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Town of Monroe

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

Min. permit fee
$40.00
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Adams County Building and Planning Department

Street address
313 W Jefferson Street, Suite 338, Decatur, IN 46733
Coverage
Monroe is covered by the Adams County Building and Planning Department. The county page expressly says it has jurisdiction over the Town of Monroe.
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Monroe

Monroe ordinance reviewed states property owners must obtain any and all building permits required by Adams County and/or Indiana law prior to installation of out buildings.

Building code
County-administered permit and zoning authority applies.

Source: Adams County Building and Planning Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Confirm Monroe ordinance and county building/planning requirements.
  2. 02
    File the permit through Adams County Building and Planning.
  3. 03
    Submit plans or supporting documents requested by the county.
  4. 04
    Obtain county permit approval before work begins.
  5. 05
    Complete inspections through county staff.
  6. 06
    Close out the permit with final approval when complete.

Source: Adams County Building and Planning Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Monroe building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$40.00
02
Permit fee formula
County fee schedule applies

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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Typical sequence: County inspection process applies; Monroe pages reviewed do not publish a separate sequence.

Source: Adams County Building and Planning Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Monroe permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Monroe, IN?
Monroe ordinance reviewed states property owners must obtain any and all building permits required by Adams County and/or Indiana law prior to installation of out buildings.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Monroe, IN?
Building permit fees in Monroe, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $40.00. Fees are calculated as: County fee schedule applies.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Monroe, IN?
To apply for a building permit in Monroe, IN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm Monroe ordinance and county building/planning requirements. 2. File the permit through Adams County Building and Planning. 3. Submit plans or supporting documents requested by the county. 4. Obtain county permit approval before work begins. 5. Complete inspections through county staff. 6. Close out the permit with final approval when complete.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Monroe, IN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Monroe, IN via: Through Adams County Building and Planning.
last verified April 2026 source Adams County Building and Planning Department ↗ entry id permits/indiana/adams/monroe

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Adams County Building and Planning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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