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Building Permits in City of Wabash

Wabash County, Indiana

City of Wabash Building Department
202 S Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992
Phone: 260-274-1491
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Required for new residential construction, additions, remodeling, and accessory structures within the City of Wabash. 		residential Contact office 2-4 weeks
Commercial Building Permit
Required for commercial construction and renovations within Wabash 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 Wabash city limits. 		residential Contact office 1-2 weeks
Demolition Permit
Required for structure demolition within Wabash. 		demolition Contact office 2-3 weeks
Sign Permit
Required for new signage installations. 		other Contact office 1-2 weeks

Required Documents

Residential Building Permit

Commercial Building Permit

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact the Wabash Building Department at 260-274-1491 to schedule inspections. Karen Smalley, Administrative Assistant, handles scheduling.

Additional Notes

Building Commissioner Jeff Knee. Code Enforcement Officer Silas Zartman. Department also handles sidewalk replacement, contractor registration, tree removal, floodplain coordination, and zoning. Permits for new construction, remodeling, electrical, garages, pools, signs, sewer taps, roofing, and demolition. County seat of Wabash County, first electrically lighted city in the world (1880).

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Verified Data Last verified: March 1, 2026 ยท Source: City of Wabash Building Department website