City Building Permits

Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Shelby County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Edinburgh incorporated area, including the portion that extends into Shelby County

Department
Address
107 South Holland Street, Edinburgh, IN 46124-0065
Phone
812-526-3512 ext. 4 for Building and Zoning Official
Website
https://www.edinburgh.in.us/department/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Town document center with PDF application forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Review the building permit filing assistance page and required permit sheet.
  2. Complete the Town of Edinburgh permit application.
  3. Attach site plan, construction documents, and any state design release if required.
  4. Town planning staff and/or a licensed engineer conduct plan review.
  5. Permit is issued after review and fee payment.
  6. Applicant calls for inspections at required stages and prior to occupancy.

General Requirements

Before any structure may be constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered; a permit is required for most improvements including new dwellings, mobile homes, sheds, garages, pools, additions, decks, electrical upgrades, demolition, and signs.

Required Documents

  • Completed application, site location map, site plan, waste disposal verification if applicable, use description, tenant spaces if applicable, construction design release for nonresidential work, plan authentication form, and construction plans as applicable.
Building code
The requirements sheet references the 2010 Energy Conservation Code; the town also cites applicable State of Indiana codes.
Contractor requirements
Plumbing contractor and electrician contractor information is required on the application where applicable.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Permit fees are governed by local ordinance; the reviewed public page cites a permit threshold of more than $500 for construction, alteration, or repair under ordinance 150.20

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Routine maintenance, repair, or non-structural remodeling of existing structures
  • Public utility or municipal services
  • Fences, drives, sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, play equipment, and landscaping
  • Signs under 4 sq. ft.
  • Structures valued under $1,000 used exclusively for agricultural production

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Applicant notifies the Building and Zoning Official when stages are ready for inspection; contractor may assume that res (online)

Typical inspection sequence: Location, footing, foundation, sanitary, rough-in, final prior to occupancy

Inspections may be mandatory

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN?
Before any structure may be constructed, reconstructed, moved, enlarged, or structurally altered; a permit is required for most improvements including new dwellings, mobile homes, sheds, garages, pools, additions, decks, electrical upgrades, demolition, and signs.
How much does a building permit cost in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN?
Fees are calculated as: Permit fees are governed by local ordinance; the reviewed public page cites a permit threshold of more than $500 for construction, alteration, or repair under ordinance 150.20.
How do I apply for a building permit in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN?
1. Review the building permit filing assistance page and required permit sheet. 2. Complete the Town of Edinburgh permit application. 3. Attach site plan, construction documents, and any state design release if required. 4. Town planning staff and/or a licensed engineer conduct plan review. 5. Permit is issued after review and fee payment. 6. Applicant calls for inspections at required stages and prior to occupancy.
What work is exempt from building permits in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN?
The following work is generally exempt: Routine maintenance, repair, or non-structural remodeling of existing structures; Public utility or municipal services; Fences, drives, sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, play equipment, and landscaping; Signs under 4 sq. ft.; Structures valued under $1,000 used exclusively for agricultural production.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Edinburgh, Indiana, Shelby County portion, IN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Applicant notifies the Building and Zoning Official when stages are ready for inspection; contractor may assume that res.

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