Clarksville, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Commissioner, Town of Clarksville

Street address

2000 Broadway Street, Clarksville, IN 47129

Phone

812-288-7155

info@townofclarksville.com

Coverage

Applies within Clarksville town limits; street cut and wastewater permits route outside the GovWell portal.

Online portal

GovWell Permit Portal

GovWell

Website

Department website

Additional resources

SmartGov Portal ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clarksville

Building Commissioner page says permits are issued for construction or remodeling projects and that required permits are issued through the office.

Note: No townwide exempt work list was found on the public pages reviewed; verify small projects directly with the Building Commissioner.

Required documents

Permit/license application
Drawings or other supporting documents

Building code: 2020 Indiana Residential Code, 2014 Indiana Building Code, 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code, 2009 Indiana Electric Code, 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code, 2010 Indiana Energy Code, and related state-adopted codes.
Contractor requirements: Office grants mechanical, electrical, and plumbing licenses to contractors.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Create a GovWell account with an active email address.
02

Apply online for the relevant permit, license, or zoning approval and upload plans/documents.
03

Pay online by card, debit card, or e-check, or pay cash/check at the office.
04

Town staff reviews the submission and communicates through the portal.
05

After issuance, inspections can be requested through GovWell; applicants without internet access can apply from office kiosks with staff help.

Source: Building Commissioner, Town of Clarksville ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Clarksville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$30 to $60 (varies by permit type)

Plan check fee

Residential plan review $35; commercial plan review starts at $0.03 or $0.05 per square foot depending on category, with $50 minimum.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. One- and two-family dwelling: $0.20 per square foot plus $35 plan review. Residential remodel: $50 plus $0.15 per square foot of new space.

Reinspection fee

Residential reinspections commonly $50 to $60; commercial reinspections commonly $120 depending on trade.

Portal accepts online payments; cash or check can also be paid at the office.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

GovWell (online)

Typical sequence: Application, review, issuance, trade/building inspections, final approval or CO when applicable.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Clarksville permits

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

Building Commissioner page says permits are issued for construction or remodeling projects and that required permits are issued through the office.

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

Building permit fees in Clarksville, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30 to $60 (varies by permit type). Fees are calculated as: Mixed. One- and two-family dwelling: $0.20 per square foot plus $35 plan review. Residential remodel: $50 plus $0.15 per square foot of new space.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $35; commercial plan review starts at $0.03 or $0.05 per square foot depending on category, with $50 minimum..

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

To apply for a building permit in Clarksville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Create a GovWell account with an active email address. 2. Apply online for the relevant permit, license, or zoning approval and upload plans/documents. 3. Pay online by card, debit card, or e-check, or pay cash/check at the office. 4. Town staff reviews the submission and communicates through the portal. 5. After issuance, inspections can be requested through GovWell; applicants without internet access can apply from office kiosks with staff help.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clarksville, IN via: GovWell.

last verified April 2026 source Building Commissioner, Town of Clarksville ↗ entry id permits/indiana/clark/clarksville

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Commissioner, Town of Clarksville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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