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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Indianapolis, IN?

Short answer: It depends on the details for an interior or bathroom remodel in Indianapolis, IN (for example: Fixture swap, cabinets, finishes: no permit).

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No permit to replace plumbing fixtures, traps and valves, or to install cabinets and floor/wall coverings. Electrical, plumbing rework or structural changes need permits.

What changes the answer

Cost

Remodel permit: $159 plus $39 per 500 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft (when a building permit is needed).

Fee source: https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/20bb8d3c1a0b4c66b07fbe8813d77f23.pdf · All verified Indianapolis permit fees

Where to apply

Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (residential permits)

Permitting authority: Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (City of Indianapolis and Marion County). Some separately incorporated cities in Marion County may issue their own permits; confirm locally. Exemptions below apply to one- and two-family dwellings (Class 2) and come from the BNS homeowner permit guide (undated; uses the 2020 Indiana Residential Code). See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Replacement of appliances, fixtures, traps and valves in a plumbing system;”

Source: https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/20bb8d3c1a0b4c66b07fbe8813d77f23.pdf

“Installation and replacement of fixtures attached to the walls or floors such as cupboards, cabinets, shelving, railings, tracks, wall and floor coverings, and doors;”

Source: https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/20bb8d3c1a0b4c66b07fbe8813d77f23.pdf

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