How long does a DBNS permit take in Indianapolis?
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Short answer
Minor interior-only non-structural work: same-day to 2 weeks. Standard residential plan review for kitchen, bath, or remodel with plumbing/electrical/HVAC or structural moves: 3-6 weeks typical. Additions and substantial structural work: 6-12 weeks. IHPC Certificate of Appropriateness, tree review, or White River floodway / Central Canal overlay review each add 4-10 weeks in parallel.
In detail
Minor interior-only non-structural work: same-day to 2 weeks. Standard residential plan review for kitchen, bath, or remodel with plumbing/electrical/HVAC or structural moves: 3-6 weeks typical. Additions and substantial structural work: 6-12 weeks. IHPC Certificate of Appropriateness, tree review, or White River floodway / Central Canal overlay review each add 4-10 weeks in parallel.
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