Codes

Responsibilities & Services

The Henderson County Codes Department is responsible for issuing out building permits, and for the enforcement of building codes, property maintenance codes, and zoning ordinances.

Online Form Versions

Find a few of the print forms on this page available as online forms:

Forms & Checklists

  1. Affidavit of Exemption - Corporation (PDF)
  2. Affidavit of Exemption - Individual (PDF)
  3. Building Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  4. Building Permit Checklist (PDF)
  5. Conditional Use Application (PDF)
  6. Conditional Use Application Sample (PDF)
  7. Conditional Use Checklist (PDF)
  8. CONDITIONAL USE WORKSHEET BOZ
  1. County Building Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Electrical Permit Form (PDF)
  3. Inspection Checklist - Dwelling (PDF)
  4. Inspection Checklist - Pole Barn (PDF)
  5. Post Frame Construction Requirements (PDF)
  6. Sample Site Plan (PDF)
  7. VARIANCE WORK SHEET BOZ
  8. Who Needs Building Codes Booklet (PDF)

Fees & Ordinances

  1. Electrical Standards adopted by HCFC 3-20-2012
  2. Henderson County Ordinance on Building Permit Fees (PDF)
  3. Ordinance - Adoption - Uniform Statewide Building Code Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction (PDF)
  1. The Zoning Regulations of the City of Corydon (PDF)
  2. The Zoning Regulations of the County of Henderson (PDF)
  3. The Zoning Regulations of the County of Henderson Table of Contents (PDF)

FAQ Documents & Guides

  1. FEMA - Evaluation Earthquake Damaged Concrete - Masonry Wall Buildings - Basic Procedures Manual (PDF)
  2. FEMA - Evaluation Earthquake Damaged Conrete - Masonry Wall Buildings - Technical Resources (PDF)
  1. FEMA - Mold and Mildew Book (PDF)
  2. Lead Paint Safety Guide (PDF)