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Building permit fees in Indianapolis, IN

Short answer: We verified 2 homeowner permit fees for Indianapolis from official fee schedules; the table quotes each one. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (City of Indianapolis and Marion County).

Verified permit fees in Indianapolis
ProjectFeeOfficial source
Interior / bathroom remodelRemodel permit: $159 plus $39 per 500 sq ft over 1,000 sq ft (when a building permit is needed).“Remodel Permit Fee: $159.00, plus $39.00 per 500 sf over 1,000 sf”
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ShedAccessory structure permit: $42 (1–200 sq ft); structural plan review $85 (1,000 sq ft or less).“Structural Plan Review Fee: 1000 sf or less $85.00 ... Accessory Structures: $42.00 (1sf – 200 sf)”
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Not yet verified: ADU or garage conversion, Deck, Driveway or patio, Electrical panel upgrade, EV charger, Fence, HVAC / AC replacement, Pool or hot tub, Retaining wall, Roof replacement, Siding replacement, Solar panels, Water heater replacement, Window and door replacement. See the official fee schedule.

All Indianapolis permit rules

Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.