City Building Permits
Town of Borden, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Borden, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
- Department
- Clark County Planning and Zoning Office for zoning/building permit administration; Borden Town Hall does not publish a separate local building department
- Address
- Borden Town Hall, 129 West Street, Borden, IN 47106
- Phone
- 812-404-2020
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Citizenserve • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- File the applicable county permit or zoning application through Clark County's office or Citizenserve.
- Submit plans and parcel details required by Clark County.
- County staff reviews and issues corrections or approvals.
- After permit issuance, inspections are scheduled through Clark County.
General Requirements
Follow Clark County rules for building, improvement, and trade permits unless Borden provides project-specific direction otherwise
Required Documents
- County application materials
- Project plans
- Permit validity
- Follow Clark County rules
- Building code
- Follow Clark County and Indiana state-adopted code enforcement
- Owner-builder
- Follow Clark County rules
- Contractor requirements
- Follow Clark County rules
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- County minimums apply
- Plan check fee
- County schedule as applicable
- Permit fee formula
- County mixed schedule applies
- Reinspection fee
- County schedule as applicable
- Payment note
- County online and office processes apply
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Clark County Planning and Zoning Office for zoning/building permit administration; Borden Town Hall does not publish a separate local building department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Through Clark County Planning and Zoning (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- 24 hour notice required
Typical inspection sequence: County permit review, issuance, staged inspections, final approval
Additional Resources
- Building code: Follow Clark County and Indiana state-adopted code enforcement
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Borden Contact
- 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 Clark County Planning and Zoning Office for zoning/building permit administration; Borden Town Hall does not publish a separate local building department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Borden Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Borden, IN?
- Follow Clark County rules for building, improvement, and trade permits unless Borden provides project-specific direction otherwise
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Borden, IN?
- The minimum permit fee is County minimums apply. Fees are calculated as: County mixed schedule applies. Plan check fee: County schedule as applicable.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Borden, IN?
- 1. File the applicable county permit or zoning application through Clark County's office or Citizenserve. 2. Submit plans and parcel details required by Clark County. 3. County staff reviews and issues corrections or approvals. 4. After permit issuance, inspections are scheduled through Clark County.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Borden, IN?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Clark County Planning and Zoning. 24 hour notice required.
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