Commercial Construction - Building Permit Requirements
Official city guidance, requirements, and reference information.
How to use this resource3 steps · Building DepartmentView steps
1Open the current resourceOutside step
Use the current official resource below. This item is not a complete standalone application in the site.
2Use with the related processOutside step
This resource is not submitted as a standalone city application. Use the related form or responsible agency’s current process.
- Reference checklist; use associated application.
- Linked legacy requirements PDF gives unmetered water $120; current 2026 application fee sheet gives $135. Current HTML requirements no longer reproduces the old water charge.
3Track completionOutside step
Keep the applicable instructions with your project records and use the current related application.
Official requirements and sources
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
Official reference resource
Print the city form and take the completed application and required supporting documents to the Building Department.
Office: Building Department, 100 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Complete any required signatures, original bonds and licensing requirements before filing.
- Reference checklist; use associated application.
- Linked legacy requirements PDF gives unmetered water $120; current 2026 application fee sheet gives $135. Current HTML requirements no longer reproduces the old water charge.
Official sources · reviewed 2026-10-03
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
- Official Building Department instructions
The official Building Department page publishes print-and-bring instructions. No authorized email, postal or submission portal route was found. An address or staff email is contact information only.
Open the official resource
Use this guide to check the requirements for your project.