Bedford, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning and Zoning Department

Street address

1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421

Phone

812-275-1631

kjones@bedford.in.gov

Coverage

City of Bedford.

Online portal

Permit portal

City web forms; direct online submission with captcha.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bedford

Bedford lists residential new construction, remodels with structural, electrical, or plumbing changes, remodels over $500 without such changes, commercial new construction, foundation-only work, and remodels requiring inspection.

Scope of work

Permit?

Related guidance indicates fence and deck permits follow standard building permit procedures, so they are not exempt.

Exempt

Exempt Related guidance indicates fence and deck permits follow standard building permit procedures, so they are not exempt.

Required documents

Plans and specifications; Bedford also requires uploads for some permit types and reserves the right to require plan amendments. Commercial form states plans must match those released by Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services.

Contractor requirements: Commercial portal asks for general contractor details; sign portal asks for contractor license number.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Bedford building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Plan check fee

Not separately published in the snippet.

Permit fee formula

Residential new construction $50 plus $0.10 per sq ft. Commercial new construction and certain public buildings $200 plus $0.10 per sq ft.

Reinspection fee

Permit fees are doubled if work is started before permit issuance.

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The commercial application requires plan submission, review, issuance, then inspection under the permit terms.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bedford permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Bedford, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Residential new construction $50 plus $0.10 per sq ft. Commercial new construction and certain public buildings $200 plus $0.10 per sq ft.. Plan check fee: Not separately published in the snippet..

03 What work is exempt from building permits in Bedford, IN? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Bedford, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Related guidance indicates fence and deck permits follow standard building permit procedures, so they are not exempt.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 entry id permits/indiana/lawrence/bedford

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

City of Bedford

Other jurisdictions in Lawrence County.