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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Whiteland
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.
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.
- Exempt No Whiteland-wide exempt-work list was clearly posted.
- Exempt The town's permit packets instead describe work types that require permits and instruct applicants to contact Planning and Zoning with questions.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: 5 to 10 business days for review
- 01 Download the correct Whiteland application from the permits and applications page.
- 02 Complete the application, site layout, construction plans, and any related approvals such as HOA, sanitary tap fee, or state approvals.
- 03 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.
- 04 No fees are accepted at application; wait 5 to 10 business days for review and any required site visit.
- 05 If approved, obtain the assigned permit fee and pay by cash, check, money order, or credit card with processing fee.
- 06 Pick up and post the permit in a conspicuous street-visible location.
- 07 Schedule the required inspections and complete final approval.
Typical processing time: 5 to 10 business days for review
§ 04
Fee schedule
Whiteland building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential new construction has a base fee of $250; commercial new construction has a base fee of $400
02
Plan check fee
Embedded in the base permit structure; no separate line-item plan-review fee was posted.
03
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.
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Whiteland permits
01 Do I need a building permit in 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Whiteland, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Whiteland, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Whiteland, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Whiteland, IN, follow these steps: 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.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Whiteland, IN? ▸
Building permit processing times in Whiteland, IN typically run 5 to 10 business days for review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Whiteland, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in 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.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Whiteland, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Whiteland, IN via: Call Billy Patrick at (317) 474-4943.
last verified April 2026
source Planning and Zoning, Town of Whiteland ↗
entry id permits/indiana/johnson-in/whiteland
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning, Town of Whiteland before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.