A completed application form, along with any other required documentation and the applicable fees, need to be submitted to the Department prior to a permit being issued. Go to appropriate link(s) below depending on the type of permit you require.
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| Fence | Tent/Trailer | Demolition | Signs | Cell Tower |
Fees (Cash or Check Payment Only)
Active Permits Map
Want to know what properties in your neighborhood have active permits? Click here to find out.
| COMMERCIAL | Regulations | State Release | |
| New | Application | ||
| Addition | Application | ||
| Interior Remodel/Build Out | Application | ||
| Demolition | Application | Utility Retirement Form | |
| Demolition Guidelines |
| RESIDENTIAL | What do I need a permit for? |
| Regulations | |||
| New Home | Application | Energy Code Process & Forms | |
| New Modular Home | Application | ||
| New Manufactured Home | Application | ||
| Addition | Application | Energy Code Process & Forms | |
| Renovation | Application | ||
| Accessory | Application | ||
| Demolition | Application | Utility Retirement Form | |
| Demolition Guidelines |
| Fence (City Only) | Application | Regulations | |
| Application | Regulations |
| Regulations | |||
| Electric Permits | Application | Residential Rewire/Upgrade | |
| Solar Installer's Guidelines | |||
| Solar Photovoltaic Permit Guidelines | |||
| Plumbing Permits | Application | ||
| AC/HVAC Permits | Application | ||
| Application | Sign Permitting Steps | ||
| South Bend Regulations | St. Joseph County Regulations |
| Application | South Bend Regulations | St. Joseph County Regulations |
For more information contact the building department at 574-235-9554 or email.