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Monroe County, Indiana

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana administers zoning and zoning-compliance approval inside city limits, while the Monroe County Building Department enforces adopted building codes throughout Monroe County.12 Residential construction and other Class 2 work require a county building permit, and projects needing occupancy approval must pass city, county-building and fire inspections.34 Onsite sewage is handled by the Monroe County Health Department, although sewer connection is required where sewer is reasonably available.56

At a glance

Building permit
Required for residential construction and other Class 2 work through Monroe County3
Zoning
Bloomington administers its own Unified Development Ordinance inside city limits1
Zoning compliance
Required for listed construction, use, grading, paving and land-disturbance actions7
Septic
Monroe County Health handles onsite sewage; public sewer is required when reasonably available56
RV living
A general private-land rule could not be confirmed; ask Bloomington Planning before occupancy8
Tiny home
No separate occupancy rule confirmed; the parcel's zoning and building review still control93
Owner-builder
No exemption confirmed; ask the County Building Department before planning self-performed work10
Floodplain
A city floodplain development permit is required in special flood hazard areas11

Who to call

Planning & zoning

City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department

Bloomington zoning, land-use questions, development petitions, zoning permits and zoning enforcement

812-349-3423

401 N Morton St Suite 130 Bloomington IN 47404

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Building permits

Monroe County Building Department

Building permits, adopted-code enforcement, plan review and construction inspections throughout Monroe County

(812) 349-2580

[email protected]

501 N Morton St, Suite 220, Bloomington, IN 47404

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Septic permits

Monroe County Health Department - Wastewater Section

Monroe County septic applications, site review and onsite sewage permits

(812) 349-2543

[email protected]

119 W 7th St Bloomington, IN 47404

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Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Bloomington, Indiana?

Yes for residential construction and other Class 2 structures covered by Monroe County's requirement, including new homes, duplexes, townhomes, additions, remodels, accessory structures, decks, pools, fences, garages and sheds.3 Bloomington also adopts Indiana building rules and later amendments into its city code.12

The city's separate zoning-compliance process applies to listed construction, alteration, changes of use, grading, paving, drives, parking and land disturbance.7 That means a county building permit does not replace Bloomington zoning approval. For projects requiring a certificate of occupancy, Bloomington requires zoning compliance plus final inspections by city planning staff, the county building department and the city fire department; rental property also needs a HAND inspection.13

Who issues building permits in Bloomington, and how do you reach them?

The Monroe County Building Department handles building permits and enforces adopted Indiana building codes throughout Monroe County, including Bloomington.2 The office is at 501 N Morton St, Suite 220, Bloomington, IN 47404; call (812) 349-2580 or email [email protected].10 County applications use the OpenGov portal, and an account is required to complete applications.14

Bloomington Planning and Transportation handles the city side: zoning and land-use questions, development petitions, zoning permits and enforcement.8 Visit 401 N Morton St Suite 130 Bloomington IN 47404 or call 812-349-3423.8 Because the available material does not establish one complete application sequence for every residential project inside Bloomington, ask both offices which approvals must precede plan review for the specific parcel and scope.810

Does Bloomington have zoning, and what does it mean for lot size and setbacks?

Bloomington administers its own Unified Development Ordinance and zoning districts inside city limits; Monroe County Planning's zoning jurisdiction excludes the City of Bloomington.115 Standards depend on the mapped district rather than one citywide rural-land rule.

For lots created after the effective date, the R1 minimum is 20,000 square feet and 100 feet wide, while the R2 minimum is 7,200 square feet and 60 feet wide; alternative standards may apply.1617 In R1, the ordinary minimum setbacks are 15 feet in front, 8 feet at the first-floor side, 10 feet at upper-story sides and 25 feet at the rear, with a different rule for a front-loading garage or carport.18 Confirm the zoning map, lot history and all applicable exceptions with Bloomington Planning before treating these figures as a buildable envelope.8

How do septic permits work inside Bloomington?

The Monroe County Health Department administers private onsite sewage disposal systems across Monroe County, and new home construction using septic requires a new septic permit.519 The Wastewater Section accepts applications through OpenGov; call (812) 349-2543 or email [email protected].20

Indiana prohibits installing an onsite sewage system when sanitary sewer is available within a reasonable distance and requires connection to that sewer.6 For an accessory dwelling unit, Bloomington requires connection to adjacent public water and sanitary-sewer mains; if mains are not adjacent and the primary dwelling uses septic, the accessory unit may use that system if it complies with Monroe County Health Department standards.21 Only 22% of mapped Monroe County soils avoid severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so resolve soil evaluation, system design and sewer availability before fixing a house location.22

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on land in Bloomington?

We could not confirm a general Bloomington rule authorizing long-term RV occupancy on private land or a separate tiny-home occupancy rule. Ask Bloomington Planning for a written, parcel-specific answer covering the zoning district, proposed duration, utility connections, foundation or chassis and whether the unit is treated as a dwelling, manufactured home or vehicle.8

A narrow floodplain rule does apply: an RV in a special flood hazard area must either remain for less than 180 days while licensed, highway-ready and attached only by quick-disconnect utilities and security devices, or meet the UDO requirements for manufactured homes.23 That floodplain allowance does not by itself authorize residential RV living elsewhere. Camping is prohibited on city-owned lands and waters surrounding Griffy Lake, but that rule does not answer camping on other private property.24

Building a home in Bloomington: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm the parcel is inside Bloomington and ask City Planning for its zoning district, allowed use, lot standards, zoning-compliance requirements and any floodplain review.111
  2. Resolve utilities before siting the home; public sewer is required when reasonably available, while onsite sewage goes through Monroe County Health.65
  3. Ask the Monroe County Building Department for the building-permit checklist, code review and inspection sequence for the proposed structure.10
  4. Submit city zoning materials and county building materials through the offices' stated channels; the county requires an OpenGov account.814
  5. Schedule and pass required inspections as construction progresses.25
  6. Before occupancy, complete zoning compliance and final city-planning, county-building and fire inspections; add the HAND inspection for rental property.4

What should you check before buying land in Bloomington and Monroe County?

Verify the municipal boundary first because Bloomington controls zoning inside the city, while Monroe County Planning controls zoning outside Bloomington and Ellettsville.115 Obtain the zoning district and ask about the exact intended home type, accessory unit, RV use, driveway, grading, floodplain status and subdivision history.8 A floodplain development permit is required before development begins in a special flood hazard area.11

Treat wastewater and terrain as purchase contingencies: only 22% of mapped Monroe County soils avoid severe conventional drain-field limitations, and 61% of county land has a slope of 15% or less.2226 Monroe County's effective property-tax rate is about 0.7%, and the median annual property-tax bill is about $1,837.2728 For a driveway connecting to a state highway, permission from INDOT is required through its electronic permit system.29

Watch-outs

  • A Monroe County building permit does not replace Bloomington zoning compliance; confirm both tracks before work begins.73
  • Only 22% of mapped Monroe County soils avoid severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so do not assume an unsewered parcel can use the planned system.22
  • Bloomington's private-land rules for long-term RV living and tiny-home occupancy could not be confirmed; request a written parcel-specific answer from City Planning.8
  • R1 and R2 lot dimensions apply to lots created after the effective date and may have alternative standards, so the table alone does not prove a parcel is buildable.1617

Sources

  1. Bloomington Unified Development Ordinance (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  2. Building Department, quoted and re-checked
  3. Monroe County: Building Department, quoted and re-checked
  4. Bloomington Unified Development Ordinance provisions (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  5. Monroe County Ordinance Chapter 365, quoted and re-checked
  6. Indiana Department of Health Onsite Sewage Systems Program (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  7. Bloomington Municipal Code Title 20 / Unified Development Ordinance official packet (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  8. City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department (bloomington.in.gov)
  9. Title 20, Chapter 20.02, Section 20.02.020: Residential zoning districts (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  10. Monroe County Building Department (in.gov)
  11. Code of Ordinances, Title 20, Chapter 20.04, Section 20.04.040—Floodplain (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  12. Code of Ordinances, Title 17, Chapter 17.04, Section 17.04.060—Adoption of building rules, code and standards by reference (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  13. Bloomington Municipal Code Title 20 / Unified Development Ordinance official packet (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  14. Building Department, quoted and re-checked
  15. Monroe County CDO, quoted and re-checked
  16. BMC Title 20.02.020 Residential zoning districts (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  17. Title 20, Chapter 20.02, Section 20.02.020 - Residential zoning districts (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  18. BMC Title 20.02.020 Residential zoning districts (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  19. Monroe County: Site Sewage Disposal Systems, quoted and re-checked
  20. Monroe County Health Department - Wastewater Section (secure.in.gov)
  21. Title 20, Chapter 20.03, Section 20.03.030 - Use-Specific Standards (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  22. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  23. Title 20, Chapter 20.04, Section 20.04.040 - Floodplain (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  24. Griffy Lake prohibited activities (Bloomington), quoted and re-checked
  25. Inspection Schedule — Monroe County Building Department, quoted and re-checked
  26. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  27. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  28. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  29. INDOT Driveway Permit Guide 2024 (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked

Written October 9, 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.

Answers from the rulebook for Bloomington

Bloomington’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Rooftop solar electrical installations within Bloomington city limits.

    • The electrical permit is issued by the Monroe County Building Department.
    • The licensed electrician must sign the application.
    • No site plan and no additional county permits are required for rooftop installations.
    • Permits are usually issued same day over the counter.

    electrical permit fee: 50 USD

    “Step 1: Installer/property owner must complete application for electrical permit at County Building Department”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Building work inside Bloomington city limits.

    • The city adopts by reference specified Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission rules in Title 675 IAC.
    • Later amendments apply when published with their fixed effective dates.
    • Copies are on file in the city clerk's office.
    “Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this title, and shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Construction regulated by Bloomington Municipal Code Title 17 within Bloomington city limits.
      “Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this title, and shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:”
    • Adopted — Building construction inside Bloomington city limits.
      “Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission as set out in the following articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this title, and shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates as fixed therein:”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Projects inside Bloomington city limits for which a certificate of occupancy is required.

    • A final inspection by planning staff is required.
    • A final inspection by the county building department is required.
    • A final inspection by the city fire department is required.
    • A HAND inspection is required for all rental properties.
    “For a certificate of occupancy to be issued each of the following must be successfully completed: (1) Issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance; (2) Passage of a final inspection by the planning staff; (3) Passage of a final inspection by the county building department; (4) Passage of a final inspection by the city fire department; (5) Passage of a final inspection by the department of housing and neighborhood development (HAND) for all rental properties.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Buildings and structures inside Bloomington city limits for which the city requires a certificate of occupancy.
      “For a certificate of occupancy to be issued each of the following must be successfully completed: (1) Issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance; (2) Passage of a final inspection by the planning staff; (3) Passage of a final inspection by the county building department; (4) Passage of a final inspection by the city fire department; (5) Passage of a final inspection by the department of housing and neighborhood development (HAND) for all rental properties.”
    • Limited — Projects inside Bloomington city limits requiring a certificate of occupancy.
      “For a certificate of occupancy to be issued each of the following must be successfully completed: (1) Issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance; (2) Passage of a final inspection by the planning staff; (3) Passage of a final inspection by the county building department; (4) Passage of a final inspection by the city fire department; (5) Passage of a final inspection by the department of housing and neighborhood development (HAND) for all rental properties.”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land and development within Bloomington city limits under the City's Unified Development Ordinance.

    • District-specific dimensional standards and additional standards in Section 20.04.020 apply.
    “The R1 district is intended to accommodate single family residential development on relatively large lots plus a limited number of related civic uses while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Present — Land inside Bloomington city limits; Bloomington adopts and administers residential zoning districts through its Unified Development Ordinance.
      “The R1 district is intended to accommodate single family residential development on relatively large lots plus a limited number of related civic uses while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development.”
    • Present — Land inside Bloomington city limits; Bloomington adopts and administers its own Unified Development Ordinance and zoning districts.
      “The ordinance codified in this UDO shall be known, cited, and referred to as the "Bloomington Unified Development Ordinance" and may also be cited or referred to as the "Unified Development Ordinance," the "UDO," the "zoning ordinance," or the "subdivision control ordinance."”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Bloomington city zoning districts, including R1 Residential Large Lot, R2 Residential Medium Lot, R3 Residential Small Lot, R4 Residential Urban, RM, RH, RMH, mixed-use, employment, parks/open-space, and other UDO districts.

    • District-specific standards are supplemented by other UDO chapters and sections.
    • The fetched sources did not establish a current agricultural or rural-residential district applicable inside the City.
    “R1: Residential Large Lot. (1) Purpose. The R1 district is intended to accommodate single family residential development on relatively large lots plus a limited number of related civic uses while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published — Zoning districts governing land inside Bloomington city limits, including residential districts such as R1, R2, R3, R4, and RM.
      “The R1 district is intended to accommodate single family residential development on relatively large lots plus a limited number of related civic uses while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development.”
    • Published (with conditions) — Zoning districts within Bloomington city limits.
      “R1: Residential Large Lot. (1) Purpose. The R1 district is intended to accommodate single family residential development on relatively large lots plus a limited number of related civic uses while ensuring compatibility with surrounding patterns of development.”
  • Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    R1 Residential Large Lot district inside Bloomington city limits.

    • Applies only to lots created after the effective date.
    • Section 20.04.110 may provide alternative standards.

    minimum lot area: 20000 square feet (0.459 acres) · minimum lot width: 100 feet (See Section 20.04.110 for alternative standards)

    “Lot Dimensions (minimum, only for lots created after the effective date) A Lot area 20,000 square feet (0.459 acres) [1] B Lot width 100 feet [1]”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • SetbacksSpecified

    R2 Residential Medium Lot district inside Bloomington city limits.

    • Front setback is 15 feet or the median front setback of abutting residential structures, whichever is less.
    • Legally established lots of record less than minimum width may reduce the required setback up to two feet.
    • Front-loading garage or carport setback is 25 feet or equal to the primary-structure setback, whichever is greater.
    • Section 20.04.110 may provide alternative standards.

    front setback: 15 feet (or median front setback of abutting residential structures, whichever is less) · side setback first floor: 8 feet · side setback each story above ground floor: 10 feet · rear setback: 25 feet

    “Front 15 feet or the median front setback of abutting residential structures, whichever is less D Attached front-loading garage or carport 25 feet [2] E Side First floor: 8 feet [3] Each story above the ground floor: 10 feet [1] [3] F Rear 25 feet [1]”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • District specific (with conditions) — R1 Residential Large Lot district inside Bloomington city limits.
      “Building Setbacks (minimum) C Front 15 feet D Attached front-loading garage or carport 25 feet [2] E Side First floor: 8 feet [1] Each story above the ground floor: 10 feet [1] F Rear 25 feet [1]”
  • Lot coverageSpecified

    R1 Residential Large Lot district inside Bloomington city limits.

    impervious surface coverage maximum: <= 30 percent

    “Impervious surface coverage (maximum) 30%”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Building heightSpecified

    R1 Residential Large Lot district inside Bloomington city limits.

    primary structure height maximum: <= 40 feet · accessory structure height maximum: <= 20 feet

    “Primary structure height (maximum) 40 feet Accessory structure height (maximum) 20 feet”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Living in an RVLimited

    Recreational vehicles placed on a site within a Bloomington special flood hazard area.

    • An RV may be on site for less than 180 days only if fully licensed and ready for use on a public highway, on its wheels or jacking system, attached only by quick-disconnect utilities and security devices, and without permanently attached additions.
    • Alternatively, the RV must meet the UDO manufactured-home requirements.

    maximum SFHA RV duration: < 180 days (The alternative is compliance with manufactured-home requirements.)

    “Recreational vehicles placed on a site in the SFHA shall either: 1. Be on site for less than one hundred eighty days and be fully licensed and ready for use on a public highway (defined as being on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions), or 2. Meet the requirements for "manufactured homes" as stated earlier in this section.”
  • Camping on your landProhibited

    Camping on the waters of or lands owned by the City surrounding Griffy Lake.

    • The Board of Park Commissioners may grant permission for select activities for authorized management purposes.
    • The rule applies specifically to Griffy Lake city-owned lands and waters, not necessarily all private land inside city limits.
    “No person shall be allowed to engage in the following activities on the waters of or the lands owned by the city surrounding Griffy Lake: bicycling, motorcycling, use of four wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles and other vehicles, snowmobiling, swimming, camping, woodcutting, creating any temporary structures, fire-building, rafting, hunting, trapping, use of firearms, use of alcoholic beverages, horseback riding, military exercises, dumping, and behavior, as judged by the police, exercising good faith, which impedes or prevents legitimate use of the site by the public.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Prohibited — Camping on the waters of or lands owned by the City of Bloomington surrounding Griffy Lake.
      “No person shall be allowed to engage in the following activities on the waters of or the lands owned by the city surrounding Griffy Lake: bicycling, motorcycling, use of four wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles and other vehicles, snowmobiling, swimming, camping, woodcutting, creating any temporary structures, fire-building, rafting, hunting, trapping, use of firearms, use of alcoholic beverages, horseback riding, military exercises, dumping, and behavior, as judged by the police, exercising good faith, which impedes or prevents legitimate use of the site by the public.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Accessory dwelling units inside Bloomington city limits where adjacent public water and sanitary sewer are available.

    • The rule expressly applies to ADUs.
    • Connection must comply with City of Bloomington Utilities Rules and Regulations or Construction Specifications.
    “All ADUs shall be connected to the public water main and sanitary sewer that are adjacent to the property on which the ADU is located, per City of Bloomington Utilities' Rules and Regulations or Construction Specifications.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — Accessory dwelling units inside Bloomington city limits.
      “All ADUs shall be connected to the public water main and sanitary sewer that are adjacent to the property on which the ADU is located, per City of Bloomington Utilities' Rules and Regulations or Construction Specifications. Where water or sanitary sewer mains are not adjacent to the property and the primary dwelling on the lot uses a septic system, the ADU may use the septic system in compliance with Monroe County Health Department standards.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    All subdivisions and land divisions located wholly or partially within Bloomington city limits.

    • All subdivisions must be designed according to one of the subdivision types specified in Chapter 20.05.
    • A single subdivision may not incorporate more than one subdivision type unless specifically authorized by the Plan Commission.
    • Applicable standards include subdivision design, improvement, open-space, easement, and development-approval requirements in the UDO.
    “This Chapter 20.05 (Subdivision Standards) shall apply to all subdivisions and land divisions located wholly or partially within the City.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development activities within areas of special flood hazard inside Bloomington city limits.

    • No structure may be located, extended, converted, or structurally altered within the SFHA without full compliance with the UDO and other applicable regulations.
    • No land or stream within the SFHA may be altered without full compliance.
    • A floodplain development permit is required before development activities begin.
    “A floodplain development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities in areas of special flood hazard as established in Section 20.06.050 (d).”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Development activities in areas of special flood hazard within Bloomington city limits, including annexed SFHAs.
      “A floodplain development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance prior to the commencement of any development activities in areas of special flood hazard as established in Section 20.06.050 (d).”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Electrical permits for ground-mounted and rooftop solar installations within Bloomington city limits.

    • This published fee is limited to the City page's solar electrical-permit process.

    County electrical permit application fee: 50 USD (Ground-mounted and rooftop solar installations within Bloomington city limits.)

    “County electrical permit application - $50”
  • Permit processPartial

    Ground-mounted solar installations within Bloomington city limits.

    • County Planning receives the electrical-permit application and site plan from the County Building Department.
    • The City reviews the site plan for zoning compliance and issues a Certificate of Zoning Compliance if required standards are met.

    stated permitting duration: about one week (Ground-mounted solar process involving County Building and County Planning Departments.)

    “Permitting process involving County Building Department and County Planning Department takes about one week”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic

Rules another office applies inside Bloomington

Bloomington does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Onsite sanitation serving development inside Bloomington city limits where sanitary sewer is available within a reasonable distance.

    • If sanitary sewer is available within a reasonable distance, onsite sewage disposal is prohibited and sewer connection is required.
    • IDOH and applicable local-health-department standards govern systems beyond sanitary-sewer reach.
    • IDEM does not permit septic fields.
    “If a sanitary sewer is available within a reasonable distance of the proposed facility, installation of an onsite sewage disposal system is prohibited, and a connection must be made to the sewer.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Bloomington or Monroe County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption for construction inside Bloomington city limits.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Bloomington city limits.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Residential dwellings inside Bloomington city limits.
  • Tiny homes — Tiny-home occupancy within Bloomington city limits.
  • Manufactured homes — Manufactured-home occupancy within Bloomington city limits.
8 more unanswered
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Well permit
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • 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.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Bloomington publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Monroe County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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