Building Permits in City of Bluffton

Wells County, Indiana

City of Bluffton Building Department
223 W Washington St, Bluffton, IN 46714
Phone: 260-824-6068
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Email: richard.triplett@blufftonindiana.gov
Official Website · Online Permit Portal

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 Bluffton. Must first obtain a Wells County Improvement Location Permit from the Area Planning Commission.	residential	Contact office	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations within Bluffton city limits.	commercial	Contact office	4-8 weeks

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Wells County Improvement Location Permit (obtained first)
Completed building permit application
Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)

Commercial Building Permit

Wells County Improvement Location Permit (obtained first)
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 Bluffton Building Department at 260-824-6068 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Building Commissioner Richard Triplett. Online permit applications available through the CivicGov portal. Must first obtain a Wells County Improvement Location Permit from the Area Planning Commission before applying for a Bluffton building permit. County seat of Wells County, northeast Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 23, 2026 · Source: City of Bluffton Building Department website