Building Permits in City of Kokomo
Howard County, Indiana
100 S Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone: 765-456-7362
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Email: inspectionalservices@cityofkokomo.org
Official Website
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new homes, garages, additions, and structural modifications within the City of Kokomo. | residential | Based on estimated cost, square footage, and number of inspections | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction, tenant build-outs, and renovations in Kokomo. | commercial | Based on estimated cost, square footage, and number of inspections | 4-8 weeks |
| Electrical Permit Required for electrical work. Fee based on number of required inspections. | trade | Based on inspection count | 1-2 weeks |
| Plumbing/Sewer Tap Permit Required for plumbing installations and sewer connections. | trade | Contact office | 1-2 weeks |
| Demolition Permit Required for structure demolition within Kokomo. | demolition | Contact office | 2-3 weeks |
Required Documents
Residential Building Permit
- Improvement Location Permit (from Plan Commission)
- Completed building permit application
- Construction drawings
- Plot plan or survey
Commercial Building Permit
- Improvement Location Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (2012 IBC, 2018 IRC, NEC 2009, IPC 2006, IMC 2006, IFC 2012 with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
24-hour notice required. Contact 765-456-7362 to schedule. Building inspections done on scheduled basis.
Additional Notes
Department Head Jason Alexander. City Hall 1st Floor. Kokomo does NOT require general contractor licensing — checking references is strongly recommended. Improvement Location Permit from Howard County Plan Commission required before building permit. Processes over 1,000 building permits annually. Local design parameters — snow load 20 lbs/sqft, wind speed 80 mph, seismic risk zone 1. Commercial and residential permit guides available as PDFs on city website. Code Enforcement at 508 E Center Rd (Fire Station 2), handles 1,500+ complaints annually.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Kokomo Inspection Services Department website