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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sheridan
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review the Planning and Development page and pick the correct building or planning application packet.
- 02 Read the submission guidelines and fee schedule associated with the application.
- 03 Complete the Improvement Location Permit packet and assemble the required plans, survey, utility, and outside approvals.
- 04 Submit the application package to Sheridan Planning and Development.
- 05 Pay fees under the 2026 Planning and Development Fee Schedule.
- 06 Receive permit approval and coordinate inspections with the Building Division.
Source: Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division ↗
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Fee schedule
Sheridan building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
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.
02
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.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat plus square-foot formulas by permit type.
04
Reinspection fee
Reinspection starts at $75, then $150, $300, and $600 for later reinspections; occupancy without certificate of occupancy is $2,500.
Public works fees and encroachment fees are on the same 2026 schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Sheridan's fee schedule lists footing, foundation and under-slab plumbing, rough-in, drywall, and final inspections for both residential and nonresidential work.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Sheridan permits
01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Sheridan, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Sheridan, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Sheridan, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Sheridan, IN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sheridan, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sheridan, IN via: Directly with the Building Division.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division ↗
entry id permits/indiana/hamilton-in/sheridan
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Sheridan Planning and Development Department, Building Division before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.