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Fishers, IN Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

1 & 2 family fee
$150 flat fee
Multi-family fee
$225 + $60 per unit
Commercial/industrial fee
$650 + $0.10/sq ft
Change of use fee
$100 flat fee
Jurisdiction
Fishers, Hamilton County, Indiana

Summary

Fishers requires a permit for remodeling, alteration, or repair of an existing building, and for any change of use. City Code § 154.15 sets the requirement, with Building Division fees starting at $150 for one- and two-family homes.

A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of any building or structure, using application forms furnished by the Mayor or his or her designee, and all fees required by this code shall be paid or receipted to the Controller.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinance No. 051826E, passed 5-18-26; and Resolution No. R051826C, passed 5-18-26; and State legislation current through Indiana Legislative Service, 2026 Acts, Pamphlet #1).

Full Breakdown

Interior renovation work in Fishers is a 'remodeling, alteration or repair of an existing structure, change of use' under the Building Division fee schedule, § 35.30(B) Schedule II item (vii), and falls under the general permit mandate of § 154.15(A), which requires a permit before any alteration or repair of a building or structure. Fees run $150 for one- and two-family remodels, $225 plus $60 per unit for multi-family projects, $650 plus $0.10 per square foot for industrial, commercial, church, school, and public buildings, and $100 for a standalone change of use. The rule applies inside Fishers city limits in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Violations & Fines

Remodeling or altering a structure without a permit is unlawful under § 154.98; violators risk criminal fines up to the Home Rule Act maximum (IC 36-1-3-8(10)) or civil penalties under § 154.99, with each day of unpermitted work a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a house in Fishers?
Yes. Remodeling, alteration, or repair of an existing structure requires a permit under City Code § 154.15, with a Building Division fee of $150 for one- and two-family homes.
Does changing a building's use require a separate permit in Fishers?
Yes, a change of use carries its own $100 fee under the § 35.30(B) fee schedule, separate from remodeling fees.

Sources & Official References

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