Princeton, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Commissioner

Street address

220 S Richland Creek Dr, P.O. Box 15, Princeton, IN 47670

Phone

812-386-1333

Coverage

City of Princeton and within a two mile radius of the city limits

Online portal

City Services

CORE Business Technologies eGov

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Princeton

Any construction, demolition, and signs in the City of Princeton and within a two mile radius of the city limits

Note: No permit-exempt list was published on the city page.

Required documents

Site plan
completed permit application
approved Construction Design Release for Class 1 structures
contractor and owner contact information
parcel and floodplain data

Building code: Indiana state law and local ordinances. Application cites compliance with IC 36-7-4 and state law. Indiana state building codes apply through the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission.
Contractor requirements: Contractor name and phone are required on the application

Source: Building Commissioner ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm project type and zoning
02

complete a Building Permit Application
03

attach site plan and, for Class 1 structures, approved Construction Design Release
04

submit to the Building Commissioner for review and issuance

Source: Building Commissioner ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Princeton building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Storage buildings and carports $10.00

Permit fee formula

Unattached garage $10.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft; houses $50.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft of living space; commercial $100.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft, max $1,000.00

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: City business hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Typical sequence: Submit application with site plan and design release if needed, then city review and issuance.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Princeton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Princeton, IN? ▸

Any construction, demolition, and signs in the City of Princeton and within a two mile radius of the city limits

02 How much does a building permit cost in Princeton, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in Princeton, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Storage buildings and carports $10.00. Fees are calculated as: Unattached garage $10.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft; houses $50.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft of living space; commercial $100.00 plus $0.05 per sq ft, max $1,000.00.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Princeton, IN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Princeton, IN, follow these steps: 1. Confirm project type and zoning 2. complete a Building Permit Application 3. attach site plan and, for Class 1 structures, approved Construction Design Release 4. submit to the Building Commissioner for review and issuance

last verified April 2026 source Building Commissioner ↗ entry id permits/indiana/gibson/princeton

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Commissioner before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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