Alexandria, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria

Street address

125 North Wayne Street, Alexandria, IN 46001, second floor of City Hall

Phone

(765) 724-4633

alexbc@cityofalexandria.in.gov

Coverage

City Building Commissioner issues building, demolition, fence, and sign permits inside Alexandria city limits.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Alexandria

City Building Commissioner issues building, demolition, fence, and sign permits.

Note: No explicit public exempt-work list was located on the Alexandria building page or posted fee sheet.

Required documents

Site plan
Building plans or blueprints
Pre-manufactured data if used
Licensed plumber information when applicable
Floodplain information if applicable

Building code: City ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance, and state code enforcement through the Building Commissioner
Permit validity: Permit expires 12 months from the date of signature of the Building Official, with penalties after expiration
Owner-builder: Property owner may sign the application; contractor information is also required when a contractor is used.
Contractor requirements: 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.

Source: Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Alexandria building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 fence permit

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

Building Commissioner (765) 724-4633 (phone)

Typical sequence: Application form provides spaces for footing, 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 Building Commissioner issues building, demolition, fence, and sign permits.

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.

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: Building Commissioner (765) 724-4633.

last verified April 2026 source Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria ↗ entry id permits/indiana/madison/alexandria

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Commissioner, City of Alexandria before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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