Building Permits in City of Peru

Miami County, Indiana

City of Peru Building Department
35 S Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
Phone: 765-473-4881
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Official Website · Online Permit Portal

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type	Category	Fee	Timeline
Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, renovations, and pools within the City of Peru.	residential	Contact office	2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations within Peru city limits.	commercial	Contact office	4-8 weeks
Electrical Permit Required for electrical upgrades and installations.	trade	Contact office	1-2 weeks
Roofing Permit Required for roofing work within Peru city limits.	residential	Contact office	1-2 weeks
Demolition Permit Required for structure demolition within Peru.	demolition	Contact office	2-3 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 Peru Building Department at 765-473-4881 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Building Commissioner Bruce Carson. Online permit submission and status checks via iWorQ portal. Note reduced Wednesday hours (8 AM - 12 PM only). Department handles permits for construction, demolition, occupancy, electrical, roofing, pools, renovations, and new builds. Contractor registration required. County seat of Miami County, known for the Peru Circus.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 · Source: City of Peru Building Department website