New Haven, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of New Haven Planning Department and Allen County Building Department

Street address

Planning Department, 815 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven, IN 46774

Phone

260-748-7000 ext. 1304

nhooley@newhaven.in.gov

Coverage

New Haven Planning Department issues Improvement Location Permits and Certificates of Compliance under city zoning. Allen County Building Department issues building permits and certificates of occupancy.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Haven

Primary structures, additions, fences, sheds, swimming pools, and site plans require Improvement Location Permits. Buildings and additions also require Allen County building permits.

Note: The reviewed New Haven pages describe permit categories but do not publish a consolidated exemption list. Applicants should confirm any claimed exemption directly with Planning before starting work.

Required documents

Fillable PDF application
Plan set
Project-specific packet such as rezoning, variance, plat, or development plan if applicable
County building permit application for structures and additions

Building code: New Haven zoning review under the New Haven Unified Development Ordinance; building permit enforcement through Allen County Building Department code set.
Owner-builder: Allen County owner-builder rules apply to the county building permit component; New Haven did not publish separate owner-builder rules.
Contractor requirements: County building permit work is subject to Allen County contractor licensing.

Source: City of New Haven Planning Department and Allen County Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Determine whether the project needs an Improvement Location Permit, site plan review, variance, or other Planning approval from New Haven.
02

Download the appropriate fillable PDF application packet from the Planning pages and complete it.
03

Email the completed application and plan set to the Planning Department or submit in person.
04

For a primary structure or addition, also apply for the Allen County Building Department permit through their portal or counter.
05

New Haven Planning reviews zoning compliance and issues the Improvement Location Permit when approved.
06

Build the project under both city zoning approval and county building permit.
07

Before occupancy, obtain New Haven Certificate of Compliance, then secure the final certificate of occupancy from Allen County Building Department.

Source: City of New Haven Planning Department and Allen County Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25 for fence and temporary sign permits; $100 for residential one- and two-family dwelling ILP

Plan check fee

Site plan review: $200 for up to 1,500 sq ft GFA; $400 for 1,501-10,000 sq ft GFA; $800 for over 10,000 sq ft GFA

Permit fee formula

Flat fees by permit or land-use action type

Confirm payment method with Planning at filing; online payment instructions not clearly posted on reviewed pages.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact Planning Department (email)
260-748-7000 ext. 1304 (phone)

Typical sequence: New Haven zoning approval first, county building inspections during construction, then New Haven Certificate of Compliance, then Allen County final certificate of occupancy.

Source: City of New Haven Planning Department and Allen County Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Haven permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Haven, IN? ▸

Primary structures, additions, fences, sheds, swimming pools, and site plans require Improvement Location Permits. Buildings and additions also require Allen County building permits.

02 How much does a building permit cost in New Haven, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in New Haven, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for fence and temporary sign permits; $100 for residential one- and two-family dwelling ILP. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by permit or land-use action type. Plan check fee: Site plan review: $200 for up to 1,500 sq ft GFA; $400 for 1,501-10,000 sq ft GFA; $800 for over 10,000 sq ft GFA.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Haven, IN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in New Haven, IN, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project needs an Improvement Location Permit, site plan review, variance, or other Planning approval from New Haven. 2. Download the appropriate fillable PDF application packet from the Planning pages and complete it. 3. Email the completed application and plan set to the Planning Department or submit in person. 4. For a primary structure or addition, also apply for the Allen County Building Department permit through their portal or counter. 5. New Haven Planning reviews zoning compliance and issues the Improvement Location Permit when approved. 6. Build the project under both city zoning approval and county building permit. 7. Before occupancy, obtain New Haven Certificate of Compliance, then secure the final certificate of occupancy from Allen County Building Department.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Haven, IN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Haven, IN via: Contact Planning Department, 260-748-7000 ext. 1304.

last verified April 2026 source City of New Haven Planning Department and Allen County Building Department ↗ entry id permits/indiana/allen/new-haven

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

City of New Haven

Other jurisdictions in Allen County.