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Pulaski County, Indiana

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

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#22 of 92 in Indiana

Pulaski County, Indiana requires permits for homes and other listed development in county-administered areas, including an Improvement Location Permit for every residential dwelling12. County zoning applies outside the zoning jurisdictions of Winamac and Francesville3. Private septic systems and wells also require permits through the Pulaski County Health Department45.

At a glance

Building permit
Required for homes and other listed development in county-administered areas12
Zoning
County zoning applies outside the zoning jurisdictions of Winamac and Francesville63
Septic permit
Required; administered by the Pulaski County Health Department74
Private well
A county temporary permit is required before a new or replacement well is built5
RV living
Long-term occupancy on private land is unconfirmed; ask Building, Planning, and Zoning8
Tiny home
Occupancy is unconfirmed; dwelling-size standards vary by zoning district9
Owner-builder
No county exemption could be confirmed; ask the Building Department before starting work10
Septic soil difficulty
Only 0.7% of mapped soils avoid severe limits for a conventional drain field11

Who to call

Building permits

Pulaski County Building, Planning, and Zoning

Building permits and inspections, Improvement Location Permits, planning, zoning and county floodplain permit guidance

574.946.7858

[email protected]

112 East Main Street, Winamac

Septic permits

Pulaski County Health Department

Well and septic permitting and inspections

574.946.6080

[email protected]

125 South Riverside Drive, Winamac, Indiana 46996

Roads & driveways

Pulaski County Highway Department

County roads, bridges, small structures, rights-of-way, culverts and drainage outside towns and off state highways

574.946.3942

[email protected]

1131 North U.S.-35, Winamac, Indiana 46996

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 Pulaski County, Indiana?

Yes. Pulaski County requires an Improvement Location Permit for every residential dwelling, manufactured or mobile home, detached residential accessory building, garage or carport, swimming pool, and exterior project that adds to or alters a host structure in county-administered areas2. Commercial, industrial and institutional buildings are also on the permit list2. Indiana has adopted statewide building and residential codes, while local jurisdictions retain authority to require permits, create inspection schedules and establish enforcement procedures1213. Pulaski County uses that local authority: its Building Department handles building permits and inspections8. Agricultural structures do not receive a blanket local permit exemption; the county ordinance only identifies a district-specific exemption from a cited height restriction, while Indiana's agricultural exemption concerns state design-release classification rather than every local requirement1415.

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

Pulaski County Building, Planning, and Zoning handles building permits and inspections and staffs both the Advisory Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals8. Call 574.946.7858 or email [email protected]; the office is in the Pulaski County courthouse at 112 East Main Street in Winamac8. The county asks applicants to use its form and provide a site plan showing lot dimensions, existing and proposed buildings, uses, existing lot conditions and setback distances16. Permit fees depend on the project: new residential construction is charged at $0.125 per square foot with a $30 minimum for the listed dwelling types and additions, while mobile-home placement costs $15017. Because the department may be conducting inspections, its official page asks callers to confirm someone will be in the office before visiting8.

Does Pulaski County, Indiana have zoning?

Yes. The Pulaski County Unified Development Ordinance applies to county land outside the zoning jurisdictions of Winamac and Francesville; parcels under either town's jurisdiction follow that jurisdiction's rules instead318. The answer to lot size, setbacks and dwelling size therefore depends on both jurisdiction and zoning district. In the R-R Rural Residential District, the cited minimum lot area is 1 acre, reduced to 0.75 acre with a development plan or 0.5 acre on public sewer19. The same district lists minimum front and rear yards of 30 feet and a minimum side yard of 15 feet20. County dwelling standards also list a 950-square-foot minimum for a one-story principal dwelling, 500 square feet per story for a principal dwelling with two or more stories, and 400 square feet for an accessory dwelling, subject to district and structure type9. Confirm the parcel's district with Building, Planning, and Zoning before relying on any one standard8.

How do septic permits work in Pulaski County?

Pulaski County requires a written Health Officer permit before a private sewage system or privy is built, altered, repaired or expanded4. A new-system application must include a soil survey by a soil scientist registered with the state, along with the county application, plans and specifications4. The Pulaski County Health Department handles well and septic permits and inspections; call 574.946.6080 or visit 125 South Riverside Drive in Winamac21. Do the soil work early: only 0.7% of mapped Pulaski County soils avoid a severe limitation rating for a conventional septic drain field11. The applicant must notify the Health Officer before underground work is covered and when the system is ready for final inspection22. Indiana also requires a compliant septic tank and soil-absorption system where a dwelling cannot connect to sanitary sewer, and does not allow drywells or cesspools as onsite sewage treatment23.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Pulaski County?

Pulaski County's long-term RV occupancy rule on private land could not be confirmed, so ask Building, Planning, and Zoning about the specific parcel and proposed use before buying or moving an RV onto the site8. Indiana's campground rules do not answer that private-lot question: they regulate qualifying campgrounds and expressly distinguish individually deeded lots24. Tiny-home occupancy is also unconfirmed, but Pulaski County does publish dwelling-size standards that vary by district and structure type9. Those standards include a 950-square-foot minimum for a one-story principal dwelling and a 400-square-foot minimum for an accessory dwelling, so a small house must be checked against the parcel's district and whether it will be principal or accessory9. Manufactured homes have their own district-specific standards in the R-4 Manufactured Housing District and require an Improvement Location Permit where the county administers zoning252.

Building a home in Pulaski County: the steps, in order

  1. Ask Building, Planning, and Zoning to confirm whether Pulaski County, Winamac or Francesville has zoning jurisdiction over the parcel and identify its district38.
  2. Check the district's lot area, setbacks, dwelling-size rules and utility requirements before finalizing a house plan1920926.
  3. Arrange the state-registered soil scientist's survey and submit the septic application, plans and specifications to the Health Department4.
  4. Apply for the county Improvement Location Permit with a site plan showing the required parcel and project details16.
  5. Obtain the county permit for a new or replacement private well before construction begins5.
  6. If the driveway connects to a state highway, apply through the INDOT Electronic Permit System; other roads fall under the governmental unit with jurisdiction27.
  7. Schedule building inspections with the Building Department and leave septic components uncovered until the Health Officer inspects them822.

What should you check before buying land in Pulaski County?

Start with zoning jurisdiction, because the county ordinance does not govern land under the zoning jurisdictions of Winamac and Francesville3. Next, verify septic feasibility rather than assuming a conventional system will fit: only 0.7% of mapped soils avoid severe conventional drain-field limits, and every new county septic application requires a state-registered soil scientist's survey114. Check flood exposure too, because the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has jurisdiction over most development in floodways, while local rules may also apply28. Confirm legal road access with the Highway Department for a county road or INDOT for a state highway; the county department covers roads outside town limits that are not state highways2927. Pulaski County's effective property-tax rate is about 0.5%, with a median annual bill of about $6463031. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is about 49 miles from the county's center32.

Watch-outs

  • Pulaski County zoning does not cover land under the zoning jurisdictions of Winamac and Francesville, so confirm jurisdiction before using county standards3.
  • Only 0.7% of mapped county soils avoid severe limits for a conventional drain field, and a state-registered soil scientist's survey is required for every new septic application114.
  • Long-term RV living and tiny-home occupancy on private land remain unconfirmed; ask Building, Planning, and Zoning about the parcel, zoning district and proposed use8.
  • The county owner-builder exemption and certificate-of-occupancy triggers could not be confirmed; ask the Building Department before planning to self-contract or occupy the finished home108.

Sources

  1. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance (2026 county census)
  2. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  3. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  4. Pulaski County Code, quoted and re-checked
  5. Pulaski County Code, quoted and re-checked
  6. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance (2026 county census)
  7. Health Department – Pulaski County (2026 county census)
  8. Pulaski County Building, Planning, and Zoning (pulaskionline.org)
  9. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  10. (2026 county census)
  11. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  12. Rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  13. DHS: Boards and Commissions (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  15. Plan Review FAQs (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  17. Pulaski County Development Fee Schedule, quoted and re-checked
  18. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  19. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  20. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  21. Pulaski County Health Department (pulaskionline.org)
  22. Pulaski County Code, quoted and re-checked
  23. 410 IAC 6-8.3 Residential On-Site Sewage Systems (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  24. Environmental Public Health: 410 IAC 6-71 Campgrounds (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  25. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  26. Pulaski County, Indiana, Unified Development Ordinance, quoted and re-checked
  27. INDOT Driveway Permit Guide 2024 (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  28. Water: Community Assistance & Information (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  29. Pulaski County Highway Department (pulaskionline.org)
  30. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  31. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Distance to the nearest metro area: Bolthole Index county data

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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Pulaski County in Indiana

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How Pulaski County scores

Seclusion48100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency55100% ev.
Admin Boringness4190% ev.
Durability77100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost72100% 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 →

$192kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$9,173Land / acre
40.8"Annual rain
1.8% of yrsSevere drought
3.4 / yr (+3.3)Mid-century 100°F days
12.3 daysMid-century dry spell
1.77" (+6.5%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.71×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,473Home insurance / yr
-0.6% / yrInsurance growth
3.27%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
18,162People within 30 min
4,802,589People within 2 hr
25,208Radius comparison (15 mi)
28.6People / sq mi
0.1%Federal land
100%Land at 15% slope or less
0.7%Septic soil without severe limits
1,829 acWorkable land screen
11.8%Wooded land
65.8 tonsBiomass / forest ac
50.4°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Pulaski County

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Pulaski County rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Residential dwellings and other listed development in county-administered areas.

    • The UDO separately requires an Improvement Location Permit for all residential dwellings, manufactured/mobile homes, detached residential accessory buildings, garages or carports, exterior construction adding to or altering a host structure, swimming pools, and commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
    “The following forms of development require issuance of an Improvement Location Permit.”
  • County-wide zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Land within Pulaski County outside areas under the zoning jurisdiction of Winamac and Francesville.

    • The UDO applies to all county lands except areas under the zoning jurisdiction of the Towns of Winamac and Francesville, unless otherwise specified.
    “This Ordinance applies to all lands within Pulaski County except for the areas under the zoning jurisdiction of the Towns of Winamac and Francesville, unless otherwise specified.”
  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    County aggregate: county UDO applies outside Winamac and Francesville zoning jurisdictions; incorporated-town rules may differ.

    • This aggregate conclusion does not claim that Pulaski County administers municipal zoning.
    “This Ordinance applies to all lands within Pulaski County except for the areas under the zoning jurisdiction of the Towns of Winamac and Francesville, unless otherwise specified.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    Principal and accessory dwellings in county zoning districts.

    • The cited standards vary by zoning district and structure type.

    one-story principal dwelling minimum: >= 950 sq ft (District-specific) · two-or-more-story principal dwelling minimum per story: >= 500 sq ft (District-specific) · accessory dwelling minimum: >= 400 sq ft (District-specific)

    “950 s.f. min. (1 story, principal structure) 500 s.f. min/story (2+ story, principal) 400 s.f. min. (accessory dwelling)”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Lots in the R-R Rural Residential District.

    • The minimum varies with development-plan approval and public sewer availability.

    minimum lot area without stated exception: >= 1 acre · minimum lot area with development plan: >= 0.75 acre · minimum lot area on public sewer: >= 0.5 acre

    “1 acre min. .75 acre min. with Development Plan .5 acre min. on public sewer”
  • SetbacksSpecified

    Lots in the R-R Rural Residential District.

    • Setbacks vary by zoning district and development type.

    front yard: >= 30 ft · side yard: >= 15 ft · rear yard: >= 30 ft

    “A Front Yard 30’ min. B Side Yard 15’ min. C Rear Yard 30’ min.”
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Manufactured homes in the R-4 Manufactured Housing District.

    • The UDO states that the manufactured-home standards are applicable within the R-4 zoning district.
    • Other district-specific zoning and building requirements apply.
    “These standards are applicable within the R-4 zoning district.”
  • Who permits septicCounty

    Private sewage disposal systems and septic permitting in Pulaski County.

    • The county Health Officer administers permits and inspections, using state health standards and a state-registered soil scientist for new systems.
    “well and septic permitting and inspections”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Construction, alteration, repair, or addition of a private sewage disposal system or privy.

    • A soil survey by an ARCPAC Soil Scientist registered by the State Department of Health must accompany every new septic-system application.
    • The application uses a County Health Department form and requires plans, specifications, and other information deemed necessary by the Health Officer.
    • A permit and inspection fee set by the County Board of Commissioners is paid when filed.
    “the owner or occupant shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Health Officer.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Private sewage disposal systems and privies.

    • The Health Officer may inspect at any stage.
    • The applicant must notify the Health Officer before underground portions are covered and when ready for final inspection.
    • Inspection is to be made within two working days of notice.
    • The permit is void if work has not started within one year and completed within 60 days.
    “the applicant for the permit shall notify the Health Officer when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered.”
  • Well permitRequired

    New private water wells and replacement of existing private water wells.

    • A temporary permit must be obtained before construction begins.
    • A permit and inspection fee is set by the County Board of Commissioners.
    • Extreme emergencies allow installation before the permit if a local permit is obtained within the next two business days.
    • The permit is valid for one year unless voided by the Health Officer.
    “shall obtain a temporary permit signed by the County Health Officer before any construction begins.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

    Residential development in the R-2 Suburban Residential District.

    • The R-2 district requires public water and public sewer service; this is not a countywide requirement for every district.
    “All development in the district shall be served by public water and public sewer service.”
  • Agricultural exemptionConditional

    Agricultural structures in the A-1 General Agriculture District.

    • The district table states agricultural structures are exempt from the cited height restriction under Section 5.12(C).
    • Other zoning, building, floodplain, septic, and state requirements may still apply.
    “Agricultural structures exempt per Section 5.12 (C).”
  • Permit feesPublished

    County development, zoning, subdivision, residential building, inspection, and related permit fees.

    • The schedule was adopted March 3, 2025 as Ordinance #2025-05.
    • Fees vary by permit type, square footage, lot count, residential/commercial category, and inspections.

    new residential construction fee: 0.125 USD per sq ft ($30 minimum for single-family, duplex, triplex, quadplex, accessory or cottage dwelling or addition) · mobile home placement: 150 USD · occupancy inspection or inspections beyond second: 50 USD per visit

    “SF, Duplex, Triplex, Quadplex, Accessory or Cottage Dwelling or Addition $0.125 per sq ft ($30 minimum)”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Improvement Location Permit process for county-administered development.

    • The application must use the county-provided form and include lot dimensions, existing or proposed buildings, uses, number of families or rental units, existing lot conditions, and setback distances.
    • The Administrator reviews and decides the application under Section 2.3.
    “An Improvement Location Permit application shall be submitted on the form provided and shall include a plan depicting the following information.”

Indiana rules that apply here

  • 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”
  • 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.”
  • 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-permit requirements.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificate-of-occupancy requirements for county-administered property.
  • Living in an RV — Long-term or residential occupancy of recreational vehicles on private land.
  • Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land.
  • Tiny homes — Occupancy of tiny homes as dwellings.
1 more unanswered
  • 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 Pulaski County, Indiana

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

Pulaski County scores 67/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: a durable current and mid-century hazard profile and manageable long-term carry cost. Watch-outs: more administrative friction around building and land use.

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

Pulaski County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. 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 Pulaski County, Indiana?

Land in Pulaski County runs about $9,173 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Pulaski County?

Pulaski County gets about 40.8" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 1.8% of years.

How remote is Pulaski County?

A representative private-land location has about 18,162 people within a 30-minute drive and 4,802,589 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 Pulaski County means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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