How much does a building permit cost in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?

The minimum permit fee is $20 for residential accessory structures; $45 for Certificate of Compliance. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by permit type.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Office: 260-627-6321.

City Building Permits

Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Indiana Allen County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Leo-Cedarville issues Improvement Location Permits and Certificates of Compliance under town zoning. Allen County Building Department issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.

Department: Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department
Address: 13909 Pony Express Run, PO Box 408, Leo, IN 46765
Phone: 260-627-6321 ext. 3
Email: townmanager@leocedarville.com
Website: https://www.leocedarville.com/1213/Zoning

Application Process

Complete the Leo-Cedarville Improvement Location Permit application.
Prepare a drawing showing the proposed improvement with dimensions, square footage, setbacks, utility easements, right of way, building height, and legal drains.
Deliver the application to the Town Office at 13909 Pony Express Run or arrange an appointment with the Zoning Administrator at 260-627-6321.
The Zoning Administrator examines the application within 10 working days and processes the ILP if the project complies with town zoning.
Pay the application fee at the time of filing.
Obtain the Allen County Building Department permit before construction begins; county highway and health permits required where applicable for driveways or septic/well work.
After project completion, submit Section 1 of the Certificate of Compliance with $45 fee to the town office. Planning Commission Administrator completes it within 10 days.
Take the completed Certificate of Compliance to Allen County for the final certificate of occupancy.

Typical processing time: 10 working days for ILP review; 10 days for Certificate of Compliance completion after final submission.

Source: Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department

General Requirements

Improvement Location Permits required for residential structures, additions, accessory structures, signs, and non-residential structures under the zoning fee schedule. Allen County building permit also required before construction begins.

Required Documents

ILP application
Plot plan or drawing with dimensions, square footage, setbacks, utility easements, rights of way, building height, and legal drains
County building permit application and plans
County highway or health permits when driveway or septic/well work is involved

Permit validity: Improvement Location Permit valid for 12 months from date approved.
Building code: Town zoning compliance under Leo-Cedarville's zoning code and subdivision control ordinance; building code enforcement through Allen County Building Department code set.
Owner-builder: Allen County owner-builder rules apply to the building permit component; Leo-Cedarville did not publish separate owner-builder rules.
Contractor requirements: County contractor licensing rules apply to the Allen County building permit portion.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $20 for residential accessory structures; $45 for Certificate of Compliance
Permit fee formula: Flat fees by permit type
Payment note: Application fee charged at time of applying; Certificate of Compliance submission requires check for $45 payable to the Town of Leo-Cedarville.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Town Office: 260-627-6321 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Leo zoning approval first, Allen County construction inspections during work, Leo Certificate of Compliance after completion, then Allen County certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

Building code: Town zoning compliance under Leo-Cedarville's zoning code and subdivision control ordinance; building code enforcement through Allen County Building Department code set.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Subdivision Control Ordinance
Zoning Map
License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Leo-Cedarville Planning Services and Allen County Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Leo-Cedarville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?: Improvement Location Permits required for residential structures, additions, accessory structures, signs, and non-residential structures under the zoning fee schedule. Allen County building permit also required before construction begins.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?: The minimum permit fee is $20 for residential accessory structures; $45 for Certificate of Compliance. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by permit type.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?: 1. Complete the Leo-Cedarville Improvement Location Permit application. 2. Prepare a drawing showing the proposed improvement with dimensions, square footage, setbacks, utility easements, right of way, building height, and legal drains. 3. Deliver the application to the Town Office at 13909 Pony Express Run or arrange an appointment with the Zoning Administrator at 260-627-6321. 4. The Zoning Administrator examines the application within 10 working days and processes the ILP if the project complies with town zoning. 5. Pay the application fee at the time of filing. 6. Obtain the Allen County Building Department permit before construction begins; county highway and health permits required where applicable for driveways or septic/well work. 7. After project completion, submit Section 1 of the Certificate of Compliance with $45 fee to the town office. Planning Commission Administrator completes it within 10 days. 8. Take the completed Certificate of Compliance to Allen County for the final certificate of occupancy.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?: Typical processing time is 10 working days for ILP review; 10 days for Certificate of Compliance completion after final submission..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Leo-Cedarville, IN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Town Office: 260-627-6321.

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