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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Ellettsville
Town code requires a building permit for work requiring a permit under town rules.
Published code page review did not produce a clean, exhaustive exempt-work list for building permits.
- Exempt Published code page review did not produce a clean, exhaustive exempt-work list for building permits.
Required documents
- Applicant contact info, scaled plans and specifications, plot plan, construction design release if applicable, advanced structural component information if applicable, and any other data the Building Department finds necessary.
- Permit validity
- For sign permits, the town code says permits expire if work is not completed within 180 days or is abandoned for 30 days or more, and renewal is one-half the fee if unchanged and within one year. General building permit expiration was not clearly captured. Thin data.
- Owner-builder
- The application may be made by the entitled person or an employee or agent, with possible written authority requirement.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Ellettsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential new construction minimum is $250.00.
02
Permit fee formula
New construction for 1 and 2 family dwellings is $0.18 per square foot with a $250.00 minimum. Additions and remodeling are $0.15 per square foot with a $100.00 minimum. Accessory structures are $0.15 per square foot with a $75.00 minimum.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ellettsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Ellettsville, IN? ▸
Town code requires a building permit for work requiring a permit under town rules.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Ellettsville, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Ellettsville, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential new construction minimum is $250.00.. Fees are calculated as: New construction for 1 and 2 family dwellings is $0.18 per square foot with a $250.00 minimum. Additions and remodeling are $0.15 per square foot with a $100.00 minimum. Accessory structures are $0.15 per square foot with a $75.00 minimum..
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Ellettsville, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Ellettsville, IN. The following work is generally exempt: Published code page review did not produce a clean, exhaustive exempt-work list for building permits.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Ellettsville Building Department and Planning Department ↗
entry id permits/indiana/monroe/ellettsville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Ellettsville Building Department and Planning Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.