Town of Cicero, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

The Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission administers permits for the Town of Cicero and Jackson Township plan jurisdiction, rather than routing through Hamilton County Plan Commission.

Department

Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission

Address

Town of Cicero mailing address shown on official pages is P.O. Box 650, Cicero, IN 46034; the public pages reviewed do not clearly post a separate physical street address for the plan commission office.

Phone

Plan Commission 317-984-5845; town information line 317-984-4900

Email

fzawadzki@townofcicero.in.gov

Website

https://www.ciceroin.org/departments/cjt-plan-commission/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Review the Building Permits page and choose the permit form matching the project.
2. Complete the fillable PDF application.
3. Email the application to fzawadzki@townofcicero.in.gov.
4. Provide any additional materials required by the selected permit form or district standards packet.
5. Coordinate fee payment and permit issuance with the plan commission office.
6. Complete required inspections and any follow-up applications, such as amendment or extension forms if needed.

Source: Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission

General Requirements

Cicero states no building, structure, or major infrastructure may be erected, moved, added to, demolished, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator.

Required Documents

• Vary by permit type
• Cicero publishes separate forms for new construction, commercial work, exterior construction, electrical service upgrades, generators, accessory buildings, garages, temporary structures, signs, pools, fences, remodels, demolition, curb cuts, road cuts, ROW encroachments, ponds, and agricultural buildings

Permit validity

Permit Extension Form is published, but the default expiration period is not stated on the reviewed pages.

Building code

Not clearly summarized on the reviewed public permit pages; applicants are also directed to local zoning district packets and general construction standards.

Owner-builder

Not publicly summarized on the reviewed public pages.

Contractor requirements

Not publicly summarized on the reviewed public pages.

Fees

Reinspection fee

Inspection cost and fees are referenced in the General Construction Standards, but a building-permit fee table was not located on the reviewed public pages.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Mini barns less than 120 square feet, unless on any type of foundation

Inspections

How to Schedule

• By direct coordination with the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission (phone)

Additional Resources

• Building code: Not clearly summarized on the reviewed public permit pages; applicants are also directed to local zoning district packets and general construction standards.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Building Permits
• General Construction Standards
• Plan Commission
• 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 Cicero Building Permit FAQ

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

Cicero states no building, structure, or major infrastructure may be erected, moved, added to, demolished, or structurally altered without a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator.

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

1. Review the Building Permits page and choose the permit form matching the project. 2. Complete the fillable PDF application. 3. Email the application to fzawadzki@townofcicero.in.gov. 4. Provide any additional materials required by the selected permit form or district standards packet. 5. Coordinate fee payment and permit issuance with the plan commission office. 6. Complete required inspections and any follow-up applications, such as amendment or extension forms if needed.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Cicero, IN?

The following work is generally exempt: Mini barns less than 120 square feet, unless on any type of foundation.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: By direct coordination with the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission.

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