Building Permits in City of Princeton
Gibson County, Indiana
220 S Richland Creek Dr, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: 812-386-1333
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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 Princeton and a 2-mile radius. | residential | $50 + $0.05/sq ft living space | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations within Princeton and a 2-mile radius. | commercial | $100 + $0.05/sq ft (max $1,000) | 4-8 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
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Contact the Princeton Building Commissioner's Office at 812-386-1333 to schedule inspections.
Additional Notes
Building Commissioner Clinton Smith (also ADA/Title VI Coordinator, Emergency Management, Floodplain Administrator). Fee schedule — storage buildings/carports $10, unattached garage $10 + $0.05/sq ft, houses $50 + $0.05/sq ft, commercial $100 + $0.05/sq ft (max $1,000). Interactive zoning map via Beacon (Schneider Corp). Plan Commission meets 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Gibson County has no county zoning, so Princeton is the primary permitting authority in the area. County seat of Gibson County, southwest Indiana.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: Princeton Building Commissioner website