Trafalgar, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar

Street address

2770 W. State Road 252, Trafalgar, IN 46181

Phone

(317) 878-5194; Building Inspector Chris Schiewer (317) 878-4592

bgregg@townoftrafalgar.in.gov

Coverage

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

Website

Department website

Additional resources

Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Trafalgar

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.

Note: No comprehensive Trafalgar exempt-work list was clearly posted in the reviewed public sources.

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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Go to Trafalgar's Planning and Zoning page and download the residential or commercial permit form and checklist.
02

Assemble the required application, site plan, construction drawings, and state design-release items for commercial work.
03

Ensure the builder or contractor has a current bond and town license on file before submittal.
04

Submit the permit digitally or in person as directed by the town.
05

Pay the application fee under the official fee schedule to receive the building permit.
06

Display the permit in a prominent location before work begins.
07

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 ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Trafalgar building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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.

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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Trafalgar permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Trafalgar, IN? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Trafalgar, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in Trafalgar, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Trafalgar, IN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Trafalgar, IN, follow these steps: 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.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Trafalgar, IN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Trafalgar, IN via: Trafalgar Planning and Zoning and building-inspection contacts.

last verified April 2026 source Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar ↗ entry id permits/indiana/johnson/trafalgar

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Department of Planning and Zoning, Town of Trafalgar before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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