Building Permits in City of Westfield

Hamilton County, Indiana

Building & Planning Department
2728 East 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: 317-804-3170
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, and renovations in Westfield.
residential Based on construction valuation 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction and tenant improvements.
commercial Based on construction valuation 4-6 weeks
Deck Permit
Required for new deck construction or major modifications.
residential Contact office 1-3 weeks
Fence Permit
Required for fence installations within Westfield.
residential Contact office 1-2 weeks
Electrical Permit
Required for electrical work.
trade Contact office 1-2 weeks
Plumbing Permit
Required for plumbing installations and modifications.
trade Contact office 1-2 weeks
Demolition Permit
Required for structure demolition within Westfield.
demolition Contact office 1-3 weeks

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Commercial Building Permit

Deck Permit

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC 2012 editions as adopted by Indiana)

Inspection Process

Contact Building & Planning to schedule inspections. 24-hour notice required.

Additional Notes

Westfield is one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana. The Building & Planning Department handles all permit applications for properties within city limits.

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Verified Data Last verified: February 23, 2026 ยท Source: City of Westfield website