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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Alexandria
City page says the Building Commissioner issues building, demolition, fence, and sign permits and performs inspections and code enforcement.
Required documents
- Site plan, building plans or blueprints, pre-manufactured data if used, licensed plumber information, and floodplain information if applicable.
- Building code
- City page ties permitting to city ordinances, the Unified Development Ordinance, and state code enforcement through the Building Commissioner
- Owner-builder
- Property owner may sign the application; contractor information is also required when a contractor is used.
- Contractor requirements
- City page states contractors, electricians, and other tradesmen must be licensed in their field as required by local and state authorities.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine permit type with the Building Commissioner.
- 02 Complete the permit application in full and attach all required documentation.
- 03 Submit site plan, building plans or blueprints, any pre-manufactured product data, and licensed plumber information when applicable.
- 04 Building Commissioner reviews zoning, setbacks, floodplain information, and utility availability.
- 05 Permit is issued after approval and fee payment; work may then begin.
- 06 Required inspections occur during construction, and a certificate of occupancy is issued when applicable.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Alexandria building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 fence permit
02
Plan check fee
Not separately listed on the posted fee sheet
03
Permit fee formula
Mostly flat fees; commercial work is $150 up to $25,000 plus $2 for each additional $1,000; signage is square-foot based
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Coordinate with the Building Commissioner (contact)
Typical sequence: Application form provides spaces for footer, rough-in, final, and certificate of occupancy inspections
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Alexandria permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Alexandria, IN? ▸
City page says the Building Commissioner issues building, demolition, fence, and sign permits and performs inspections and code enforcement.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Alexandria, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Alexandria, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 fence permit. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat fees; commercial work is $150 up to $25,000 plus $2 for each additional $1,000; signage is square-foot based. Plan check fee: Not separately listed on the posted fee sheet.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Alexandria, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Alexandria, IN, follow these steps: 1. Determine permit type with the Building Commissioner. 2. Complete the permit application in full and attach all required documentation. 3. Submit site plan, building plans or blueprints, any pre-manufactured product data, and licensed plumber information when applicable. 4. Building Commissioner reviews zoning, setbacks, floodplain information, and utility availability. 5. Permit is issued after approval and fee payment; work may then begin. 6. Required inspections occur during construction, and a certificate of occupancy is issued when applicable.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Alexandria, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Alexandria, IN via: Coordinate with the Building Commissioner.
last verified April 2026
source Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria ↗
entry id permits/indiana/madison-in/alexandria
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.