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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Selma
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.
- 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
- Building code
- All construction must meet State of Indiana building codes. No specific edition is identified in reviewed Selma public pages.
- Permit validity
- Permits are good for 12 months.
- Contractor requirements
- Ordinance 2023-02 states third permit offense can suspend the building contractor's and/or skilled trade's registration for one year.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review the town government page and the permits download PDF to determine the required permit type.
- 02 Download the applicable permit form such as building permit, fence permit, right-of-way permit, or other listed permit form.
- 03 Complete the form with applicant, owner, project, contractor, and plot plan information.
- 04 Submit the application to the town for official review; the form states a site inspection must be made prior to permit issuance.
- 05 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.
- 06 Obtain final approval and, for new residences, certificate of occupancy before habitation.
Source: Town of Selma permit administration through Town Hall ↗
Fee schedule
Effective Ordinance 2023-02
Make checks payable to Town of Selma.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Ordinance 2023-02) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Contact local official listed on permit forms (phone)
Typical sequence: Site inspection before permit issuance; rough-in and finish inspections; final occupancy approval for new residences.
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 through Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.