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City building permits

Town of Summitville

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Commissioner, Town of Summitville

Street address
Town Hall, 109 South Main Street, Summitville, IN 46070
Coverage
Building Commissioner administers and enforces the town building code for Summitville.
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Summitville

Permit required before construction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure when cost exceeds $500 or size exceeds 120 square feet; larger-than-500-square-foot buildings require a plat or sketch and plans and specifications.

Note: Structures and repairs below the ordinance permit thresholds may fall outside permit requirement, but the town does not publish a separate exempt-work checklist.

Required documents
  • Plat or sketch of proposed location
  • Plans and specifications
  • State design release when required
  • DNR permit in flood hazard areas
Building code
Town ordinance incorporates by reference Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission rules and related Indiana building, dwelling, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, and pool code articles
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit permit application materials required by the building code ordinance.
  2. 02
    Provide plans, plat or sketch, and state design release when applicable.
  3. 03
    Obtain the building permit before beginning construction, alteration, or repair.
  4. 04
    Complete required inspections under the town code.

Source: Building Commissioner, Town of Summitville ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Summitville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Penalty (no permit)
Ordinance provides penalties for violations, but public fee amounts were not located
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Town Hall (765) 536-2802 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Summitville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Summitville, IN?
Permit required before construction, alteration, or repair of any building or structure when cost exceeds $500 or size exceeds 120 square feet; larger-than-500-square-foot buildings require a plat or sketch and plans and specifications.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Summitville, IN?
To apply for a building permit in Summitville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Submit permit application materials required by the building code ordinance. 2. Provide plans, plat or sketch, and state design release when applicable. 3. Obtain the building permit before beginning construction, alteration, or repair. 4. Complete required inspections under the town code.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Summitville, IN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Summitville, IN via: Town Hall (765) 536-2802.
last verified April 2026 source Building Commissioner, Town of Summitville ↗ entry id permits/indiana/madison/summitville

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