Town of Bargersville, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Bargersville runs its own permit and zoning process through Town Planning and Zoning and a Tyler EnerGov citizen portal. This section is for the Johnson County portion of the town as requested.

Department

Planning and Zoning, Town of Bargersville

Address

24 N Main Street, Bargersville, IN 46106

Phone

Main office (317) 422-5115; permit administration line in the residential packet (317) 422-3150

Email

planning@townofbargersville.org

Website

https://bargersville.in.gov/services/planning___zoning/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Use the Bargersville permit page to choose the correct application or begin in EnerGov Citizen Self Service.
2. Complete the application and assemble the required site plan, construction plans, contractor details, and utility information.
3. Submit through the portal or with the town's posted forms.
4. Wait for zoning and building review and for staff notification that the permit is ready.
5. Pay building, utility, stormwater, and other applicable fees when assigned.
6. Post the permit and complete required inspections before occupying the structure.
7. Do not occupy the structure until all inspections are complete and all fees are paid so that a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

Source: Planning and Zoning, Town of Bargersville

General Requirements

The residential packet covers new work, additions, remodels, demolition, detached garages, accessory structures, pools, storage structures, electrical upgrades, and mobile homes. The town UDO states no building or structure may be used, constructed, altered, or maintained except in conformity with the ordinance.

Required Documents

• Completed application, site information, utility information, contractor information, construction plans, and project-specific supporting forms. The packet also references septic approval when applicable.

Permit validity

The residential packet states permits are void if construction has not begun within 90 days of issue date and construction must be completed within 18 months of issue date.

Building code

Bargersville's UDO incorporates applicable Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code references. The reviewed public pages did not post a separate machine-readable code-edition summary.

Owner-builder

Not clearly summarized in a separate public owner-builder memo in the reviewed sources.

Contractor requirements

Bargersville's current public permit pages route applicants through local permit administration; staff directory shows separate residential and commercial permit administration. The reviewed public pages did not show a standalone contractor fee sheet, but permit packets require licensed trade information.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Fees are assigned by permit type through town review, but the reviewed public pages did not publish a machine-readable building fee table.

Payment note

Utility portions of the residential packet note water meter deposits of $100 and irrigation deposits of $100 where applicable. Other permit charges are filled in by staff on the packet.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning, Town of Bargersville to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Through town permit administration and the EnerGov process; the reviewed public sources did not post a separate online i (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning and building review, permit issuance, then required field inspections before Certificate of Occupancy.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Bargersville's UDO incorporates applicable Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code references. The reviewed public pages did not post a separate machine-readable code-edition summary.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Bargersville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Bargersville, IN?

The residential packet covers new work, additions, remodels, demolition, detached garages, accessory structures, pools, storage structures, electrical upgrades, and mobile homes. The town UDO states no building or structure may be used, constructed, altered, or maintained except in conformity with the ordinance.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Bargersville, IN?

Fees are calculated as: Fees are assigned by permit type through town review, but the reviewed public pages did not publish a machine-readable building fee table..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bargersville, IN?

1. Use the Bargersville permit page to choose the correct application or begin in EnerGov Citizen Self Service. 2. Complete the application and assemble the required site plan, construction plans, contractor details, and utility information. 3. Submit through the portal or with the town's posted forms. 4. Wait for zoning and building review and for staff notification that the permit is ready. 5. Pay building, utility, stormwater, and other applicable fees when assigned. 6. Post the permit and complete required inspections before occupying the structure. 7. Do not occupy the structure until all inspections are complete and all fees are paid so that a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Bargersville, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through town permit administration and the EnerGov process; the reviewed public sources did not post a separate online i.

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