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§ IN DeKalb County
City building permits

Town of Spencerville

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

Min. permit fee
$50
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street address
100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone
260-925-1923
Coverage
Spencerville is specifically named by the county as a place where ILPs are issued by the county before building permits are issued
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Spencerville

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.

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

Note: Same county exemption list as unincorporated DeKalb County.

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Obtain the county ILP first if required.
  2. 02
    Submit the building permit application to DeKalb County.
  3. 03
    County inspects work during construction.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Spencerville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Permit fee formula
County schedule

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • County-managed (county-managed)

Typical sequence: County-managed

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Spencerville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Spencerville, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Spencerville, 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: County schedule.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Spencerville, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Spencerville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the county ILP first if required. 2. Submit the building permit application to DeKalb County. 3. County inspects work during construction.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Spencerville, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Spencerville, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Spencerville, IN via: County-managed.
last verified April 2026 source DeKalb County Department of Development Services for ILP and building permit functions ↗ entry id permits/indiana/dekalb/spencerville
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with DeKalb County Department of Development Services for ILP and building permit functions before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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