Sellersburg, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department

Street address

316 E Utica Street, Sellersburg, IN 47172

Phone

812-246-3821

jcorbett@sellersburg.org

Coverage

Building department handles construction permits, contractor licensing, inspections, and code enforcement inside Sellersburg town limits; Planning and Zoning handles variances, rezonings, and related land use approvals.

Online portal

Citizenserve

Website

Department website

Additional resources

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§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Sellersburg

Town states it 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
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.

Source: Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Sellersburg building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50

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.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Residential new construction: $100 plus $0.10 per square foot. Additions: $50 plus $0.10 per square foot. Commercial fees are largely occupancy and square-foot based.

Reinspection fee

Residential: $50 first, $150 second, $350 third. Commercial: escalate to $500.

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

Citizenserve Portal (online)
Department (phone)

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? ▸

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 $50. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Residential new construction: $100 plus $0.10 per square foot. Additions: $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: Citizenserve Portal, Department.

last verified April 2026 source Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department ↗ entry id permits/indiana/clark/sellersburg

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building, Construction Permitting, and Code Enforcement Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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