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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sellersburg
Town issues building, HVAC/mechanical, electrical, fire detection, fire suppression, moving, wrecking, and miscellaneous permits and conducts inspections for new structures, additions, and renovations
Required documents
- Permit application
- Trade-specific forms
- Submittal checklists
- Affidavits
- Related plans/documents
- Building code
- Town states review is for compliance with Indiana Building Codes and associated codes and ordinances
- Permit validity
- Permits expire if work is not started within 180 days or not completed within one year of issuance; one one-year extension may be granted
- Owner-builder
- Homeowner permit affidavits are posted for building, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work
- Contractor requirements
- Town issues contractor license and registration renewals; paper contractor license application and current licensed contractor list are posted
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the request is a building permit or a planning/zoning approval.
- 02 For construction permits and contractor licensing, apply through Sellersburg's online construction permitting/licensing portal or submit paper forms in person at Town Hall.
- 03 Upload or submit plans, checklists, affidavits, and any other trade-specific documents.
- 04 Staff reviews the submission for code and ordinance compliance and issues the permit.
- 05 Schedule inspections as the work progresses; planning/zoning approvals use the separate Citizenserve planning portal.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Sellersburg building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential accessory structures have $50 minimum; many flat-fee permits start at $50
02
Plan check fee
New Class 1 construction $150 plus $0.04 per square foot; additions/remodel/renovation $100 plus $0.04 per square foot; new single- or two-family home plan review $75
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Residential new construction is $100 plus $0.10 per square foot; additions are $50 plus $0.10 per square foot; commercial fees are largely occupancy and square-foot based
04
Reinspection fee
Residential reinspection fees are $50 first, $150 second, $350 third; work without permit starts at $300 plus permit cost; commercial reinspection fees escalate to $500
05
Penalty (no permit)
Work without permit starts at $300 plus permit cost
Citizenserve supports online applications and payments; in-person paper submissions are also available
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Through the online portal (portal)
- Directly with the department during permit administration (in_person)
Typical sequence: Permit review, issuance, staged building/trade inspections, and final approval or CO where required
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Sellersburg permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Sellersburg, IN? ▸
Town issues building, HVAC/mechanical, electrical, fire detection, fire suppression, moving, wrecking, and miscellaneous permits and conducts inspections for new structures, additions, and renovations
02 How much does a building permit cost in Sellersburg, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Sellersburg, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential accessory structures have $50 minimum; many flat-fee permits start at $50. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential new construction is $100 plus $0.10 per square foot; additions are $50 plus $0.10 per square foot; commercial fees are largely occupancy and square-foot based. Plan check fee: New Class 1 construction $150 plus $0.04 per square foot; additions/remodel/renovation $100 plus $0.04 per square foot; new single- or two-family home plan review $75.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Sellersburg, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Sellersburg, IN, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the request is a building permit or a planning/zoning approval. 2. For construction permits and contractor licensing, apply through Sellersburg's online construction permitting/licensing portal or submit paper forms in person at Town Hall. 3. Upload or submit plans, checklists, affidavits, and any other trade-specific documents. 4. Staff reviews the submission for code and ordinance compliance and issues the permit. 5. Schedule inspections as the work progresses; planning/zoning approvals use the separate Citizenserve planning portal.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sellersburg, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sellersburg, IN via: Through the online portal, Directly with the department during permit administration.
last verified April 2026
source Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department; Sellersburg Office of Planning and Zoning for zoning-related approvals ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department; Sellersburg Office of Planning and Zoning for zoning-related approvals before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.