the Indiana Building Code and Indiana Residential Code.

    • The adopted codes consist of model codes amended for Indiana.
    • The 2014 Indiana Building Code under 675 IAC 13-2.6 is currently in effect and became effective December 1, 2014.
    • The 2020 Indiana Residential Code under 675 IAC 14-4.4 is currently in effect and became effective December 26, 2019.
    • Specific applicability depends on the structure and code category.

    Indiana Building Code effective date: 2014-12-01 · Indiana Residential Code effective date: 2019-12-26

    “The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission creates Indiana codes by adopting model codes and amending them to apply in Indiana.”
  • InspectionsLimited

    Construction inspections in Indiana, including Class I structures in jurisdictions without an approved building department and construction subject to a Construction Design Release.

    • In jurisdictions without an approved building department, IDHS Code Enforcement inspects Class I structures for construction compliance.
    • When a Construction Design Release is applied for through the Building Plan Review Section, IDHS Code Enforcement conducts construction-process and final inspections.
    • Agricultural buildings and one- and two-family residential structures fall under the local government entity; if no local government entity exists, the county government may provide inspections, and IDHS states that if there is no local government entity the residential issue becomes a private civil matter.
    “In jurisdictions where there is not an approved building department, Code Enforcement inspects Class I structures for construction compliance. When a Construction Design Release is applied for through the Building Plan Review Section, Code Enforcement will conduct inspections during the construction process and provide a final inspection. Agricultural buildings and residential structures (one- and two-family dwellings) fall under the jurisdiction of the local government entity.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Residential sanitation in Indiana where a dwelling is not connected, or cannot be connected, to a sanitary sewerage system.

    • The dwelling must be provided with a compliant residential on-site sewage system including a septic tank and a soil absorption system that has not failed.
    • A temporary sewage holding tank is subject to written Indiana Department of Health approval, with specified exceptions for failed systems, soil conditions after a construction permit, and certain district, utility, or municipal sewage plans.
    • A holding tank operated as a primary residential disposal method for a sewer connection plan is limited to not more than one year unless the period is extended upon documentation of satisfactory operation.
    • Drywells and cesspools are not allowed for construction or use as on-site sewage treatment in Indiana.

    holding-tank sewer-connection period: <= 1 year (may be extended upon documentation of satisfactory operation)

    “septic tank and a soil absorption system”
  • Well permitLimited

    Water wells in Indiana, including Daviess County.

    • Generally no permit is required for a high-capacity water well unless located within the Great Lakes Basin.
    • A significant water withdrawal facility may require registration.
    • The source does not resolve any separate residential-well permit requirement imposed by Daviess County.

    significant water withdrawal facility threshold: >= 100000 gallons per day (Registration may be required.)

    “Generally, no permit is required for a high-capacity water well (unless located within the Great Lakes Basin of Indiana)”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Construction of residential water-supply wells and installation of well pumps in Indiana.
      “Several local health departments now require that a permit be obtained before construction of a residential water supply well or installation of a well pump.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Buildings used only for an agricultural purpose on the land where they are located and not used for retail trade, for purposes of Indiana state Class 1 construction-design-release requirements.

    • The building must be used only for an agricultural purpose.
    • The building must be located on the land where the agricultural purpose occurs.
    • The building must not be used for retail trade.
    • This is an exemption from Class 1/state design-release classification; it does not establish exemption from every local inspection, zoning, building, fire, or other applicable requirement.
    • Indiana's official Code Enforcement FAQ states that local units of government inspect agricultural buildings if they have an ordinance requiring inspection.

    state design-release classification: not Class 1 (Does not resolve local inspection or zoning requirements)

    “Buildings used only for an agricultural purpose on the land where they are located and not used for retail trade are not Class 1 structures.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision of lots or lands outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality in Indiana.

    • A correct plat must be recorded with the county recorder before selling lots.
    • The plat must show public places, public ways, and the length, width, and size of each lot.
    • A registered land surveyor must certify the correctness of the plat.
    • The subdivision plat must be submitted for approval by the board of county commissioners.
    • The county recorder may record the plat only if a certificate showing approval of the county commissioners is attached.
    • Once a subdivision-control ordinance is adopted and filed, the plan commission has exclusive control over approval of plats and replats covered by that ordinance.
    • The cited state summary distinguishes subdivisions outside municipalities; incorporated municipalities may have separate statutory or local procedures.
    “Subdivisions Outside Cities and Towns: A person who lays out a subdivision of lots or lands outside the corporate boundaries of any municipality shall record a correct plat of the subdivision in the office of the recorder of the county before selling any lots in the subdivision. The plat must show public places, public ways, and the length, width, and size of each lot.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Driveway connections and construction inside the right-of-way of Indiana state highways.

    • The governmental unit having jurisdiction over the street or highway must grant permission.
    • INDOT jurisdiction is limited to the Indiana state highway system; other governmental units may use the guide as a guideline.
    • Applications must be made through the INDOT Electronic Permit System.
    “State law requires the public to obtain permission from the governmental unit having jurisdiction over a street or highway”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    Development activities within the fringe portion of Indiana floodplains.

    • There is no state review or state permit for fringe development.
    • When a community adopts floodplain regulations, the regulations must be approved by the Department and may not be less restrictive than 312 IAC 10.
    • Most Indiana communities participate in the NFIP, which requires certain federal regulations to be adopted and enforced for the entire floodplain.
    • Local permits may still be required.
    “There is no State review of or permit issued for development activities within the fringe portion of the floodplain.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Most development activities in Indiana floodways, including fills, excavations, bridges, utilities, and non-residential structures.
      “The DNR Division of Water has jurisdiction in Indiana's floodways for most development activities.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Published fees for specified Indiana DNR Division of Water and INDOT permits statewide.

    • Fees apply to the specified permit types and do not establish a single fee for every Indiana permit.
    • DNR lists fees by statute and permit application type; INDOT fees vary by driveway or road-approach subtype.

    DNR Flood Control Act excavation, fill, or non-residential construction in a floodway application fee: 200 USD · DNR Flood Control Act residential reconstruction in a floodway other than the Ohio River floodway application fee: 50 USD · DNR Flood Control Act residential construction or reconstruction in the Ohio River floodway application fee: 10 USD · INDOT private driveway, private field access, temporary driveway, or driveway removal fee: 55 USD · INDOT minor or sub-minor commercial driveway or minor public road approach fee: 150 USD · INDOT major commercial driveway or major public road approach fee: 600 USD

    “IC 14-28-1 | Flood Control Act - Excavation, fill, or non-residential construction in a floodway | $200”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Indiana state construction design-release review for Class 1 structures; local permits may also be required.

    • The process applies to projects required to file with IDHS for a construction design release.
    • All work, including work exempted from state filing, may require local permits.
    • If additional documents are uploaded before the initial response, the 10-business-day period restarts.
    • A selected plan review may result in corrections before release.

    initial completeness or review determination: 10 business days (The period restarts if additional documents are uploaded before the response.) · selected-plan review response: 20 business days (Measured from delivery of the notice of plan review.) · response after corrected plans: 10 business days (Applies following receipt of corrections and continues until release.)

    “If your project is selected for a review, you will either receive a release or request for corrections to your plans within 20 business days”
  • Campground & park staysLimited

    Recreational vehicle occupancy at a regulated Indiana campground campsite, rather than residential occupancy on an individually deeded lot or other land outside the rule's campground definition.

    • A campground is an area where campsites are leased or rented and provisions are made for ten or more tents, recreational vehicles, park models, or vacation mobile homes.
    • The campground must be established, operated, and maintained for recreational, health, education, sectarian, business, or tourist activities away from established residences.
    • The rule excludes primitive campgrounds, youth camps, and tracts of land divided into individually deeded lots.
    • No more than one recreational vehicle or one vacation mobile home may be allowed on a designated campsite at the same time.
    • Campground construction, additions, or significant construction changes require plans submitted at least ninety days before construction for department review and approval; the plans must be certified by a registered engineer or architect licensed in Indiana.
    • The rule does not establish a general statewide authorization for long-term residential RV occupancy outside regulated campgrounds.

    minimum campground provisions: >= 10 tents, recreational vehicles, park models, or vacation mobile homes · maximum recreational vehicles per designated campsite: 1 vehicle (one vacation mobile home may be used instead) · advance plan-submission period: >= 90 days (the department may waive plan review for a minor alteration)

    “No more than one (1) recreational vehicle or one (1) vacation mobile home”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemptions from county building requirements.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificate-of-occupancy requirements in Daviess County.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in Daviess County zoning districts.
  • Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size in Daviess County zoning districts.
  • Setbacks — Building setbacks in Daviess County zoning districts.
8 more unanswered
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Septic inspection
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Daviess County, Indiana

Is Daviess County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Daviess County scores 67/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: a stronger property-autonomy legal backdrop and manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: more administrative friction around building and land use.

Do you need a building permit in Daviess County, Indiana?

Daviess County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Daviess County Health Department, Environmental Health Services. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in Daviess County, Indiana?

Land in Daviess County runs about $9,072 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Daviess County?

Daviess County gets about 47.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 2.8% of years.

How remote is Daviess County?

A representative private-land location has about 33,287 people within a 30-minute drive and 2,497,386 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Daviess County means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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