Building Permits
New Commercial Buildings:
$.10 per square foot
Minimum Fee …….. $240.00
Maximum Fee …….. $1600.00
Commercial Building Additions:
Same as new construction.
New House, Apartments, Duplex, Etc.
$ . 10 per square foot -Living area
$ .06 per square foot – Basement
$ .06 per square foot-Non-living area-garage, porch, etc.
Minimum Fee …….. $240.00
Residential Additions:
With no plumbing …….. $150.00
With plumbing …….. $180.00
With plumbing under slab …….. $210.00
Remodel of Buildings, Alterations, Etc
Electrical …….. $60.00
Plumbing …….. $60.00
Structure …….. $120.00
Garages, Barns, Sheds, Other Out-Buildings:
Up to 120 square feet …….. $60.00
Over 120 square feet …….. $120.00
Over 120 square feet with electrical …….. $150.00
Decks, Porches, etc.:
Flat Fee …….. $60.00
Fences:
Flat Fee …….. $60.00
Signs:
Flat Fee, Each Sign …….. $60.00
In-ground Swimming Pool:
Flat Fee …….. $120.00
Above-ground Swimming Pool:
Flat Fee ……… $90.00
Foundation:
Flat Fee …….. $60.00
Sidewalks:
Flat Fee …….. no charge
Penalty Fees:
Re-inspection (when work not ready at inspection) …….. $50.00
Work started without permit … Double the cost of permit fee + $100.00
Occupancy before final inspection …….. $500.00
Pouring concrete over plumbing …….. $500.00
Other documents required MAY include, but are not limited to:
• Site Plan
• Building Plans
• State Design Release
Call (260)897-2781 to determine what is required and to set up an appointment.
CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
Contact Indiana 811 before every dig project, big or small. It’s safe, smart, and the law. Be safe, smart and legal: contact Indiana 811 at least two working days before every dig.
KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES
It is highly recommended that you obtain an accurate survey before beginning any building project to avoid future boundary disputes and zoning/permit infractions.