Building & Planning

Area of Coverage

Jay County:
The authority of Jay County is Pennville, Salamonia, and all other unincorporated areas.

Jay County Zoning Ordinance

Zoning Maps & Flood Plain Maps
Jay County eGis is provided by 39 Degrees North:

Floodways and flood plain areas are regulated by Portland, Jay County, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and FEMA. If you are building near a ditch, waterway or low area, you need to contact our Department for the requirements and regulations governing these areas. Floodways and flood plain areas are available on the eGis site.

Do I Need A Permit For...

New Home - Yes
Garage or Carport - Yes
New or Enlarged Basement - Yes
Additions & Structural Changes - Yes
Roof Structural Changes - Yes
Porch Roof & Lean-to - Yes
Deck - Yes
Fence - Yes (Pennville only)
Accessory Buildings (100 Sq Ft & Larger) - Yes
Pool, Above or In Ground - Yes
Pond - Yes
Signage - Yes (Pennville only)
Awning (Non-residential) - Yes (Pennville only)
Commercial Buildings & Structures - Yes
Ag Buildings, Structures & Grain Bins - Yes
Towers - Yes
Merchant & Business Occupancy - Yes
Home Occupation - Yes

Replacement of …
Windows - No
Vinyl Siding - No
Sidewalks - No
Driveways - No

Permit application form

is available for download.
Permit fees vary depending on the project and are not published online. Please contact the Department to obtain the permit fees applicable to your project.