Building permits in Indianapolis, IN
Permits for Indianapolis are issued by Indianapolis/Marion County, Dept. of Business & Neighborhood Services (BNS). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- Indianapolis/Marion County, Dept. of Business & Neighborhood Services (BNS)
- Phone
- (317) 327-8700
- Portal
- permitsandcases.indy.gov
Accela Citizen Access. 200 E Washington St. permitquestions@indy.gov.
What each job needs in Indianapolis
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with Indianapolis/Marion County before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Indiana
No statewide general-contractor license — GC licensing is entirely local; the largest program is the Indianapolis/Marion County Building Contractor license (no cross-jurisdiction reciprocity).
Issued by No statewide GC license (local licensing); Indianapolis/Marion County Dept. of Business & Neighborhood Services (BNS) · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.