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Building Commission
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Civic Center Complex, Room 310
Evansville, IN 47708
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  • Business:  (812) 436-7879
  • Business:  (812) 435-5788
  • Fax:  (812) 436-7869
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  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

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Building Permit Request

Permit Request Methods 

  • Apply Online  (Not all permits are available online) 
  • Email a permit request to permit@evansville.in.gov (see steps below)
  • Phone in a permit request at (812) 436-7879 or (812) 435-5788.
  • Visit the Building Commission Office

Email Permit Request Process

Step 1  Send an email to permit@evansville.in.gov that includes the following: 

    • Address of the work
    • Written detailed scope of the work and other pertinent information (square footage, number of fixtures, etc.)
    • Estimated cost of the work
    • First and last name of the license holder and contact phone number
    • Attach applicable plans and documents to the email

Step 2  We will process your request and email a link for payment

    • We will contact you if additional information is required

Step 3  Once you receive your payment email, pay online

    • Enter ONLY the application reference number stated in the email into the last fillable box on the permitting/payment website and hit 'search'
    • Click "Details" to the right of the permit information
    • Select which permits you'd like to pay for, and then "Add to Cart" and continue to payment
    • No inspections can be scheduled until payment is received and permit is issued