City Building Permits

Town of Shadeland, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Shadeland, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Indiana Tippecanoe County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Tippecanoe County annual report says Shadeland issued its own building permits until October 2021, after which County Building Commission began that work. Current Shadeland public pages still require a local Start Building Permit Form and zoning review through town hall.

Department
Tippecanoe County Building Commission for building permit issuance; Town of Shadeland Planning and Zoning for town review
Address
County permit office: 20 North 3rd Street, Lafayette, IN 47901; town office: 5220 Old State Road 25 N, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone
County 765-423-9225; town 765-474-6533
Website
https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/413/Building-Commission

Online Permit Portal

Open Tippecanoe County Online Permit Applications and Information

Platform: Tippecanoe County Online Permit Applications and Information • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Start with the Town of Shadeland Planning and Zoning page and complete the Start Building Permit Form.
  2. Submit the completed form to the town manager by email or to town hall, with proposed site plan and building plans. If the property is in an HOA, the HOA must sign off before the town will process the permit start form.
  3. After town review, route the actual building permit issuance through Tippecanoe County Building Commission under the county's current post-2021 permit structure.
  4. Submit the county permit packet with plans and any project-specific approvals.
  5. Pay county fees, wait for county review, and then schedule county inspections.

Source: Tippecanoe County Building Commission for building permit issuance; Town of Shadeland Planning and Zoning for town review

General Requirements

Required Documents

  • Town start form
  • Proposed site plan and building plans
  • HOA signoff if applicable
  • County permit packet and project-specific approvals
Building code
County-administered Indiana code enforcement for building permits; Shadeland municipal code remains relevant for local land-use and town standards.
Contractor requirements
County bond rules apply for contractors on the county-issued permit.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
County minimum permit fee is $75.00 for the listed square-foot categories, plus filing fee
Permit fee formula
County mixed square-foot and flat-fee schedule applies for the building permit itself.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Fences do not require a building permit
  • Above-ground pools below 42 inches do not require a permit

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • 765-423-9225 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
At least 24 hours notice required
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: County inspection schedule applies.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Tippecanoe County Building Commission for building permit issuance; Town of Shadeland Planning and Zoning for town review before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Shadeland Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Shadeland, IN?
The minimum permit fee is County minimum permit fee is $75.00 for the listed square-foot categories, plus filing fee. Fees are calculated as: County mixed square-foot and flat-fee schedule applies for the building permit itself..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Shadeland, IN?
1. Start with the Town of Shadeland Planning and Zoning page and complete the Start Building Permit Form. 2. Submit the completed form to the town manager by email or to town hall, with proposed site plan and building plans. If the property is in an HOA, the HOA must sign off before the town will process the permit start form. 3. After town review, route the actual building permit issuance through Tippecanoe County Building Commission under the county's current post-2021 permit structure. 4. Submit the county permit packet with plans and any project-specific approvals. 5. Pay county fees, wait for county review, and then schedule county inspections.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Shadeland, IN?
The following work is generally exempt: Fences do not require a building permit; Above-ground pools below 42 inches do not require a permit.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Shadeland, IN?
Inspections can be scheduled via: 765-423-9225. At least 24 hours notice required.

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