Do I need a building permit in Paoli, county seat, IN?

City Building Permits

Paoli, county seat, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Paoli, county seat, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Orange County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Paoli corporate limits

Department: Town of Paoli Zoning Administrator / Paoli Plan Commission
Address: 110 N. Gospel Street, Paoli, IN
Phone: 812-791-8610 for zoning administrator; town contact line is 812-723-2739
Email: bfarris@paoli.in.gov , town contact email is clerk@paoli.in.gov
Website: https://paoli.in.gov/zoning/

Application Process

General Requirements

An ILP is required for any alteration to the condition of land or structures within the plan commission jurisdiction before construction starts

Required Documents

The public UDO references the adopted application form, but the reviewed pages did not publish a full checklist

Permit validity: 24 months from issue, with one possible 12 month extension

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Paoli Zoning Administrator / Paoli Plan Commission to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: Town contact page lists 110 N. Gospel Street, Paoli, IN and 812-723-2739

Typical inspection sequence: ILP first, work proceeds, then Certificate of Occupancy after completion and compliance review

Reinspection fees and fines must be paid before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Additional Resources

Zoning information: View zoning info
Zoning page
Paoli UDO PDF
Town contact page
Paoli ordinances page
License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Paoli Zoning Administrator / Paoli Plan Commission before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Paoli, county seat Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Paoli, county seat, IN?: An ILP is required for any alteration to the condition of land or structures within the plan commission jurisdiction before construction starts

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