Building Permits in Shelby County
Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County Building Inspector
25 W Polk St, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-6480
Hours: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Email: jelsrod@co.shelby.in.us
Official Website
25 W Polk St, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone: 317-392-6480
Hours: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Email: jelsrod@co.shelby.in.us
Official Website
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations in unincorporated Shelby County and the Town of Fairland. | residential | Contact office | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations in unincorporated Shelby County. | commercial | Contact office | 4-8 weeks |
| Electrical Permit Required for electrical work including new circuits, panel upgrades, and service changes. | 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 |
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
- Site plan
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Schedule inspections through the Shelby County Building Inspector. Inspection hours are Mon-Thu 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Contact 317-392-6480.
Additional Notes
Building Inspector David Adams. The county handles permits for unincorporated areas and the Town of Fairland. The City of Shelbyville issues its own permits separately. Electronic submission of applications encouraged. Part of the Indianapolis metro area, 26 miles southeast of downtown Indianapolis.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: Shelby County Building Inspector website