City Building Permits

Madison, Indiana, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Madison, Indiana, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Jefferson County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Madison zoning/building jurisdiction, not county jurisdiction. County page confirms the county has no jurisdiction in City of Madison areas or City of Madison Buffer.

Department
Address: 101 W. Main St., Madison, IN 47250
Phone: 812-265-8300 city hall; building inspector line listed as 812-265-8324 on county reference page
Email: cityhall@seidata.com for city hall , no dedicated building-permit email was located in the public material reviewed
Website: https://www.madisonindiana.org/govern/

Application Process

General Requirements

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

County reference noting Madison is outside county zoning jurisdiction
City government directory
Madison business / historic downtown resources
License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.

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