Building Permits in City of New Castle

Henry County, Indiana

New Castle Building Commission
227 N Main St, New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: 765-521-6823
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 New Castle.	residential	See fee schedule (PDF available on website)	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction, tenant build-outs, and renovations in New Castle.	commercial	See fee schedule (PDF available on website)	4-8 weeks
Electrical Permit Required for electrical work within the City of New Castle.	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 New Castle.	demolition	Contact office	2-3 weeks

Indiana State Building Code. Uniform Housing Code used for substandard housing enforcement.

The Building Commission handles required inspections for all permitted projects. Contact 765-521-6823 to schedule.

Building Commissioner Kenny Melton. Contractor licensing required per Ordinance

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of New Castle Building Commission website