Building Permits in City of Jeffersonville
Clark County, Indiana
500 Quartermaster Court, Suite 200, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Phone: 812-285-6415
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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 Jeffersonville. | residential | Based on construction valuation | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction, tenant build-outs, and renovations in Jeffersonville. | commercial | Based on construction valuation | 4-8 weeks |
| Deck Permit Required for new deck construction or significant modifications. | residential | Contact office | 1-3 weeks |
| Fence Permit Required for fence installations in Jeffersonville. | residential | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| Electrical Permit Required for electrical work including new circuits, panel upgrades, and service changes. | trade | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| Plumbing Permit Required for plumbing installations and modifications. | trade | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| HVAC/Mechanical Permit Required for HVAC system installations or replacements. | trade | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| Demolition Permit Required for structure demolition within Jeffersonville. | demolition | Contact office | 2-3 weeks |
Required Documents
Residential Building Permit
- Completed building permit application
- Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)
- Plot plan or survey
- HOA approval (if applicable)
Commercial Building Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Site plan with parking and drainage
- Indiana State Design Release
Deck Permit
- Building permit application
- Deck design plan with dimensions
- Plot plan showing setback distances
- Footing details
Fence Permit
- Fence permit application
- Site plan showing fence location and property lines
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC 2012 editions as adopted by Indiana)
Inspection Process
Schedule inspections through the Jeffersonville Building Commission at 812-285-6415. 24-hour notice required. Includes footing, framing, rough-in, and final inspections.
Additional Notes
Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County, across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY. Building Commissioner Larry Wallace (lwallace@cityofjeff.net). Contractor licensing required for general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians (annual renewal Dec 31). Historic District requires Certificate of Appropriateness. Oak Park Conservancy District requires pre-approval before permitting. Permit Clerk Linda Mills (lmills@cityofjeff.net). Credit card payments accepted with 2.95% convenience fee.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Jeffersonville Building Commission website