City Building Permits

New Albany, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in New Albany, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Floyd County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of New Albany and its two-mile fringe area

Department
City of New Albany Building Department, Building Commissioner Office
Address
142 East Main Street, Suite 206, New Albany, IN 47150
Phone
812-948-5371
Website
https://cityofnewalbany.com

Application Process

  1. Obtain and complete the applicable building or improvement location permit forms
  2. For improvement location permits, attach property survey, site plan, and assessor's plat
  3. Submit to the city offices for review
  4. Receive zoning review or BZA/plan commission action if needed
  5. Obtain the building permit before commencing construction

Source: City of New Albany Building Department, Building Commissioner Office

General Requirements

Permit forms cover new construction, additions, remodels, decks, steps, entrance ways, demolition, repairs, and changes of use

Required Documents

  • Permit forms
  • Property survey (for improvement location permits)
  • Site plan (for improvement location permits)
  • Assessor's plat (for improvement location permits)
  • Contractor name and phone number
  • Owner, project scope, dimensions, foundation type, and estimated cost information
Contractor requirements
The commercial application requests contractor name and phone number, but no explicit license prerequisite was published in the reviewed pages

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$150 minimum for some single-family dwelling projects
Permit fee formula
$0.20 per square foot with stated minimums for some project types

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of New Albany Building Department, Building Commissioner Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of New Albany Building Department, Building Commissioner Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

New Albany Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in New Albany, IN?
Permit forms cover new construction, additions, remodels, decks, steps, entrance ways, demolition, repairs, and changes of use
How much does a building permit cost in New Albany, IN?
The minimum permit fee is $150 minimum for some single-family dwelling projects. Fees are calculated as: $0.20 per square foot with stated minimums for some project types.
How do I apply for a building permit in New Albany, IN?
1. Obtain and complete the applicable building or improvement location permit forms 2. For improvement location permits, attach property survey, site plan, and assessor's plat 3. Submit to the city offices for review 4. Receive zoning review or BZA/plan commission action if needed 5. Obtain the building permit before commencing construction

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