Town of Sheridan, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Sheridan has its own planning, zoning, building, and code enforcement department with separate planning and building division materials.

Department

Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division

Address

506 S Main Street, Sheridan, IN 46069

Phone

Planning and Development 317-210-0350; town main line 317-758-5293

Email

jmiller@sheridan.in.gov

Website

https://sheridan.in.gov/planning-and-development/

Application Process

1. Review the Planning and Development page and pick the correct building or planning application packet.
2. Read the submission guidelines and fee schedule associated with the application.
3. Complete the Improvement Location Permit packet and assemble the required plans, survey, utility, and outside approvals.
4. Submit the application package to Sheridan Planning and Development.
5. Pay fees under the 2026 Planning and Development Fee Schedule.
6. Receive permit approval and coordinate inspections with the Building Division.

Source: Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

Sheridan posts commercial and residential ILP application packets, encroachment permits, sign permits, temporary use permits, and impact-fee request forms through its Planning and Development page.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Legal description or survey
• Area location map
• Septic and well or utility permits
• Encroachment permit
• Driveway permit
• Legal drain check
• Site plan
• Construction documents
• Appliance specification sheets
• Indiana energy calculations

Permit validity

The fee schedule provides permit renewals at 25 percent of the original fee, but the default expiration period is not stated on the reviewed public pages.

Building code

Sheridan's packet states residential work must be designed and built to the International Residential Code; the department also operates under the Sheridan Unified Development Ordinance for land use and zoning.

Owner-builder

Sheridan's ILP application allows the responsible permit applicant to sign and submit the application, but the public page does not separately summarize owner-builder rules.

Contractor requirements

The ILP form requests contractor and license information, but no standalone local contractor licensing page was located.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Examples include $50 demolition, $50 certificate of occupancy for single-family detached dwellings, $50 accessory buildings and structures under 200 square feet, and $75 footing inspections.

Plan check fee

Construction plan engineering review is $2,000 plus $50 per acre for first review and $1,000 plus $50 per acre for second review.

Permit fee formula

Mixed flat plus square-foot formulas by permit type.

Reinspection fee

Reinspection starts at $75, then $150, $300, and $600 for later reinspections; occupancy without certificate of occupancy is $2,500.

Payment note

Public works fees and encroachment fees are on the same 2026 schedule.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Directly with the Building Division (phone)

Inspection hours

Building Division office hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays; Planning and Development office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Sheridan's fee schedule lists footing, foundation and under-slab plumbing, rough-in, drywall, and final inspections for both residential and nonresidential work.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Sheridan's packet states residential work must be designed and built to the International Residential Code; the department also operates under the Sheridan Unified Development Ordinance for land use and zoning.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential ILP Packet
• Commercial ILP Packet
• 2026 Fee Schedule
• 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 Sheridan Building Permit FAQ

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

Sheridan posts commercial and residential ILP application packets, encroachment permits, sign permits, temporary use permits, and impact-fee request forms through its Planning and Development page.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Sheridan, IN?

The minimum permit fee is Examples include $50 demolition, $50 certificate of occupancy for single-family detached dwellings, $50 accessory buildings and structures under 200 square feet, and $75 footing inspections.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat plus square-foot formulas by permit type.. Plan check fee: Construction plan engineering review is $2,000 plus $50 per acre for first review and $1,000 plus $50 per acre for second review..

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

1. Review the Planning and Development page and pick the correct building or planning application packet. 2. Read the submission guidelines and fee schedule associated with the application. 3. Complete the Improvement Location Permit packet and assemble the required plans, survey, utility, and outside approvals. 4. Submit the application package to Sheridan Planning and Development. 5. Pay fees under the 2026 Planning and Development Fee Schedule. 6. Receive permit approval and coordinate inspections with the Building Division.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Directly with the Building Division.

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