MONROE COUNTY ORDINANCE 2026-18

MONROE COUNTY ORDINANCE 2026-18 An ordinance adopting a revised building permit and license fee schedule for purposes of the Monroe County Code Chapters 430 and 433. WHEREAS, Indiana Counties may adopt building standards ordinances which include fee provisions for permits (see I.C. 36-7-8-10); WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Monroe, Indiana ("Commissioners") established the Monroe County Building Code through the adoption of Monroe County Ordinance 88-3; WHEREAS, the Monroe County Building Code includes a permit fee requirement for all inspections conducted and licenses issued pursuant to the Code and directs the Commissioners to establish a fee schedule; WHEREAS, following the adoption of the Monroe County Building Code, the Commissioners established various fee schedules; WHEREAS, a revised fee schedule has been proposed; and, WHEREAS, the Commissioners, being duly advised in the premises, hereby find that the proposed fee schedule is reasonably related to the cost of providing the inspections and administering the licensing programs required by the Monroe County Building Code and that the adoption of the proposed fee schedule would promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Monroe County, Indiana; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Commissioners as follows: Section 1. The fee schedule that is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A is hereby adopted as the official permit, licensing, and registration fee schedule for purposes of Monroe County Code Chapters 430 and 433. Section 2. After December 31, 2026, any building permit fee assessed and collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be maintained in a special, non-reverting fund dedicated solely to reimbursing the costs actually incurred by the County relating to the imposition and amount of the fee. Section 3. The Exhibit A fees shall become effective on the date one hundred eighty (180) days after being published in accordance with Ind. Code §36-2-4-8(e), as amended, or on January 1, 2027, whichever date is later. SO ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Monroe, Indiana, this 4th day of June, 2026. EXHIBIT A Monroe County Building Department1 & 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS, Building Department Permit Fees • New Construction / Addition: $500.00 • Duplex New Construction I Addition: $600.00 per dwelling unit • Accessory Structure {Non Dwelling): Larger than 200 square feet: $400.00 • Modular / Manufactured Home Placement: $400.00 • Remodeling: $400.00 per dwelling unit • Repair: $200.00 per dwelling unit • Restoration - partial storm/flood/fire damage: $100.00 • Addition of: o Decks, Balconies, or Porches in excess of 30" above grade: $200.00 each o Covered Decks, Balconies, or Porches: $200.00 each • Miscellaneous Structures: (Ramps, stairs, etc.) $200.00 • Swimming Pool/ Spa / Whirlpool (residential) o Above Ground Installation: $200.00 o In Ground Installation: $300.00 • Demolition: $200.00 per structure: • Relocation of any structure: $300.00 • New Electric Service: • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 • Electrical Installation: with or without Service authorization: • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 • Alternative Energy installation (solar, generator, etc.): $200.00 (A ground mounted solar array will be issued as an accessory structure permit regardless of square feet.) • Electric Service Maintenance: o Reconnect service authorization with new equipment: (Meter Base, Disconnect, panel only) • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 o Reconnect service authorization with all existing equipment: $0.00 • Structural / Mechanical (HVAC) / Plumbing Installation: $200.00 • Single inspection Fee & Re-inspection for reoccurring compliance issues: $100.00 • Permit Renewal: 50% of original Building Department fee • Residential Agricultural Structure Permit: $200.00 • Certificate of occupancy: $100.00 per dwelling unit • Administrative Fee for private inspection/plan review path: $100.00 • Plan review Fee: $100.00 MULTl-FAMILY DWELLINGS, Building Department Permit Fees * For building spaces outside of dwelling units (i.e. Business/ Mercantile/ Amenities/pools/spas/ETC...) see commercial/industrial fee schedule. • Apartments: $400.00 per unit + 23¢ per sq ft • Townhouses: $600.00 per dwelling unit o Certificate of occupancy: $100.00 per townhouse unit o Administrative Fee for private inspection/plan review path: $100.00 • Remodeling: $400.00 per dwelling unit+ 23¢ per sq ft • Addition: $400.00 per dwelling unit+ 23¢ per sq ft • Addition of: o Decks, Balconies, or Porches in excess of 30" above grade: $160.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft each o Covered Decks, Balconies, or Porches: $160.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft each • Repair: $160.00 per unit • Accessory Structure: $400.00 per structure+ 23¢ per sq ft • Miscellaneous Structures: (Ramps, stairs, etc.): $200.00 • New Electric Service: Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 • Electrical Installation: with or without Service authorization: Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 o Alternative Energy installation (solar, generator, etc.): $200.00 (A ground mounted solar array will be issued as an accessory structure permit.) • Electric Service Maintenance: o Reconnect service authorization with new equipment: • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00. o Reconnect service authorization with all existing equipment: $0.00 • Structural/ Mechanical/ Plumbing Installation: $200.00 per dwelling unit • Swimming Pool/Spa/Whirlpool: $300.00 • Demolition: $200.00 per structure • Re-Inspection for reoccurring compliance issues: $100.00 per inspection • Relocation of any structure: $240.00+ 23¢ per sq ft • Partial Filing: $200.00 per submission • Permit Renewal: 50% of original Building Department fee • Class 1 Multi-Family structure Plan Review: $300.00 per building COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, Building Department Permit Fees • New Construction or Addition: $500.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft • Remodeling: $400.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft • Shell Only: $400.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft • Hotel / Motel New construction or Addition: $300.00/ unit plus 23¢ per sq ft o Hotel/ Motel remodel: $200.00/ unit plus 23¢ per sq ft • Addition of: o Decks, Balconies, or Porches in excess of 30" above grade: $200.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft each o Covered Decks, Balconies, or Porches: $200.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft each • Repair: $300.00 per unit • Accessory Structure: $500.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft • Agricultural Building: $200.00 • Miscellaneous Structures (Ramps, Stairs, etc.): $300.00 • Sprinkler System installation: $200.00 per riser • Fire Alarm Installation: $200.00 • Fire Alarm Repair: $100.00 • Commercial Range Hood Installation: o Class 1 hood: $200.00 o Class 2 hood: $100.00 o Hood repair/ alteration: $100.00 • Relocation of any structure: $400.00 plus 23¢ per sq ft • Swimming Pool / Spa I Whirlpool: $300.00 • Storage Tank: $200.00 per unit o Liquid storage of flammable / combustible material in excess of 500 gallons Compressed gas storage in fixed containers exceeding: 200 cubic ft: Flammable gas 500 cubic ft: Oxidizing gas (incl. Oxygen) 6,000 cubic ft: Inert gas • Towers/Similar Structures (includes, but not limited to communication towers, observation facilities, training facilities, etc.): $200.00 per unit • New Electric Service: Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 • Electrical Installation: with or without Service authorization: • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 • Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 Alternative Energy installation (solar, generator, etc.): $200.00 (A ground mounted solar array will be issued as an accessory structure permit.) Traffic signals: $100.00 • Electric Service Maintenance: o Reconnect authorization with new equipment: • Service less than 400 amp: $200.00 Service 400 amp or larger & 3 phase: $300.00 o Reconnect authorization with all existing equipment: $100.00 • Structural/ Mechanical (HVAC)/ Plumbing Installation per. unit: $200.00 • Demolition: $200.00 per structure • Re-Inspection: $100.00 • Partial Filing: $200.00 per submission • Renewal permit: 50% of original Building Department fee • Plan Review: $300.00 per building LICENSING & REGISTRATION, Building Department Fees Electrical License Residential Electrician: $200.00 Non-Contracting: $25.00 Master Electrician: $200.00 Non-Contracting: $25.00 Plumbing Registration Plumbing Contractor: $100.00 Journeyman Plumber: $100.00 June 24 2026 LSBN0539567