Scottsburg, IN — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Scottsburg Building, Planning, and Zoning Commission

Street address

2 McClain Ave, Scottsburg, IN 47170

Phone

812-722-1157 for planning and zoning; inspection contact on the permit review schedule is 812-595-2014

cboley@scottsburg.in.gov for permit applications and planning items

Coverage

City of Scottsburg municipal limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Scottsburg

the permit application asks for project type, cost of labor and materials, square footage, height, zoning, floodplain status, and site information

Required documents

recorded deed, purchase agreement if applicable, owner or HOA permission if applicable, detailed site plan, construction plans, 811 ticket before excavation, proof of sewer/water/electric connections, title and VIN for manufactured homes, demolition utility disconnect verification, waste and debris plan, asbestos inspection for eligible demolitions, and state approved Construction Design Release for commercial and industrial projects

Building code: the review schedule states current Indiana adopted state codes, including Residential 2020 Indiana Residential Code, Commercial 2009 Indiana Electrical Code, Indiana Fire Code 675 IAC 22, Commercial 2012 International Mechanical Code, and Commercial 2012 Indiana Plumbing Code
Contractor requirements: contractor information is collected on the application, but no separate published contractor licensing rule was located in the reviewed sources

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Identify the required permit or commission packet on the Scottsburg planning and zoning page.
02

Submit building permit applications to Carmen Boley by email.
03

For plan commission items, complete the pre-application meeting with the administrator.
04

Provide the required documents and forms, including digital copies and three hard copies of drawings where required.
05

Submit a complete application by 3:00 pm at least 30 calendar days before the regular plan commission meeting date for PC items.
06

Staff reviews the filing for completeness and assigns a hearing date or permit processing path.
07

Pay the required fee and obtain permit approval.

Source: Scottsburg Building, Planning, and Zoning Commission ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Scottsburg building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

residential fence permit is $50; several other residential permits start at $50 or $100

Permit fee formula

many fees use a base amount plus a square-foot or capacity-based add-on, such as new residential structure at $175 plus $0.10 per square foot and commercial new structure at $250 plus $0.15 per square foot

Reinspection fee

first, second, and third-or-more reinspection fees are published; work without permit is charged at 2x fee

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

as of January 1, 2026, inspections must be scheduled by email (contact)

Typical sequence: inspection report lists temporary electric pole, permanent electric, service, footer, under slab, plumbing rough-in, framing, electrical rough-in, mechanical rough-in, final electric, final plumbing, final mechanical, final energy code, final certificate of occupancy/compliance, and sidewalk implementation plan

reinspection fees are per permit and increase by occurrence

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Scottsburg permits

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

the permit application asks for project type, cost of labor and materials, square footage, height, zoning, floodplain status, and site information

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

Building permit fees in Scottsburg, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is residential fence permit is $50; several other residential permits start at $50 or $100. Fees are calculated as: many fees use a base amount plus a square-foot or capacity-based add-on, such as new residential structure at $175 plus $0.10 per square foot and commercial new structure at $250 plus $0.15 per square foot.

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

To apply for a building permit in Scottsburg, IN, follow these steps: 1. Identify the required permit or commission packet on the Scottsburg planning and zoning page. 2. Submit building permit applications to Carmen Boley by email. 3. For plan commission items, complete the pre-application meeting with the administrator. 4. Provide the required documents and forms, including digital copies and three hard copies of drawings where required. 5. Submit a complete application by 3:00 pm at least 30 calendar days before the regular plan commission meeting date for PC items. 6. Staff reviews the filing for completeness and assigns a hearing date or permit processing path. 7. Pay the required fee and obtain permit approval.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Scottsburg, IN? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Scottsburg, IN via: as of January 1, 2026, inspections must be scheduled by email.

last verified April 2026 source Scottsburg Building, Planning, and Zoning Commission ↗ entry id permits/indiana/scott/scottsburg

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Scottsburg Building, Planning, and Zoning Commission before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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