Building Permits in City of Brazil

Clay County, Indiana

City of Brazil Planning & Zoning
203 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-446-0050
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: janetm@brazil.in.gov
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit types, fees, and timelines
Permit Type	Category	Fee	Timeline
Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations within the City of Brazil.	residential	Contact office	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations within Brazil city limits.	commercial	Contact office	4-8 weeks
Electrical License Electrical licensing required for electrical work within Brazil city limits.	trade	Contact office	1-2 weeks
Demolition Permit Required for structure demolition within Brazil.	demolition	Contact office	2-3 weeks
Sign Permit Required for new signage installations.	other	Contact office	1-2 weeks

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Completed building permit application
Construction drawings
Site plan

Commercial Building Permit

Commercial permit application
Stamped architectural/engineering plans
Indiana State Design Release

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Brazil Planning & Zoning department at 812-446-0050 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Planning & Zoning Administrator Janet McClellan (janetm@brazil.in.gov). Additional contact Cathy H. (cathyh@brazil.in.gov). City Hall main line 812-443-2221. Department also handles contractor and electrical licenses, modular building permits, right-of-way and street cut permits, and rezoning applications. County seat of Clay County, west-central Indiana along I-70 corridor.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 23, 2026 · Source: City of Brazil Planning & Zoning website