Applications & Permits

Online Application Process

All permits must be completed online through our permitting software. Payments can be made on the software as well.

Customers can use Geo Permitting to apply for the following projects. We will also be happy to assist you at our office.

• Commercial Structure - Please complete the Commercial Structure Permit.
• Concrete Porch and Porch Roof - Please complete the Deck/Porch/3-Season Room Permit.
• Electrical - Please complete the Mechanical Permit.
• Fence - Please complete the Fence/Sign Permit.
• Plumbing - Please complete the Mechanical Permit.
• Pond - Please complete the Swimming Pool/Pond Permit.
• Residential Accessory Structure - Please complete the Residential Structure Permit.
• Residential Dwelling Addition - Please complete the Residential Structure Permit.
• Residential Dwelling - Please complete the Residential Structure Permit.
• Residential Roof Alteration - Please complete the Residential Structure Permit.
• Sign - Please complete the Fence/Sign Permit.
• Swimming Pool - Please complete the Swimming Pool/Pond Permit.
• Wood Deck and Deck Roof - Please complete the Deck/Porch/3-Season Room Permit.

To apply, simply click here and create an online permitting account using your preferred email address. Then select "Huntington County, Indiana" from the list of jurisdictions and click "apply" next to the correct project type. 

In-Office Assistance

Customers are still welcome to file for all permits in the DCD office. Any staff member can assist with the online permit application process. Please contact DCD for questions or concerns about online permitting.

The following permits and land use/planning applications still require a paper application:

Permit Applications

• Floodplain Development Permit

Land Use & Planning Applications

• Development Plan Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Home Occupation Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Major Subdivision Application (Primary Plat) (PDF opens in a new window)
• Major Subdivision Application (Secondary Plat) (PDF opens in a new window)
• Minor Subdivision Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Rezoning Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Special Exception Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Variance from Development Standards Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Variance from Subdivision Code Application (PDF opens in a new window)
• Variance of Use Application (PDF opens in a new window)

Nonresidential Projects

Nonresidential projects may require a Construction Design Release from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security before DCD can issue a local permit. Please click here for more information on the state release process.