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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Martinsville
Martinsville states building projects, including residential and commercial, start in Building Services; permits include demolition, building, swimming pool, electrical, remodels, and right-of-way work
From the page and fee table, Martinsville clearly regulates building, demolition, swimming pools, electrical, remodel, signs, and improvement location permits
- Exempt From the page and fee table, Martinsville clearly regulates building, demolition, swimming pools, electrical, remodel, signs, and improvement location permits
- Building code
- city follows Indiana building code framework and city ordinances; the building page points to city ordinances and stormwater design manual
- Contractor requirements
- city states contractors must be licensed with the City to do work here
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Start with Building Services.
- 02 Submit permit application through the portal or by city process.
- 03 City reviews zoning, right-of-way, stormwater, erosion control, and contractor requirements.
- 04 For septic-related buildings, obtain septic permit from Morgan County Health Department first.
- 05 Permit is issued after review and fee payment.
- 06 Call in inspections during construction and for final approval.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Martinsville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$75 for improvement location permits for residential use; several permit types start at $100 or $150
02
Permit fee formula
new single-family residential $275 plus $0.10 per sq ft over 1500 sq ft; new business, industrial, commercial $525 plus $0.10 per sq ft; accessory building $150
03
Reinspection fee
$75 re-inspection
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- call Building Inspector Robert Strader at 765-349-4923 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Building Services hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed noon to 1:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: obtain septic permit if required, then building permit, then inspections
fee table includes re-inspection
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Martinsville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Martinsville, IN? ▸
Martinsville states building projects, including residential and commercial, start in Building Services; permits include demolition, building, swimming pool, electrical, remodels, and right-of-way work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Martinsville, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Martinsville, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $75 for improvement location permits for residential use; several permit types start at $100 or $150. Fees are calculated as: new single-family residential $275 plus $0.10 per sq ft over 1500 sq ft; new business, industrial, commercial $525 plus $0.10 per sq ft; accessory building $150.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Martinsville, IN? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Martinsville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Start with Building Services. 2. Submit permit application through the portal or by city process. 3. City reviews zoning, right-of-way, stormwater, erosion control, and contractor requirements. 4. For septic-related buildings, obtain septic permit from Morgan County Health Department first. 5. Permit is issued after review and fee payment. 6. Call in inspections during construction and for final approval.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Martinsville, IN? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Martinsville, IN. The following work is generally exempt: From the page and fee table, Martinsville clearly regulates building, demolition, swimming pools, electrical, remodel, signs, and improvement location permits. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Martinsville, IN? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Martinsville, IN via: call Building Inspector Robert Strader at 765-349-4923.
last verified April 2026
source Building Services, City of Martinsville ↗
entry id permits/indiana/morgan/martinsville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Services, City of Martinsville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.