Building Permit

Initial Contact: Allen County Building

Application Form:

Standard Building Permit Application Form (ACA online application)

Public Meeting:

Not Applicable

Fee:

Based upon square footage of project or job value.

Telephone Number: 260-449-7131

Issued To:

Contractor Performing the work (must be licensed in Allen County), or the Homeowner if it will be his/her primary Residence and he/she is constructing it personally.

Procedure:

Once an improvement location permit (ILP) is received from the Department of Planning Services, the applicant can obtain the building permit at the Building Department. The application should include a floor plan with room dimensions of the structure to be built. State plan review may be required for commercial projects.