Kokomo, Indiana, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services

Street address

100 S. Union Street, Kokomo, IN 46901 for permit office and application submittals; city code also references City Hall, First Floor, 100 S. Union, Kokomo, Indiana

Phone

765-456-7362

InspectionalServices@cityofkokomo.org

Coverage

City of Kokomo only. The Greentown site explicitly notes that the City of Kokomo Inspection Services Department includes the City of Kokomo only.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kokomo, Indiana

Kokomo code says no person may perform work on or within the city limits without obtaining a permit in advance from the Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services.

Scope of work

Permit?

The guide also separates many projects that do require a permit, including tenant finish, remodel, new structure, addition, accessory structure, fence, and pool, though some also trigger additional approvals.

Exempt

Exempt The guide also separates many projects that do require a permit, including tenant finish, remodel, new structure, addition, accessory structure, fence, and pool, though some also trigger additional approvals.

Required documents

Application, plans and specifications, and accompanying plot plan are referenced in the permit application. Commercial permit guide also lists MEP plans, wall section plan, floor plan, site plan, landscaping plan, foundation plan, and engineered construction plan depending on project scope.

Building code: Chapter 150 adopts rules by reference and includes enforcement of building standards under state law. The reviewed code page did not clearly restate a code edition on the lines reviewed, so the city should be treated as operating under its adopted local ordinances plus Indiana code.
Contractor requirements: The application asks for general contractor and electrical contractor information. Demolition permits require a license and permit bond on file with the city, with an exception for property owner demolitions.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Kokomo, Indiana building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$75 building permit fee for construction cost up to $15,000

Plan check fee

$100 plan and review fee in the miscellaneous permit fees section

Permit fee formula

$75 up to $15,000; $150 for $15,001-$50,000; $200 for $50,001-$100,000; $500 for $100,001 and over; then $0.50 per $1,000 thereafter

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: City fee schedule lists required inspection counts by type: new house 4, new garage 3, new commercial 6, new industrial 6, billboard 2, swimming pool / hot tub 2, remodeling 4, porch / carport 2.

Reinspection fees are $25 per inspection.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Kokomo, Indiana permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Kokomo, Indiana, IN? ▸

Kokomo code says no person may perform work on or within the city limits without obtaining a permit in advance from the Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Kokomo, Indiana, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in Kokomo, Indiana, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75 building permit fee for construction cost up to $15,000. Fees are calculated as: $75 up to $15,000; $150 for $15,001-$50,000; $200 for $50,001-$100,000; $500 for $100,001 and over; then $0.50 per $1,000 thereafter. Plan check fee: $100 plan and review fee in the miscellaneous permit fees section.

03 What work is exempt from building permits in Kokomo, Indiana, IN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Kokomo, Indiana, IN. The following work is generally exempt: The guide also separates many projects that do require a permit, including tenant finish, remodel, new structure, addition, accessory structure, fence, and pool, though some also trigger additional approvals.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 entry id permits/indiana/howard/kokomo

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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