Town of Selma, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Selma.

Department

Town of Selma permit administration through Town Hall

Address

Town Hall, 316 S Albany St, Selma, IN 47383

Phone

(765) 289-0226

Email

selmaclerk@aol.com

Website

https://townofselma.com/government/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review the town government page and the permits download PDF to determine the required permit type.
2. Download the applicable permit form such as building permit, fence permit, right-of-way permit, or other listed permit form.
3. Complete the form with applicant, owner, project, contractor, and plot plan information.
4. Submit the application to the town for official review; the form states a site inspection must be made prior to permit issuance.
5. Call for required inspections during construction. The building permit form states the permit holder and owner are responsible for contacting the official for rough-in and finish inspections.
6. Obtain final approval and, for new residences, certificate of occupancy before habitation.

Source: Town of Selma permit administration through Town Hall

General Requirements

Building permits required for new dwellings, mobile homes, modular homes, new structures and accessory buildings of 100 sq ft, room additions or structural alterations requiring structural change, swimming pools, and signs. Separate permits for HVAC (any new service or replacement), plumbing (new service and additions/alterations), electrical (new service and additions/alterations), demolition, occupancy, fence location/height compliance, and zoning changes or variances.

Required Documents

• Applicant and owner information
• Property description, frontage, lot area
• Number of existing buildings, existing use
• Project description, estimated cost
• Contractor information
• Plot plan showing property dimensions, existing buildings, proposed project, and distances to property lines

Permit validity

Permits are good for 12 months.

Building code

All construction must meet State of Indiana building codes. No specific edition is identified in reviewed Selma public pages.

Contractor requirements

Ordinance 2023-02 states third permit offense can suspend the building contractor's and/or skilled trade's registration for one year.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$50

Permit fee formula

1 and 2 family dwellings and additions: $5.00 per 100 sq ft with $60 minimum; residential remodeling: $50 minimum; accessory structures: $50 minimum; commercial/industrial/institutional: $60 minimum. Examples: residential electrical new $50 plus $5 inspection fee per room; plumbing additions/alterations: $60 or $60 plus room-based adders.

Reinspection fee

$20 per additional inspection

Penalty (no permit)

Starting work without permit: first offense $700, second offense $700 plus original fee, third offense possible 1 year registration suspension

Payment note

Make checks payable to Town of Selma.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective Ordinance 2023-02).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Selma permit administration through Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Contact local official listed on permit forms (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Site inspection before permit issuance; rough-in and finish inspections; final occupancy approval for new residences.

Additional Resources

• Building code: All construction must meet State of Indiana building codes. No specific edition is identified in reviewed Selma public pages.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Fence Permit Form
• Permit Guidance PDF
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Selma Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Selma, IN?

Building permits required for new dwellings, mobile homes, modular homes, new structures and accessory buildings of 100 sq ft, room additions or structural alterations requiring structural change, swimming pools, and signs. Separate permits for HVAC (any new service or replacement), plumbing (new service and additions/alterations), electrical (new service and additions/alterations), demolition, occupancy, fence location/height compliance, and zoning changes or variances.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Selma, IN?

The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: 1 and 2 family dwellings and additions: $5.00 per 100 sq ft with $60 minimum; residential remodeling: $50 minimum; accessory structures: $50 minimum; commercial/industrial/institutional: $60 minimum. Examples: residential electrical new $50 plus $5 inspection fee per room; plumbing additions/alterations: $60 or $60 plus room-based adders..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Selma, IN?

1. Review the town government page and the permits download PDF to determine the required permit type. 2. Download the applicable permit form such as building permit, fence permit, right-of-way permit, or other listed permit form. 3. Complete the form with applicant, owner, project, contractor, and plot plan information. 4. Submit the application to the town for official review; the form states a site inspection must be made prior to permit issuance. 5. Call for required inspections during construction. The building permit form states the permit holder and owner are responsible for contacting the official for rough-in and finish inspections. 6. Obtain final approval and, for new residences, certificate of occupancy before habitation.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Selma, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact local official listed on permit forms.

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