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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Daleville
Daleville's permit forms cover basic improvements and separate electrical permits. The 2021 zoning ordinance states a development plan must be submitted before establishment of any land use, issuance of permits, or erection, construction, or structural alteration of buildings within covered developments.
One and two family dwellings
Ordinary and necessary repair and/or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses
Exterior alterations or one-time enlargements or additions to existing multifamily, commercial, or industrial structures that do not exceed the percentage thresholds stated in the ordinance
Exterior and interior alterations to existing nonmultifamily, noncommercial, and nonindustrial structures that do not substantially change their nature or use
- Exempt One and two family dwellings
- Exempt Ordinary and necessary repair and/or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses
- Exempt Exterior alterations or one-time enlargements or additions to existing multifamily, commercial, or industrial structures that do not exceed the percentage thresholds stated in the ordinance
- Exempt Exterior and interior alterations to existing nonmultifamily, noncommercial, and nonindustrial structures that do not substantially change their nature or use
Required documents
- Permit form
- Parcel and owner details
- Job address
- General description of work
- Estimated completion date and cost
- Contractor information
- Building plan
- Site plan
- State plan release or IDEM Rule 5 permit (if required)
- Permit validity
- Permits issued under an approved development plan are valid for 3 years from issuance if site improvement work has not yet commenced.
- Owner-builder
- Permit forms allow owner to be listed in place of contractor where applicable.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Select the applicable town form such as basic improvement or electrical permit.
- 02 Complete the form with parcel number, job address, owner information, project description, estimated completion date, cost, and contractor details.
- 03 Submit the building plan and site plan when required. The basic improvement form has explicit review fields for both.
- 04 If required, obtain state plan release and IDEM Rule 5 approval before local approval.
- 05 Obtain building commissioner approval and permit cost entry from the town before starting work.
- 06 Complete inspections and final compliance as directed by the Building Commissioner's Office.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2026
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Permit fee formula
Mostly flat by permit type, with additional $0.10 per sq ft above 2,000 sq ft where noted. Examples: residential electrical new $150 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra; residential HVAC new $150 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra; commercial electrical new $500 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Daleville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Daleville, IN? ▸
Daleville's permit forms cover basic improvements and separate electrical permits. The 2021 zoning ordinance states a development plan must be submitted before establishment of any land use, issuance of permits, or erection, construction, or structural alteration of buildings 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 $50. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat by permit type, with additional $0.10 per sq ft above 2,000 sq ft where noted. Examples: residential electrical new $150 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra; residential HVAC new $150 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra; commercial electrical new $500 up to 2,000 sq ft plus $0.10 extra..
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 town form such as basic improvement or electrical permit. 2. Complete the form with parcel number, job address, owner information, project description, estimated completion date, cost, and contractor details. 3. Submit the building plan and site plan when required. The basic improvement form has explicit review fields for both. 4. If required, obtain state plan release and IDEM Rule 5 approval before local approval. 5. Obtain building commissioner approval and permit cost entry from the town before starting work. 6. Complete inspections and final compliance as 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; Ordinary and necessary repair and/or maintenance of existing structures, improvements, or uses; Exterior alterations or one-time enlargements or additions to existing multifamily, commercial, or industrial structures that do not exceed the percentage thresholds stated in the ordinance; Exterior and interior alterations to existing nonmultifamily, noncommercial, and nonindustrial structures that do not substantially change their nature or use. 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/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.