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Residential Construction - Building Permit Application & Fees

Building Department · Mishawaka, Indiana

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  1. 1Prepare the documentComplete here

    Select a blank on the city PDF and type directly into it, or use the accessible field list. Save your draft and review all pages.

    Official instructionsBlank city document
  2. 2Gather supporting documentsPrepare here, finish outside

    Upload applicable supporting files to keep the packet together. Original documents, physical items, and professional approvals still follow the city’s instructions.

    • For new home: Planning site-plan approval; complete plans including floor plans, elevations and foundation.
    • For addition: approved site plan; floor plan/elevations showing attachment to existing house.
    • For remodel/alteration: scope details; plans if requested.
    • Cash performance bond may be required when work is done by someone other than a Mishawaka licensed building contractor.
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  3. 3Review the completed formComplete here

    No applicant signature block is printed on this form. Leave city-only approval and receipt fields blank; any supporting professional documents have their own execution requirements.

  4. 4Confirm payment timingPrepare here, finish outside

    Varies by project or selection. Confirm the exact city assessment, payment method, and due date before payment.

  5. 5Submit through the correct routeOutside step

    Print the city form and take the completed application and required supporting documents to the Building Department.

    • Planning site plan and ILP; Engineering sewer tap/address for new homes; floor/elevation/foundation plans.
    • Owner-work exemption is conditional; cash performance bond may apply.
    Call 574-258-1607
  6. 6Track completionOutside step

    Keep the city’s receipt or case number and complete any review, inspection, hearing, or additional information request. Delivery alone does not constitute city approval.

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.

Complete your application

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Fill in the official form

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CITY OF MISHAWAKA BUILDING DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT EFFECTIVE JANUARAY 1ST, 2026 DATE: ADDRESS OF PROJECT: SCOPE OF WORK: PROJECT/HOMEOWNER’S NAME: SELF/CONTRACTOR/NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: EMAIL: TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE: PERMIT FEE: 70,001 80,000 $350.00 150 5,000 $ 50.00 80,001 90,000 $375.00 5,001 10,000 $ 75.00 90,001 100,000 $400.00 10,001 15,000 $100.00 100,001 110,000 $425.00 15,001 20,000 $125.00 110,001 120,000 $450.00 20,001 25,000 $150.00 120,001 130,000 $475.00 25,001 30,000 $175.00 130,001 140,000 $500.00 30,001 35,000 $200.00 140,001 150,000 $525.00 35,001 40,000 $225.00 150,001 160,000 $550.00 40,001 45,000 $250.00 160,001 170,000 $575.00 45,001 50,000 $275.00 170,001 180,000 $600.00 50,001 60,000 $300.00 180,001 190,000 $625.00 60,001 70,000 $325.00 190,001 200,000 $650.00 For costs greater than $200,000 fees are $650.00 + $25.00 per $10,000.00 thereafter. UNMETERED WATER: ------------------------------------------ $65.00 Re-inspection:---Rough--$50.00 Final----$100.00 DEMOLITION: Garage/Accessory Building-------- $50.00 Residential Dwelling----------------- $150.00 MOVING: One or Two Story Dwelling ------- $150.00 Greater than Two Story-------------$250.00 FOR BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED AND OBTAINED AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK FOR WHICH SUCH A PERMIT IS REQUIRED, A FEE EQUIVALENT TO THREE (3) TIMES THE NORMAL FEE WILL BE LEVIED. LICENSES ARE DUE FOR RENEWAL ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR. $5000.00 SURETY BOND AND CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY MUST BE CURRENT. THE LICENSE AND RENEWAL FEE IS $150.00. REVISED 01/01/26

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