Indiana

Indiana home permit planning notes

Local building departments and zoning offices often split approvals. Floodplain, septic, decks, sheds, and finished basements deserve early review.

What to verify locally

Local guides in Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Fence and Deck Zoning Guide

Indianapolis dwelling-district rules address fence height, front-yard limits, deck height, property-line spacing, and Improvement Location Permit triggers.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne and Allen County Residential Permit Guide

Fort Wayne and Allen County residential permits cover projects such as roofing, electrical outlets, windows, kitchen and bathroom remodels, pools, additions, decks, sheds, and HVAC or water-heater replacements.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne Historic Exterior Work Permit Guide

Fort Wayne local historic district properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness before most exterior work begins and before a building permit can be issued.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne Right-of-Way and Driveway Permit Guide

Fort Wayne right-of-way permits cover excavation, driveway access, parking lots, sidewalks, barricades, and other work that affects public streets, alleys, or right-of-way.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Indiana Residential Permit Guide

Carmel residential permits use online permitting and ProjectDox plan upload, with one permit typically covering the full construction project and required inspections.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Indiana Solar Permit Guide

Carmel residential and commercial solar permits can be applied for and reviewed online, with checklist-based submittals and a single electrical inspection for residential solar installations.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Indiana Right-of-Way Permit Guide

Carmel right-of-way permits are required for construction, excavation, aerial utilities, traffic restrictions, construction entrances, and heavy-equipment access from public streets or alleys.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel Indiana Residential Inspection Planning Guide

Carmel inspections vary by project type, require the permit number when scheduling, and can require access codes, posted placards, owner presence, and at least one business day's notice.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville Vanderburgh County Building Permit Guide

Evansville and Vanderburgh County building permits are handled by the Building Commission, with Area Plan Commission checks recommended before requesting a building permit.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville Vanderburgh Solar and Encroachment Permit Guide

Evansville residential rooftop solar requires a licensed electrical contractor permit path, while right-of-way encroachments need City Engineer approval before fences, shrubbery, signs, or other obstacles are placed in street right-of-way.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington Indiana Planning, Solar, and Rental Permit Guide

Bloomington routes building permits through Monroe County, while city planning permits can cover site development, change of use, floodplain development, zoning verification, solar zoning compliance, and rental occupancy.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend Indiana Residential Building Permit Guide

South Bend building permits cover city and county residential projects such as new homes, additions, renovations, accessory structures, ADUs, fences, pools, demolitions, roofing, siding, windows, doors, and trade work.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend Indiana Fence, Solar, and EV Permit Guide

South Bend has separate permit paths for fences, solar electrical work, EV chargers, accessory foundations for ground-mounted solar, and city or county zoning requirements.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Indianapolis, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Indianapolis, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Indianapolis, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Indianapolis, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Wayne, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Wayne, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Fort Wayne, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Carmel, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Carmel, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Carmel, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Carmel, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Carmel, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Evansville, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Evansville, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Evansville, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Evansville, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Evansville, Indiana

Evansville, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Evansville, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Bloomington, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Bloomington, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Bloomington, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Bloomington, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Bloomington, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in South Bend, Indiana, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in South Bend, Indiana, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in South Bend, Indiana, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in South Bend, Indiana, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in South Bend, Indiana, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Projects to check first

ProjectWhy it matters
Shed PermitUsually required once the shed exceeds a local size threshold, has a permanent foundation, includes utilities, or violates zoning setbacks.
Fence PermitOften required for tall fences, front-yard fences, corner lots, pool barriers, retaining-wall combinations, and historic districts.
Deck PermitAlmost always required for attached decks, elevated decks, structural repairs, and decks with stairs or guards.
EV Charger PermitUsually required for Level 2 hardwired chargers, panel upgrades, new circuits, and garage wiring changes.
Solar PermitAlmost always required. Solar normally needs building/electrical permits and separate utility interconnection approval.
Bathroom Remodel PermitOften required when plumbing, electrical, framing, ventilation, or waterproofing systems are changed.
HVAC Replacement PermitUsually required for furnace, condenser, heat pump, major duct, gas line, and equipment-location changes.
Basement Finishing PermitUsually required when unfinished space becomes habitable, especially with bedrooms, bathrooms, or new walls.

Best first call

Start with the city building department if the property is inside city limits. If not, call the county building or planning office and ask which authority has jurisdiction for zoning, building, and trade inspections.