Town of Whiteland, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Whiteland operates its own local permit, inspection, and fee system through Planning and Zoning and Town Hall rather than relying on county permitting.

Department

Planning and Zoning, Town of Whiteland

Address

549 Main Street, Whiteland, IN 46184

Phone

(317) 535-5531

Email

bpatrick@whiteland.in.gov

Website

https://www.townofwhiteland.com/government/departments/planning-and-zoning/

Application Process

1. Download the correct Whiteland application from the permits and applications page.
2. Complete the application, site layout, construction plans, and any related approvals such as HOA, sanitary tap fee, or state approvals.
3. Submit the application and accompanying documents to Whiteland Town Hall, Attention: Planning Department, 549 E. Main St., Whiteland, IN 46184, or email them to bpatrick@whiteland.in.gov.
4. No fees are accepted at application; wait 5 to 10 business days for review and any required site visit.
5. If approved, obtain the assigned permit fee and pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card with processing fee.
6. Pick up and post the permit in a conspicuous street-visible location.
7. Schedule the required inspections and complete final approval.

Typical processing time: 5 to 10 business days for review

Source: Planning and Zoning, Town of Whiteland

General Requirements

Whiteland states it requires a building permit for any building or land improvements that exceed $500 and for any construction, alteration, all electrical repairs or service changes, and all plumbing repairs or alterations.

Required Documents

• Application, site layout with dimensions and setbacks, construction plans where applicable, and project-specific approvals such as Indiana Homeland Security, IDEM, IDNR, sanitary tap fee, zoning variance or amendment, and HOA approval where applicable.

Permit validity

Whiteland states permits expire if active work has not commenced within 60 days of issuance. If construction is not completed within 1 year of issuance, the permit expires and a new application and fees are required.

Building code

Whiteland requires compliance with applicable government ordinances, codes, and laws and references its design standards, specifications manual, and local code of ordinances. The reviewed permit pages did not separately summarize state code editions.

Owner-builder

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

Contractor requirements

Permit forms ask for the plumbing contractor and license number. A separate town contractor registration manual was not clearly posted in the reviewed permit pages.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Residential new construction has a base fee of $250; commercial new construction has a base fee of $400

Plan check fee

Embedded in the base permit structure; no separate line-item plan-review fee was posted.

Permit fee formula

Mixed schedule. Residential new construction is $250 plus $0.05 per square foot plus a $250 final grade certification fee. Commercial new construction is $400 plus $0.05 per square foot plus a $250 final grade certification fee. Separate sewer, water, and tap fees also apply.

Payment note

No fees are due at application. Approved permit fees are paid at pickup by cash, check, money order, or credit card, with a card processing fee.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• No Whiteland-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted.
• The town's permit packets instead describe work types that require permits and instruct applicants to contact Planning and Zoning with questions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Call Billy Patrick at (317) 474-4943 (phone)

Inspection hours

Town Hall office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Typical inspection sequence: For new residential work, footing, slab, electric before covering, rough-ins for heating and cooling, plumbing, electric, framing, and final. Existing residential work varies by permit type, including rough-in and final for remodels, foundation rough-in and final for sheds and garages, and placement checks for fences, patios, decks, and pools.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Whiteland requires compliance with applicable government ordinances, codes, and laws and references its design standards, specifications manual, and local code of ordinances. The reviewed permit pages did not separately summarize state code editions.
• 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 Whiteland Building Permit FAQ

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

Whiteland states it requires a building permit for any building or land improvements that exceed $500 and for any construction, alteration, all electrical repairs or service changes, and all plumbing repairs or alterations.

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

The minimum permit fee is Residential new construction has a base fee of $250; commercial new construction has a base fee of $400. Fees are calculated as: Mixed schedule. Residential new construction is $250 plus $0.05 per square foot plus a $250 final grade certification fee. Commercial new construction is $400 plus $0.05 per square foot plus a $250 final grade certification fee. Separate sewer, water, and tap fees also apply.. Plan check fee: Embedded in the base permit structure; no separate line-item plan-review fee was posted..

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

1. Download the correct Whiteland application from the permits and applications page. 2. Complete the application, site layout, construction plans, and any related approvals such as HOA, sanitary tap fee, or state approvals. 3. Submit the application and accompanying documents to Whiteland Town Hall, Attention: Planning Department, 549 E. Main St., Whiteland, IN 46184, or email them to bpatrick@whiteland.in.gov. 4. No fees are accepted at application; wait 5 to 10 business days for review and any required site visit. 5. If approved, obtain the assigned permit fee and pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card with processing fee. 6. Pick up and post the permit in a conspicuous street-visible location. 7. Schedule the required inspections and complete final approval.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Whiteland, IN?

Typical processing time is 5 to 10 business days for review.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Whiteland, IN?

The following work is generally exempt: No Whiteland-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted.; The town's permit packets instead describe work types that require permits and instruct applicants to contact Planning and Zoning with questions..

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Call Billy Patrick at (317) 474-4943.

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