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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Daleville
Basic improvement and separate trade permit forms indicate permit needs for basic improvements and electrical/HVAC work; development plan review is required before land use establishment, permits, or erection/structural alteration within covered developments.
One and two family dwellings covered by development-plan review sections
Ordinary and necessary repair or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses
Exterior alterations or one-time additions that do not exceed ordinance percentage thresholds
Exterior/interior alterations that do not substantially change nature or use
- Exempt One and two family dwellings covered by development-plan review sections
- Exempt Ordinary and necessary repair or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses
- Exempt Exterior alterations or one-time additions that do not exceed ordinance percentage thresholds
- Exempt Exterior/interior alterations that do not substantially change nature or use
Note: Exemptions are ordinance-referenced and should be confirmed in current version of the ordinance and permit forms.
Required documents
- Permit application form
- Parcel and owner/job location details
- Project description and estimated completion date/cost
- Contractor information
- Building plan and site plan where required
- State plan release and IDEM Rule 5 approvals where applicable
- Building code
- Permit forms do not state specific code edition; zoning ordinance governs development-plan process and certificate-of-occupancy conditions.
- Permit validity
- Permits issued under an approved development plan are valid for 3 years if site improvement work has not yet commenced.
- Owner-builder
- Permit forms allow owner name to be listed in place of a contractor where applicable.
- Contractor requirements
- Review indicates contractor details are required; broader registration requirements were not clearly published in reviewed forms.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Select the applicable permit form (basic improvement, electrical, etc.).
- 02 Complete the form with parcel, owner, project description, estimated completion date, cost, and contractor details.
- 03 Submit required building plans and site plans where required.
- 04 If required, obtain state plan release and IDEM Rule 5 approval before local permit approval.
- 05 Receive building commissioner approval and permit cost entry from the office.
- 06 Complete inspections and final compliance directed by the Building Commissioner's Office.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Daleville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential basic improvement: $50; commercial basic improvement: $200
02
Permit fee formula
Mostly flat by permit type; examples include $0.10 per sq ft above 2,000 sq ft for some electrical/HVAC permits after base fee
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Daleville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Daleville, IN? ▸
Basic improvement and separate trade permit forms indicate permit needs for basic improvements and electrical/HVAC work; development plan review is required before land use establishment, permits, or erection/structural alteration within covered developments.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Daleville, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Daleville, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential basic improvement: $50; commercial basic improvement: $200. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat by permit type; examples include $0.10 per sq ft above 2,000 sq ft for some electrical/HVAC permits after base fee.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Daleville, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Daleville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Select the applicable permit form (basic improvement, electrical, etc.). 2. Complete the form with parcel, owner, project description, estimated completion date, cost, and contractor details. 3. Submit required building plans and site plans where required. 4. If required, obtain state plan release and IDEM Rule 5 approval before local permit approval. 5. Receive building commissioner approval and permit cost entry from the office. 6. Complete inspections and final compliance directed by the Building Commissioner's Office.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Daleville, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Daleville, IN. The following work is generally exempt: One and two family dwellings covered by development-plan review sections; Ordinary and necessary repair or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses; Exterior alterations or one-time additions that do not exceed ordinance percentage thresholds; Exterior/interior alterations that do not substantially change nature or use. Note: Exemptions are ordinance-referenced and should be confirmed in current version of the ordinance and permit forms. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Daleville Building Commissioner's Office ↗
entry id permits/indiana/delaware-in/daleville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Daleville Building Commissioner's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.