Building Commission

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

PERMITS

A permit gives you legal permission to start construction or renovations on a home or commercial building in accordance with approved plans. The permitting system is required under state code and local ordinance.

In broad terms, permits are required to (1) construct, enlarge or remodel a building or home; (2) to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, heating and air or plumbing system; and (3) to demolish commercial or residential properties and/or accessory structures.

We accept Visa and Mastercard as well as cash and check payments for permits and licenses. Payment must be made in full at the time permits and licenses are issued. Please note, credit card transactions are subject to a 2.95% convenience fee from the processing company.

You can view the fees for specific permits by using the links below. If you are unsure how to calculate the fee for your project, please call the Building Commission office prior to mailing payment. 

• opens in a new windowResidential Fees opens PDF file
• Commercial Feesopens PDF file

All contractors performing work in the city of Jeffersonville are required to be licensed in the city and insured. Licenses are required for general contractors, plumbers, heating and air technicians, electricians and stormwater inspectors. Each field has specific qualifications and fees associated with licensing. All licenses expire annually on December 31.

Testing requirements for licensing

Contractors applying for licenses with the city of Jeffersonville will be required to provide proof of successfully completing the required exam.

• opens in a new windowPlumbing examopens PDF file
• opens in a new windowElectrical and HVAC examsopens PDF file

Fences

Any property owner residing in the Oak Park Conservancy District must get approval from OPCD officials PRIOR TO obtaining a permit for any building project in the City of Jeffersonville. This includes fences, sheds, swimming pools, garages and new residences or additions to existing residences.

All residents of the Oak Park Conservancy District who are applying for a building permit in the City of Jeffersonville will be required to present a copy of the
pre-approval form signed by an Oak Park representative.

Print out the pre-approval formopens PDF file

Oak Park Conservancy District offices are located at 4230 Portage Place in Jeffersonville. If you have questions about pre-approval for your building project, please contact the Oak Park Conservancy District at  812-283-3960.

For directions or additional information, you can also visit the Oak Park Conservancy District web site.

View the Pool Safety Standards. opens PDF file

opens in a new windowClick here to read more on the Indiana Residential Code.opens PDF file