Building Permits in City of Shelbyville
Shelby County, Indiana
City of Shelbyville Planning & Building Department
44 W Washington St, First Floor, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-398-6624
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Email: arude@cityofshelbyvillein.com
Official Website · Online Permit Portal
44 W Washington St, First Floor, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-398-6624
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Email: arude@cityofshelbyvillein.com
Official Website · Online Permit Portal
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations within the City of Shelbyville. | residential | Contact office | 3-5 business days for non-complex permits |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction, tenant build-outs, and renovations in Shelbyville. | commercial | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| Electrical Permit Required for electrical work including new circuits, panel upgrades, and service changes. | trade | Contact office | 1-3 days |
| Plumbing Permit Required for plumbing installations and modifications. | trade | Contact office | 1-3 days |
| HVAC/Mechanical Permit Required for HVAC system installations or replacements. | trade | Contact office | 1-3 days |
| Demolition Permit Required for structure demolition within Shelbyville. | demolition | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
Required Documents
Residential Building Permit
- Completed building permit application
- Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)
- Plot plan or survey
Commercial Building Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Site plan
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Contact the Shelbyville Planning & Building Department at 317-398-6624 to schedule inspections.
Additional Notes
Director Adam Rude. Online permits migrating to Citizenserve platform (contact office for current portal access). Most non-complex permits issued immediately. Part of the Indianapolis metro area.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 23, 2026 · Source: City of Shelbyville Planning & Building website