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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Selma
Selma permits cover new dwellings, mobile and modular homes, new structures/accessory buildings 100 sq ft and larger, room additions or structural alterations, swimming pools, signs, HVAC/plumbing/electrical service or replacements, demolition of taxable structures, occupancy, fencing, and zoning/variance changes.
- Applicant and owner details
- Property description and frontage/lot area
- Existing buildings and uses
- Project description and estimated cost
- Contractor information
- Plot plan with property dimensions and proposed project
- Building code
- State of Indiana building codes are cited; specific adopted edition is not explicitly listed in reviewed materials.
- Permit validity
- Permits are good for 12 months per Selma fee schedule
- Contractor requirements
- Ordinance references registration discipline for repeat permit offenses; otherwise no separate general contractor rule was clearly published.
Source: Town of Selma permit administration / Clerk Office ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine permit type using the town government and permits pages.
- 02 Download the applicable permit form (building, fence, right-of-way, etc.).
- 03 Complete the form with applicant, owner, project, contractor, and plot plan details.
- 04 Submit application for local review; a site inspection is required prior to permit issuance.
- 05 Call for required inspections during construction, including rough-in and finish inspections.
- 06 Obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy for new residences before habitation.
Source: Town of Selma permit administration / Clerk Office ↗
Fee schedule
Selma building permit fees
Checks payable to Town of Selma.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Contact the local official listed on permit forms (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Permit holder and owner must call for rough-in and finish inspections; timing not publicly posted.
Typical sequence: Site inspection before permit issuance; rough-in and finish inspections; final occupancy approval for new residences.
Source: Town of Selma permit administration / Clerk Office ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Selma permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Selma, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Selma, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Selma, IN? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Selma, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Selma permit administration / Clerk Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.