Greensburg, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building, Planning, and Zoning

Street address

314 W Washington St., Greensburg, IN 47240

Phone

812-662-8495

shamer@greensburg.in.gov

Coverage

City limits of Greensburg only. The city code applies only within the corporate limits of Greensburg.

Online portal

OurCommunityConnect

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Permits ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Greensburg

The city says a permit is required for most improvements, including new construction, remodeling, swimming pools, fences, signs, demolition, foundations, work in right of way, and more.

Note: The city public pages reviewed do not publish a clean exemption list.

Required documents

Packet-specific permit application
Required plans and drawings
Support documents as required by the packet

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Use the permit portal or download the applicable packet.
02

Submit the completed permit packet with required plans, drawings, and any support documents.
03

Staff review the packet and fee requirements.
04

Issue occurs after review and fee payment.
05

Inspections are scheduled as construction reaches required stages.

Source: Building, Planning, and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Greensburg building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$300 commercial permit fee

Plan check fee

Published on the fee schedule page for commercial permits as plan review fee per SF.

Permit fee formula

Residential and commercial fees are set by permit type and square footage / plan review / inspection fee. Example published lines include commercial permit fee plus plan review fee per SF and inspection fee per SF, and residential ILP and trade fees.

Reinspection fee

$100 re-inspection fee per failed inspection or when the inspector must return because the site was not ready.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, construction, inspections, then occupancy / final signoff.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Greensburg permits

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

The city says a permit is required for most improvements, including new construction, remodeling, swimming pools, fences, signs, demolition, foundations, work in right of way, and more.

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

Building permit fees in Greensburg, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $300 commercial permit fee. Fees are calculated as: Residential and commercial fees are set by permit type and square footage / plan review / inspection fee. Example published lines include commercial permit fee plus plan review fee per SF and inspection fee per SF, and residential ILP and trade fees.. Plan check fee: Published on the fee schedule page for commercial permits as plan review fee per SF..

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

To apply for a building permit in Greensburg, IN, follow these steps: 1. Use the permit portal or download the applicable packet. 2. Submit the completed permit packet with required plans, drawings, and any support documents. 3. Staff review the packet and fee requirements. 4. Issue occurs after review and fee payment. 5. Inspections are scheduled as construction reaches required stages.

last verified April 2026 source Building, Planning, and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/indiana/decatur/greensburg

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building, Planning, and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Greensburg