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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Beech Grove
Structural work and trade work are permit-regulated and require review by the Building Commissioner for new structures.
Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located on the reviewed Beech Grove permit page. Confirm minor-work exemptions directly with the Building Commissioner before starting work.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Contractor license information
- Certificate of insurance
- Bond
- For structures: Indianapolis Improvement Location Permit plus plans
- Building code
- City of Beech Grove Building Code and Indianapolis-Marion County Improvement Location Permit review
- Contractor requirements
- General contractors need certificate of insurance naming the City of Beech Grove as additional insured and a $10,000 bond; electrical, HVAC, and plumbing license applicants need certificate of insurance naming the city plus a $5,000 bond.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the applicable Beech Grove permit application from the city permit page or Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
- 02 If the project is a structure, obtain the required Improvement Location Permit from Indianapolis-Marion County BNS at the City-County Building.
- 03 Submit the Beech Grove completed form, contractor license information, and plans to permits@beechgrove.com or through City Hall.
- 04 Bring the ILP and plans to City Hall for Beech Grove review. All new structures must be reviewed by the Building Commissioner.
- 05 Once plans and application are approved, Beech Grove issues the local building permit.
- 06 Complete inspections and any other required agency approvals before occupancy or closeout.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Building Commissioner (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Beech Grove permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Beech Grove, IN? ▸
Structural work and trade work are permit-regulated and require review by the Building Commissioner for new structures.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Beech Grove, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Beech Grove, IN, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the applicable Beech Grove permit application from the city permit page or Clerk-Treasurer's Office. 2. If the project is a structure, obtain the required Improvement Location Permit from Indianapolis-Marion County BNS at the City-County Building. 3. Submit the Beech Grove completed form, contractor license information, and plans to permits@beechgrove.com or through City Hall. 4. Bring the ILP and plans to City Hall for Beech Grove review. All new structures must be reviewed by the Building Commissioner. 5. Once plans and application are approved, Beech Grove issues the local building permit. 6. Complete inspections and any other required agency approvals before occupancy or closeout.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Beech Grove, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Beech Grove, IN via: Building Commissioner.
last verified April 2026
source Building Commissioner and Permits ↗
entry id permits/indiana/marion/beech-grove
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Commissioner and Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.