Building Permits in City of Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County, Indiana
165 Mary St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone: 812-537-8822
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Email: bshelton@dearborncounty.in.gov
Official Website · Online Permit Portal
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and renovations within Lawrenceburg. Building permits handled by Dearborn County Building Commissioner. | residential | $15 minimum (Dearborn County fee schedule) | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations in Lawrenceburg. | commercial | Contact office | 4-8 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 |
Required Documents
Residential Building Permit
- Completed building permit application
- Detailed plans/specifications drawn to scale
- Plot plan showing structure location relative to property lines, streets, curbs
Commercial Building Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (2021 IBC and 2018 IRC with Indiana amendments) — Lawrenceburg Municipal Code Chapter 150
Inspection Process
Contact the Dearborn County Building Commissioner at 812-537-8822. Certificate of occupancy required before any building may be occupied.
Additional Notes
Building permits in Lawrenceburg are handled through the Dearborn County Building Commissioner (Bill Shelton). City Code Enforcement is separate — Morgan Hedrick (codeenforcement@lawrenceburg.in.gov, 812-532-3514) at 349 Walnut St. City Zoning Department at 230 Walnut St (812-532-3561) — John Johnson handles Historic Preservation and Floodplain Management. iWorQ zoning portal at lawrenceburgin.portal.iworq.net. Pre-application meetings encouraged. Construction within city limits may require both county building permit and city zoning permits. Located on Ohio River in Cincinnati metro area.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Lawrenceburg and Dearborn County Building Department websites