Building Permits

Permit Application Overview

The Department of Community Development & Redevelopment issues permits under the Building Code and related City regulations. Permits ensure construction, remodeling, and demolition work is safe for residents, workers, and visitors.

Permit Application Process

Properties outside City limits are managed by the Huntington Countywide Department of Community Development .

Below are the current City permit application forms for various project types. If you're unsure which form to use, please contact us. Many of these require a site plan or other materials.

Residential-Only Projects & Forms

Commercial-Only Projects & Forms

Other Projects & Forms

These requirements are based on Title XV of the City Code. Other permits (such as sewer, water taps, or drive cuts) may also be required—please verify that all needed permits are secured before starting work.

In accordance with Title XV of the City of Huntington Code of Ordinances, the following require a permit from the Department:

  • Building
    • Construction of new residential dwellings
    • Construction of additions to residential dwellings (including the enclosure of existing structures)
    • Construction of decks (both attached and detached)
    • Construction of porches
    • Construction of accessory structures (including, regardless of size or pre-buit/site built: garages, sheds, carports, gazebos, pergolas, etc.)
    • Construction of non-residential structures
    • Construction of additions to non-residential structures
    • Interior renovation to non-residential structures, including work which requires a State Design Release
    • Construction of new roof projections and structural changes to roofs (not re-shingling)
      *NOTE: Building Code prohibits the installation of more than two layers of roofing materials*
    • Location of a manufactured home (including those inside mobile home parks)
    • Construction of in-ground swimming pools
    • Construction of on-ground swimming pools that are capable of a water depth greater than 42" or located inside a residence
    • Replacement, movement or reconstruction of any structure which, if new would require a building permit
    • Temporary structures

  • Electrical
    • New service
    • Service upgrades
    • Relocation or alteration of service
    • Connection of a service to a manufactured or mobile home
    • Branch circuits
  • Plumbing
    • New homes
    • Residential additions
    • Commercial structures
    • Commercial additions
    • The addition of plumbing fixtures in any structure
    • Accessory structures with plumbing

  • Demolition
    • Demolition of structures larger than 200 square feet

  • Fence
    • Construction of a new fence
    • Reconstruction or modification to an existing fence (including changes to the type or height of fence)

  • Zoning
    • Construction, development or excavation in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
    • Installation of permanent signs
    • Installation of temporary signs
    • Home occupations
    • Livestock operation
    • Airport height

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