City Building Permits

Town of Geneva, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Geneva, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Adams County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Town of Geneva contracts annually with Adams County Building and Planning for building permits, zoning inquiries, inspections, and subdivision planning.

Department
Adams County Building and Planning Department
Address
313 W Jefferson St, Suite 338, Decatur, IN 46733
Phone
260-724-5305
Website
https://townofgeneva.org/planning-and-inspections

Application Process

  1. Contact Adams County Building and Planning for the project type.
  2. Confirm zoning, remodeling, and building permit requirements with county staff.
  3. Submit the county permit materials to the county office.
  4. Receive county review and approval.
  5. Perform construction and schedule inspections through county staff.
  6. Close out the permit with final inspection as applicable.

Source: Adams County Building and Planning Department

General Requirements

Geneva relies on Adams County for building permits, zoning inquiries, building inspections, and subdivision planning.

Building code
County-administered permit and inspection process applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$40.00
Permit fee formula
County fee schedule applies

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Adams County Building and Planning Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through Adams County Building and Planning (office)
Inspection hours
County office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: County inspection process applies; the Geneva pages do not publish a separate sequence.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Adams County Building and Planning Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Geneva Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Geneva, IN?
Geneva relies on Adams County for building permits, zoning inquiries, building inspections, and subdivision planning.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Geneva, IN?
The minimum permit fee is $40.00. Fees are calculated as: County fee schedule applies.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Geneva, IN?
1. Contact Adams County Building and Planning for the project type. 2. Confirm zoning, remodeling, and building permit requirements with county staff. 3. Submit the county permit materials to the county office. 4. Receive county review and approval. 5. Perform construction and schedule inspections through county staff. 6. Close out the permit with final inspection as applicable.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Geneva, IN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Adams County Building and Planning.

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