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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Danville
Danville requires permits for new home construction, fences, remodeling, swimming pools, home additions, roof replacement, solar panels, new patios or decks, demolition, accessory structures, and similar structural improvements.
- Plot plan
- Building plans
- Truss layout
- Erosion control plan
- Energy compliance plan
- Project-specific items depending on the permit type (fence, pool, roof, and accessory structure submittals each have separate requirements)
- Building code
- Danville UDO treats the Improvement Location Permit as the building permit process and requires any needed state agency approvals for commercial or industrial uses; Indiana and local development code requirements enforced.
- Permit validity
- Permit fees are collected when the ILP is issued, and permits remain valid according to the adopted ordinance and review process.
- Contractor requirements
- Danville's portal includes a New Contractor License Application and Existing Contractor Licenses search; UDO excerpts require updated certificate of insurance and proof of surety bond for contractor licensing.
Application process
Typical processing: Up to 10 business days for a completed permit application
- 01 Access the Danville iWorQ site and create an account or log in.
- 02 Complete the building permit application online and upload the required plans for the residential or commercial project type.
- 03 Submit the application. Danville's portal and permit page both warn that incomplete applications will not be approved.
- 04 Wait for review by the Building Department.
- 05 Completed permit applications can take up to 10 business days to process.
- 06 After approval, use the permit record in iWorQ to pay fees, message the town, request inspections, and later print the Certificate of Occupancy.
- 07 Complete required inspections and final approval before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Up to 10 business days for a completed permit application
Source: Building Department, Town of Danville Development Services ↗
Fee schedule
Danville building permit fees
Payments can be made through the iWorQ permit record after approval. No stand-alone line-item building permit fee schedule was clearly posted on the reviewed public Danville permit pages.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- iWorQ permit portal (online)
- Inspection hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed daily from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Source: Building Department, Town of Danville Development Services ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Danville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Danville, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Danville, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Danville, IN? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Danville, IN? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Danville, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department, Town of Danville Development Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.