Building Permits in City of Auburn

DeKalb County, Indiana

City of Auburn Building, Planning & Development
210 S Cedar St, Second Floor, Auburn, IN 46706
Phone: 260-925-6449
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Email: bpd@ci.auburn.in.us
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type	Category	Fee	Timeline
Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations within the City of Auburn.	residential	Contact office	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction, tenant build-outs, and renovations in Auburn.	commercial	Contact office	4-8 weeks
Electrical Permit Required for electrical work within Auburn city limits.	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
Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)
Plot plan or survey

Commercial Building Permit

Commercial permit application
Stamped architectural/engineering plans
Site plan
Indiana State Design Release

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Auburn Building, Planning & Development department at 260-925-6449 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Administrator Ryan Shambaugh, City Planner Jim Cadoret. Manages planning, permitting, and inspections for commercial and residential development within Auburn. Auburn is the county seat of DeKalb County, known for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Auburn Building, Planning & Development website