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

Fees are calculated as: Official fee schedule published by ordinance. Contractor license fee is $100 and contractor bond requirement is $20,000. Permit fee and plan-check fee published in the fee schedule PDF.. Plan check fee: Published in the fee schedule PDF..

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

1. Go to Trafalgar's Planning and Zoning page and download the residential or commercial permit form and checklist. 2. Assemble the required application, site plan, construction drawings, and state design-release items for commercial work. 3. Ensure the builder or contractor has a current bond and town license on file before submittal. 4. Submit the permit digitally or in person as directed by the town. 5. Pay the application fee under the official fee schedule to receive the building permit. 6. Display the permit in a prominent location before work begins. 7. Schedule and complete the inspections outlined in the application to avoid missed-inspection or reinspection fees.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Trafalgar Planning and Zoning and building-inspection contacts.

City Building Permits

Town of Trafalgar, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Indiana Johnson County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Trafalgar operates its own planning, zoning, building permit, and inspection process.

Department: Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar
Address: 2770 W. State Road 252, Trafalgar, IN 46181
Phone: (317) 878-5194; Building Inspector Chris Schiewer (317) 878-4592
Email: bgregg@townoftrafalgar.in.gov
Website: https://townoftrafalgar.org/planning-and-zoning/

Application Process

Go to Trafalgar's Planning and Zoning page and download the residential or commercial permit form and checklist.
Assemble the required application, site plan, construction drawings, and state design-release items for commercial work.
Ensure the builder or contractor has a current bond and town license on file before submittal.
Submit the permit digitally or in person as directed by the town.
Pay the application fee under the official fee schedule to receive the building permit.
Display the permit in a prominent location before work begins.
Schedule and complete the inspections outlined in the application to avoid missed-inspection or reinspection fees.

Source: Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar

General Requirements

Trafalgar's residential and commercial permit applications cover building work and site-work-only permits for primary and accessory structures serving single-family, multi-family, commercial, and other uses.

Required Documents

Completed permit application
Site location map
Site plan
Waste disposal verification if applicable
Use description
Dwelling-unit information if applicable
Construction design release for nonresidential work
Plan authentication form for nonresidential work
Construction plans
Detailed site-plan and construction-drawing content as per checklists

Building code: Local permitting requires compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and, for commercial work, Indiana design-release requirements.
Owner-builder: Trafalgar posts a Contractor Listing Exemption Affidavit form for applicants who are not using a town-listed contractor.
Contractor requirements: Residential and commercial checklists require a current contractor bond and license with the Town of Trafalgar on file, with a $20,000 bond and a $100 town license fee.

Fees

Plan check fee: Published in the fee schedule PDF.
Permit fee formula: Official fee schedule published by ordinance. Contractor license fee is $100 and contractor bond requirement is $20,000. Permit fee and plan-check fee published in the fee schedule PDF.
Reinspection fee: Applicants warned to schedule inspections in a timely manner to avoid reinspection fees and missed inspection fees.
Payment note: Residential and commercial checklists state permit fee, sewer tap fee, and water hook-up fee if applicable must be paid in full when the permit is picked up.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Inspections

How to Schedule

Trafalgar Planning and Zoning and building-inspection contacts (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday and Tuesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Thursday closed, Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, or by appointment

Typical inspection sequence: Permit application, fee payment, permit display, then inspections required by the application until final approval.

Additional Resources

Building code: Local permitting requires compliance with applicable laws and ordinances and, for commercial work, Indiana design-release requirements.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Bond Requirement
Zoning Map
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 Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Trafalgar Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Trafalgar, IN?: Trafalgar's residential and commercial permit applications cover building work and site-work-only permits for primary and accessory structures serving single-family, multi-family, commercial, and other uses.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Trafalgar, IN?: Fees are calculated as: Official fee schedule published by ordinance. Contractor license fee is $100 and contractor bond requirement is $20,000. Permit fee and plan-check fee published in the fee schedule PDF.. Plan check fee: Published in the fee schedule PDF..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Trafalgar, IN?: 1. Go to Trafalgar's Planning and Zoning page and download the residential or commercial permit form and checklist. 2. Assemble the required application, site plan, construction drawings, and state design-release items for commercial work. 3. Ensure the builder or contractor has a current bond and town license on file before submittal. 4. Submit the permit digitally or in person as directed by the town. 5. Pay the application fee under the official fee schedule to receive the building permit. 6. Display the permit in a prominent location before work begins. 7. Schedule and complete the inspections outlined in the application to avoid missed-inspection or reinspection fees.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Trafalgar, IN?: Inspections can be scheduled via: Trafalgar Planning and Zoning and building-inspection contacts.

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