WELCOME TO OWEN COUNTY
Administrator
Suzanne Simmerman
Suzanne.Simmerman@owencounty.in.gov
Building Inspector
Rick Smeltzer
rick.smeltzer@owencounty.in.gov
60 S. Main St.
Spencer, IN 47460
The Building department is now combined with GIS/Mapping for better service. All in one Office.
Each permit may have specific and/or individual issues; therefore ALL permits must be obtained in the Building Department Office located at 60 S. Main St, Spencer IN 47460. To help assure building safety, the Building Department works with local residents, builders, and developers to be sure residential and commercial building in the Owen County meets County building codes.
The Department’s duties include:
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Issuing building permits for commercial and residential building.
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Conducting building plan checks and inspections.
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Assisting the public with building concerns, and code enforcement issues.
Driveway permits are issued by the County Highway dept.
or INDOT (if along state highway)
Please contact the office before sending in any payments
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Members:
Norman Warner
Donna McIntyre
Robin Cooper
Ernie Dufault
Mike Swafford
Surveyor
Bill Pursell
County Council Appointment
Amy Casebeer
Agricultural Extension Agent
Kenneth Sebastian
County Commissioner Appointment
Bob Curry
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA Board Members:
County Council Appointment
Corbin Abrell
Planning Commission Appointment
Norman Warner
Robin Cooper
Citizen
Beth Wood
Citizen
Sandy Wood
All Meeting After July 1st of 2021 will be in Person and Livestreamed on YouTube