Do I need a permit for a window or door replacement in Indianapolis, IN?

Like-for-like replacement of exterior doors and windows in same-size openings needs no permit if done by a listed contractor (with notice and posting) or by the owner-occupant.

What changes the answer

• Listed contractor or owner-occupant
• Same size, egress not reduced

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Indianapolis residential permit guide. Unverified, confirm locally

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 exterior prime doors and windows (limited to like-for-like in a wall opening of the same dimensions which does not reduce the egress required by code provision existing at the time the building was constructed) if performed by a listed contractor”

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

Verified: 2026-10-19 · Status: verified · Confidence: high