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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pittsboro
Pittsboro fee schedule and forms show permits for residential ILPs, commercial or industrial ILPs, remodels, accessory structures, inspections, decks, fences, mini-barns, swimming pools requiring electric hookup, signs, demolition, and Certificates of Occupancy.
Above-ground pools that do not require electric hookup
- Exempt Above-ground pools that do not require electric hookup
Required documents
- Plot plan
- Blueprints
- Erosion control plan
- Preliminary as-designed energy approval form
- Truss drawings with layout and engineer stamp unless stick built
- Completed application
- Separate commercial, accessory structure, sign, and site plan applications as applicable
- Building code
- Pittsboro UDO was adopted March 17, 2015 and amended through September 17, 2024; enforced under town UDO and Indiana building code administration.
- Permit validity
- Permit must remain posted during construction or it becomes void per Indiana Code.
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Application process
Typical processing: Five business days for review of a complete residential submittal
- 01 Download the correct permit form from the Planning, Zoning, Development Forms and Documents page.
- 02 For residential work, Pittsboro's Residential Building Procedures direct applicants to submit a hard copy to April Wrigley at Pittsboro Town Hall and submit a digital copy to inspections@townofpittsboro.org.
- 03 Include the listed support documents, such as plot plan, blueprints, erosion control plan, preliminary as-designed energy approval form, truss drawings, and completed application.
- 04 Allow five business days for review. If everything is in order, the permit will be issued and the general contractor on the application will be notified.
- 05 Pay at Pittsboro Town Hall, 80 N. Meridian St., when the permit is issued.
- 06 Post the permit visibly from the street for the entire construction period.
- 07 Email inspection requests at least 24 hours in advance to inspections@townofpittsboro.org and complete the full inspection sequence through final and Certificate of Occupancy.
Typical processing time: Five business days for review of a complete residential submittal
§ 04
Fee schedule
Pittsboro building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$30
02
Plan check fee
Single-family residential ILP uses a $200 permit review charge; site plan review is $800 base plus additional acreage or unit factors
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat-fee and size-based schedule. Examples include single-family residential ILP at $200 permit review plus $400 inspections, multi-family or commercial ILP at $500 plus $0.10 per square foot permit review plus $80 per inspection, and sign permits using flat fees or square-foot formulas by sign size.
04
Reinspection fee
Additional inspection after a failed inspection is $100 for the first failure, $150 for the second, and $300 for the third and additional failures; missed inspection elements because not visible are $100 per missed inspection
05
Penalty (no permit)
Commercial building occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy is $1,500 per day; residential new home occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy is $750 per day
Payment is made at Pittsboro Town Hall when the permit is issued; fees are subject to change
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- inspections@townofpittsboro.org (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least 24 hours in advance
Typical sequence: Footing, foundation, slab I plumbing, slab II foundation, rough-in structural with HVAC, plumbing and electrical, energy and insulation, sewer, water, sump pump drains, driveway and sidewalks, final including landscaping and Certificate of Occupancy
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pittsboro permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
Pittsboro fee schedule and forms show permits for residential ILPs, commercial or industrial ILPs, remodels, accessory structures, inspections, decks, fences, mini-barns, swimming pools requiring electric hookup, signs, demolition, and Certificates of Occupancy.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Pittsboro, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $30. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat-fee and size-based schedule. Examples include single-family residential ILP at $200 permit review plus $400 inspections, multi-family or commercial ILP at $500 plus $0.10 per square foot permit review plus $80 per inspection, and sign permits using flat fees or square-foot formulas by sign size.. Plan check fee: Single-family residential ILP uses a $200 permit review charge; site plan review is $800 base plus additional acreage or unit factors.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Pittsboro, IN, follow these steps: 1. Download the correct permit form from the Planning, Zoning, Development Forms and Documents page. 2. For residential work, Pittsboro's Residential Building Procedures direct applicants to submit a hard copy to April Wrigley at Pittsboro Town Hall and submit a digital copy to inspections@townofpittsboro.org. 3. Include the listed support documents, such as plot plan, blueprints, erosion control plan, preliminary as-designed energy approval form, truss drawings, and completed application. 4. Allow five business days for review. If everything is in order, the permit will be issued and the general contractor on the application will be notified. 5. Pay at Pittsboro Town Hall, 80 N. Meridian St., when the permit is issued. 6. Post the permit visibly from the street for the entire construction period. 7. Email inspection requests at least 24 hours in advance to inspections@townofpittsboro.org and complete the full inspection sequence through final and Certificate of Occupancy.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Pittsboro, IN typically run Five business days for review of a complete residential submittal. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Pittsboro, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Above-ground pools that do not require electric hookup. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pittsboro, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Pittsboro, IN via: inspections@townofpittsboro.org. At least 24 hours in advance.
last verified April 2026
source Planning, Zoning & Development Office ↗
entry id permits/indiana/hendricks/pittsboro
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning, Zoning & Development Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.