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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Birdseye
Any person wishing to build on any lot or land within the incorporated Town of Birdseye must first receive a permit from the trustees.
Required documents
- Place
- Specification
- Kind of building
- Building code
- Building-related requirements appear in Title 12, Buildings and Construction, including Chapter 12.06 Building Permit.
Source: Town of Birdseye trustees ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Any person wishing to build in Birdseye must first receive a permit from the town trustees and present the place, specification, and kind of building for investigation by the Board of Trustees.
Source: Town of Birdseye trustees ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Birdseye building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Penalty (no permit)
Ordinance states building without a permit may be fined from $10 to $200.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Birdseye permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Birdseye, IN? ▸
Any person wishing to build on any lot or land within the incorporated Town of Birdseye must first receive a permit from the trustees.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Birdseye, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Birdseye, IN, follow these steps: 1. Any person wishing to build in Birdseye must first receive a permit from the town trustees and present the place, specification, and kind of building for investigation by the Board of Trustees.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Birdseye trustees ↗
entry id permits/indiana/dubois/birdseye
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Birdseye trustees before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.