Beverly Shores, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Commissioner / Building and Building Site Committee

Street address

500 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 38, Beverly Shores, IN 46301

Phone

219-728-6531

clerktreasurer@townofbeverlyshores.in.gov

Coverage

Town limits of Beverly Shores.

Online portal

Permit portal

IN.gov town site with online application links and PayGov payments

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Beverly Shores

A permit is required before beginning excavation, construction, or alteration of any building or structure.

Required documents

Plat or sketch showing lot boundaries, plans and specifications, and any required state release.

Building code: Town code chapter 155 and town building regulations; state releases are required when applicable.
Permit validity: Building contractor registration expires each December 31 and must be renewed by January 31.
Owner-builder: Contractor registration requirement does not apply to a homeowner, engineer, architect, employee of a contractor, delivery service, or material supplier performing no other services.
Contractor requirements: All building contractors must register and provide insurance and workers comp coverage.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Use the Building and Building Site Committee page to select the needed application.
02

Register contractors if required.
03

Submit building permit application with plat/sketch and plans.
04

Obtain any required state design release or other approvals.
05

Pay fees and receive permit issuance.

§ 04

Fee schedule

Beverly Shores building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Annual contractor registration fee is in town fee schedule; exact amount was not cleanly visible in the reviewed pages.

Permit fee formula

Permit fees are in the town fee schedule and local application types.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours: Town hours Monday 10 AM to 3 PM, Wednesday 12 PM to 5 PM, Friday 10 AM to 3 PM.

Typical sequence: Application review, possible site visit, permit issuance, and then inspections.

Contractor violations can lead to stop-work orders and registration revocation.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Beverly Shores permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Beverly Shores, IN? ▸

A permit is required before beginning excavation, construction, or alteration of any building or structure.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Beverly Shores, IN? ▸

Building permit fees in Beverly Shores, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Annual contractor registration fee is in town fee schedule; exact amount was not cleanly visible in the reviewed pages.. Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are in the town fee schedule and local application types..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Beverly Shores, IN? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Beverly Shores, IN, follow these steps: 1. Use the Building and Building Site Committee page to select the needed application. 2. Register contractors if required. 3. Submit building permit application with plat/sketch and plans. 4. Obtain any required state design release or other approvals. 5. Pay fees and receive permit issuance.

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

Town of Beverly Shores