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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bargersville
The residential packet covers new work, additions, remodels, demolition, detached garages, accessory structures, pools, storage structures, electrical upgrades, and mobile homes. No building or structure may be used, constructed, altered, or maintained except in conformity with the ordinance.
- Completed application
- Site information
- Utility information
- Contractor information
- Construction plans
- Project-specific supporting forms
- Septic approval when applicable
- Building code
- Bargersville's UDO incorporates applicable Indiana Code and Indiana Administrative Code references.
- Permit validity
- Permits are void if construction has not begun within 90 days of issue date. Construction must be completed within 18 months of issue date.
- Contractor requirements
- Permit packets require licensed trade information. Local permit administration routes applicants through staff.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the Bargersville permit page to choose the correct application or begin in EnerGov Citizen Self Service.
- 02 Complete the application and assemble the required site plan, construction plans, contractor details, and utility information.
- 03 Submit through the portal or with the town's posted forms.
- 04 Wait for zoning and building review and for staff notification that the permit is ready.
- 05 Pay building, utility, stormwater, and other applicable fees when assigned.
- 06 Post the permit and complete required inspections before occupying the structure.
- 07 Do not occupy the structure until all inspections are complete and all fees are paid so that a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.
Fee schedule
Bargersville building permit fees
Water meter deposits of $100 and irrigation deposits of $100 where applicable. Other permit charges filled in by staff on the packet.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- EnerGov process (online)
Typical sequence: Zoning and building review, permit issuance, then required field inspections before Certificate of Occupancy.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bargersville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bargersville, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bargersville, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bargersville, IN? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bargersville, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning and Zoning, Town of Bargersville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.