City Building Permits

Town of Spencerville, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Spencerville, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana DeKalb County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Spencerville is specifically named by the county as a place where ILPs are issued by the county before building permits are issued

Department
DeKalb County Department of Development Services for ILP and building permit functions
Address
100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone
260-925-1923
Website
https://www.co.dekalb.in.us/topic/index.php?topicid=17

Application Process

  1. Obtain the county ILP first if required.
  2. Submit the building permit application to DeKalb County.
  3. County inspects work during construction.

Source: DeKalb County Department of Development Services for ILP and building permit functions

General Requirements

County public sources say building permits are issued in conjunction with ILPs for county areas and that Spencerville is one of the towns where ILPs are issued by the county.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50
Permit fee formula
County schedule

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Grade level patios
  • Above-ground pools, though ILP is still required and surrounding decks require both permits
  • Painting
  • Paneling or new siding
  • Gutter and downspout replacement
  • Insulation
  • Window or door replacement of same size
  • Storm windows or storm doors of same size
  • Chimney replacement
  • Cosmetic or aesthetic improvements
  • Fences are exempt from the building permit but still require an ILP
  • Sidewalks and driveways
  • Storage sheds less than 300 square feet and without a permanent foundation, though ILP is required
  • Pre-built sheds under 500 square feet

Important: Same county exemption list as unincorporated DeKalb County.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • County-managed (county-managed)

Typical inspection sequence: County-managed

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the DeKalb County Department of Development Services for ILP and building permit functions before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Spencerville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Spencerville, IN?
County public sources say building permits are issued in conjunction with ILPs for county areas and that Spencerville is one of the towns where ILPs are issued by the county.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Spencerville, IN?
The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: County schedule.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Spencerville, IN?
1. Obtain the county ILP first if required. 2. Submit the building permit application to DeKalb County. 3. County inspects work during construction.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Spencerville, IN?
The following work is generally exempt: Grade level patios; Above-ground pools, though ILP is still required and surrounding decks require both permits; Painting; Paneling or new siding; Gutter and downspout replacement; Insulation; Window or door replacement of same size; Storm windows or storm doors of same size; Chimney replacement; Cosmetic or aesthetic improvements; Fences are exempt from the building permit but still require an ILP; Sidewalks and driveways; Storage sheds less than 300 square feet and without a permanent foundation, though ILP is required; Pre-built sheds under 500 square feet. Note: Same county exemption list as unincorporated DeKalb County.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Spencerville, IN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: County-managed.

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