Building Permits in City of Mount Vernon
Posey County, Indiana
Mount Vernon Building Commissioner
520 Main St, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: 812-838-5576
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
Official Website
520 Main St, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: 812-838-5576
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
Official Website
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and alterations within the City of Mount Vernon. The city has its own Building Commissioner separate from Posey County. | residential | Contact office | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction within the City of Mount Vernon. | commercial | Contact office | 4-8 weeks |
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Contact the Mount Vernon Building Commissioner at 812-838-5576 to schedule inspections.
Additional Notes
Building Commissioner Brandon Bullard, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority Sherry Willis. Mount Vernon has its own Building Commissioner separate from the Posey County Building Commissioner. The Posey County Area Plan Commission exercises planning and zoning powers for the city. County seat of Posey County, southwest Indiana along the Ohio River near Evansville.
Verified Data Last verified: September 16, 2026 · Links checked: September 16, 2026 · Source: City of Mount Vernon government website