Southport, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Clerk-Treasurer

Street address

137 Worman Street, Southport, IN 46227

Phone

317-786-3585

clerktreasurer@southport.in.gov

Coverage

Southport's Clerk-Treasurer office receives, processes, and issues contractor licenses and permits for work within Southport city limits.

Online portal

Southport Clerk-Treasurer Page

Email and in-person submission

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Southport

Southport publicly posts building permit applications and trade permit fee schedules through the Clerk-Treasurer office.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located on the reviewed Southport official pages. Confirm minor-work exemptions directly with the Clerk-Treasurer before proceeding.

Required documents

Completed building permit application or contractor license application
Permit-type plans or supporting materials requested by the office

Building code: Southport's Unified Development Ordinance and local code materials
Contractor requirements: Two-year license fees are posted for general contractors, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing licenses for residential and commercial work.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Download the applicable building permit or contractor license form from the Southport Clerk-Treasurer page.
02

Complete and sign the form, and gather any contractor license or supporting documents.
03

Scan and email the completed forms, mail them, or bring them to the Clerk-Treasurer's office during business hours.
04

Southport processes the permit or license and calculates fees under the posted schedule.
05

Pay the applicable permit and license fees.
06

Receive the issued permit and proceed to required inspections.

Source: Clerk-Treasurer ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Southport building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential permit fees start at $80.00 plus square-foot charges; commercial permit fees start at $200.00 plus square-foot charges

Permit fee formula

Square-foot based trade and site-development fee formula with different base amounts for residential, commercial with state design release, and commercial without state design release

Reinspection fee

Reinspection fee equals total square feet times $0.05 for each required residential trade or $0.10 for certain commercial categories

Fees are handled through the office; no separate online payment portal was identified.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Clerk-Treasurer office (phone)

Inspection hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Southport permits

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

Southport publicly posts building permit applications and trade permit fee schedules through the Clerk-Treasurer office.

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

Building permit fees in Southport, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential permit fees start at $80.00 plus square-foot charges; commercial permit fees start at $200.00 plus square-foot charges. Fees are calculated as: Square-foot based trade and site-development fee formula with different base amounts for residential, commercial with state design release, and commercial without state design release.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Southport, IN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Southport, IN, follow these steps: 1. Download the applicable building permit or contractor license form from the Southport Clerk-Treasurer page. 2. Complete and sign the form, and gather any contractor license or supporting documents. 3. Scan and email the completed forms, mail them, or bring them to the Clerk-Treasurer's office during business hours. 4. Southport processes the permit or license and calculates fees under the posted schedule. 5. Pay the applicable permit and license fees. 6. Receive the issued permit and proceed to required inspections.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Southport, IN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Southport, IN via: Clerk-Treasurer office.

last verified April 2026 source Clerk-Treasurer ↗ entry id permits/indiana/marion/southport

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clerk-Treasurer before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Southport