Building Inspector
Directs and participates in the enforcement of numerous ordinances pertaining to zoning, buildings, plumbing, electrical, fences, residential and commercial building and site exteriors, signage, grading and the land disturbance permits, occupancy permits, special use permits and other regulatory systems of the Benton County Code. Reviews residential, commercial and industrial plans for compliance with building and zoning ordinances and approves all permits, conducts, and field inspection. Receives applications for all required permits and issues permits after ensuring that applications are complete and in compliance; performs inspections as required, requested or appropriate. Works by complaint on unsafe building and determines if they can be repaired or require demolition.
LOCATION
706 E 5th Street; Suite 12 Fowler, IN 47944
Benton County Courthouse
(1st Floor)
HOURS
Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST
Closed on major holidays
CONTACT
PH: 765-884-1728
Fax: 765-884-2072
Benton County is a Vote Center County now.
Registered voters in Benton County can vote at any of the 5 polling locations on election day.
Otterbein Community Center
111 S. Main St.
Otterbein, IN 47970
Benton County Government Annex Building
410 S. Adeway
Fowler, IN 47944
St. John’s Parrish Hall
205 S. Chestnut St.
Earl Park, IN 47942
Boswell Community Center
108 B. E. Main St.
Boswell, IN 47921
St. Patrick’s Parish Center
406 S. Michigan St.
Oxford, IN 47971
Gilboa/Union Precinct
CLOSED
Early Voting
Benton County Courthouse 706 E. 5 th St. Fowler, In 47944
October 8 th – October 11 th 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
October 14 th – October 18 th 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
October 21 st – October 25 th 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
October 26 th Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00pm
October 28 th – November 1 st 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
November 2 nd Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
November 4 th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
ADDITIONAL LINKS
N/A
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Applications, Permits, and Zoning