Question 1

Do you need a permit for concrete pad or patio in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for concrete pad or patio in City of Greenwood. No permit required. However, nothing may be placed in an easement without Board of Public Works approval. Work in a right-of-way requires a permit from the Engineering Division.

Question 2

Do you need a permit for fences in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for fences in City of Greenwood. No permit required. Front lot line fences may not exceed 4 feet in height. No fence may exceed 6 feet (except in IM and IL zones). Fences may not be placed in easements without Board of Public Works approval.

Question 3

Do you need a permit for hvac in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for hvac in City of Greenwood. No permit for like-for-like replacement. Permit required if new equipment needs electrical cable replacement, breaker size increase, disconnect addition, or ductwork changes. Commercial like-for-like also exempt unless CFM increase exceeds 2000.

Question 4

Do you need a permit for play house or tree house in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for play house or tree house in City of Greenwood. No permit required. Contact the Building Commissioner if unsure whether your project qualifies.

Question 5

Do you need a permit for roofing in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for roofing in City of Greenwood. No permit needed for new shingles and patching unsound decking. Permit required if removing 25% or more of the roof decking.

Question 6

Do you need a permit for siding in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for siding in City of Greenwood. No permit unless the work changes the structure of the building.

Question 7

Do you need a permit for window replacement in City of Greenwood?

Accepted Answer

No, a permit is typically not required for window replacement in City of Greenwood. No permit for same-size replacement. Permit required for any change in window size to verify structural work meets building code.

Permit Type	Category	Fee	Timeline
Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and renovations in Greenwood.	residential	Contact office	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and tenant improvements.	commercial	Contact office	3-6 weeks
Deck/Pergola/Gazebo Permit Required for any structure larger than 3' x 3', whether attached to the house or not. Use the residential decks, pergolas, and gazebos application packet.	residential	Contact office	1-3 weeks
Shed/Barn Permit Required for any shed or barn, regardless of whether it is on a permanent foundation. Use the residential accessory structure application packet.	residential	Contact office	Varies
Electrical Permit Required for electrical work.	trade	Contact office	1-2 weeks
Plumbing Permit Required for plumbing installations.	trade	Contact office	1-2 weeks

Building Permits in City of Greenwood

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Do You Need a Permit?

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Building Code

Inspection Process

Additional Notes

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Alliance Permitting

Burnham Nationwide

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Express Permits

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Indy Blueprints and Permits

Permit Advisors

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Project	Permit Required?	Details
Concrete Pad or Patio	No	No permit required. However, nothing may be placed in an easement without Board of Public Works approval. Work in a right-of-way requires a permit from the Engineering Division.
Fences	No	No permit required. Front lot line fences may not exceed 4 feet in height. No fence may exceed 6 feet (except in IM and IL zones). Fences may not be placed in easements without Board of Public Works approval.
HVAC	No	No permit for like-for-like replacement. Permit required if new equipment needs electrical cable replacement, breaker size increase, disconnect addition, or ductwork changes. Commercial like-for-like also exempt unless CFM increase exceeds 2000.
Play House or Tree House	No	No permit required. Contact the Building Commissioner if unsure whether your project qualifies.
Roofing	No	No permit needed for new shingles and patching unsound decking. Permit required if removing 25% or more of the roof decking.
Siding	No	No permit unless the work changes the structure of the building.
Window Replacement	No	No permit for same-size replacement. Permit required for any change in window size to verify structural work meets building code.