Kentland, County Seat, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Kentland Building Development / Building Commissioner

Street address

300 N. 3rd St., Kentland, IN 47951

Phone

(219) 474-5062

info@kentland.in.gov or jking@kentland.in.gov

Coverage

Town of Kentland incorporated area. The permit form cites the Town of Kentland Building Development and the Building Commissioner.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Kentland, County Seat

Town permit form is used for conventional, manufactured, commercial, mobile home, multi-family, remodel, addition, demolition, sign, accessory, garage, electric, and pool work.

Required documents

Application, survey or site plan, building prints/plans, related county utility permits, and contractor information.

Building code: The form states compliance with the building and zoning ordinances of Newton County, Indiana, and the State Building Code of the State of Indiana.
Owner-builder: The form does not clearly state a homeowner exemption; it requires contractor information when contractors are used.
Contractor requirements: The form asks for Newton County registration number for general, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, excavation, concrete, carpentry, roofing, insulation, drywall, masonry, painting, and gutter contractors.

§ 03

Fee schedule

Kentland, County Seat building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Single-family dwelling minimum is $200; accessory minimum is $50; multi-family minimum is $100 per unit.

Permit fee formula

Residential permits are figured at $0.20 per square foot; commercial permits at $0.40 per square foot.

Reinspection fee

$30 per inspection for multi-family and commercial permits, payable on final inspection.

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

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Owner must notify the Building Development during working hours at least 24 hours in advance. (contact)

Inspection hours: Town Hall hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Footing pre-pour, foundation, rough-in, insulation, final.

Incomplete or not-ready inspections are subject to a $30 reinspection fee.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Kentland, County Seat permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Kentland, County Seat, IN? ▸

Town permit form is used for conventional, manufactured, commercial, mobile home, multi-family, remodel, addition, demolition, sign, accessory, garage, electric, and pool work.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Kentland, County Seat, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in Kentland, County Seat, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Single-family dwelling minimum is $200; accessory minimum is $50; multi-family minimum is $100 per unit.. Fees are calculated as: Residential permits are figured at $0.20 per square foot; commercial permits at $0.40 per square foot..

03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kentland, County Seat, IN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Kentland, County Seat, IN via: Owner must notify the Building Development during working hours at least 24 hours in advance..

last verified April 2026 source Town of Kentland Building Development / Building Commissioner ↗ entry id permits/indiana/newton/kentland-county-seat

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Kentland Building Development / Building Commissioner before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Kentland, County Seat