Morgantown, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Town of Morgantown limits

Department

Planning and Zoning Commission / Town Hall

Address

120 W Washington Street, PO Box 416, Morgantown, IN 46160

Phone

812-597-4626

Website

https://morgantown.in.gov/planning-and-zoning/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact Planning and Zoning or Town Hall.
2. Submit permit application and required supporting materials.
3. Town reviews zoning and building code conformity.
4. Permit is issued.
5. Building inspections are called in through the town process.

Source: Planning and Zoning Commission / Town Hall

General Requirements

town ordinance says no building permit shall be issued unless the application is in conformity with the zoning chapter and State Building Code; building permits must be obtained prior to start of construction as required by the fee schedule

Required Documents

• the ordinance and planning page indicate a special form, plans, specifications, or other information as required by the inspector

Permit validity

building permits are valid for one year; one six-month extension may be authorized if an issue outside the control of the permit holder caused delay

Building code

State Building Code

Fees

Minimum permit fee

sewer permit language in the code shows $250 residential and $500 commercial-industrial for sewer permits, but that is not a building permit fee schedule

Permit fee formula

public town code references a separate permit and fee schedule adopted by the plan commission from time to time

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning and Zoning Commission / Town Hall to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• utility clerk assists with building permit process and contacts building inspector for inspection (contact)

Inspection hours

Town Hall hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed most holidays

Typical inspection sequence: permit first, then inspection

Additional Resources

• Building code: State Building Code
• Planning and zoning page
• Town hall
• Ordinance and code
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Morgantown Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Morgantown, IN?

town ordinance says no building permit shall be issued unless the application is in conformity with the zoning chapter and State Building Code; building permits must be obtained prior to start of construction as required by the fee schedule

How much does a building permit cost in Morgantown, IN?

The minimum permit fee is sewer permit language in the code shows $250 residential and $500 commercial-industrial for sewer permits, but that is not a building permit fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: public town code references a separate permit and fee schedule adopted by the plan commission from time to time.

How do I apply for a building permit in Morgantown, IN?

1. Contact Planning and Zoning or Town Hall. 2. Submit permit application and required supporting materials. 3. Town reviews zoning and building code conformity. 4. Permit is issued. 5. Building inspections are called in through the town process.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Morgantown, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: utility clerk assists with building permit process and contacts building inspector for inspection.

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