City of South Bend and St. Joe County New House Permit

City of South Bend and St. Joe County New House Permit
Here's what you might need to complete this application:
- A signed contract if contractor has been hired to complete project
- A site plan to scale
- Driveway permit if there's going to be a new driveway on the property
- Utility permits for new utility connections
- Elevations plans
- Approval letter if variance or special-use / exception has been aquired
Also please be advised:
- Receipt of the application does not mean a permit has been issued
- If work has been started without a permit, fines may be issued

Before We Begin

Fill out the following section to determine what application materials you will need in specific. At any time, you may save your progress using the "save" button at the end of the form.
Who are you filing this application as?*

I'm the property owner, and I'm doing the work myselfI'm the property owner, and I've hired contractors to complete the workI'm the contractor
Is this property located within the City or the County?*

CityCounty
Is there going to be a new driveway for this property?*

YesNo
Please obtain a driveway permit from the Engineering Department at the City. You can begin that process by contacting 574-235-9251.

We'll ask you to upload the permit later on in the application.
Please obtain a driveway permit from the Engineering Department at the County. You can begin that process by contacting 574-235-9626.

We'll ask you to upload the permit later on in the application.
Is this property going to have sewer and water?*

YesNo
Please file the utility verification form for sewer and / or water from the City's Engineering Department. We'll ask you to upload the approved permit later on in the application.
Is this property going to have septic and well?*

YesNo
Please file for septic and / or well permits from the County Health Department. We'll ask you to upload the approved permit(s) later on in the application.
About Property Owner
Property owner name:*

First NameLast Name
Phone number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email:*
example@example.com
Project address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is the mailing address the same as the project address?*

YesNo
Mailing address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
About Project
Are you filing this permit for the foundation only?*

YesNo
What type of house are you filing this permit for?*

Site-builtModularManufactured
Modular number:*
Make:*
HUD #1:*
HUD #2:
Serial number:
Roofing materials:*
Pitch:*
Siding materials:*
Manufacture date:*

MonthDayYear
Are you using any pre-approved plans?*

YesNo
What plan(s)?*

Carriage houseDuplexWith modificationsNarrow house (2B)Narrow house (3B)Standard house (2C)Narrow house (3C)
What style?*

Style AStyle BStyle C
Height of proposed house (ft.):*
What will the house include?*

1st Floor2nd FloorFinished basementUnfinished basementGaragePorch / deck greater than or equal to 30in.
Proposed area of first floor (sq. ft.): *
Proposed area of second floor (sq. ft.):*
Proposed area of finished basement (sq. ft.):*
Proposed area of unfinished basement (sq. ft.):*
Proposed area of garage (sq. ft.):*
Proposed area of porch / deck (sq. ft.):*
Total area of proposed house (sq. ft.):*
Total valuation of proposed house:*
Proposed setback of house to front lot line (ft.):*
Proposed setback of house to side lot line (ft.):*
Proposed setback of house to side lot line in (ft.):*
Proposed setback of house to rear lot line in (ft.):*
Other proposed setback of house (ft.):*
Please upload a site plan to scale. Indicate scale used (for example: 1in. on printer paper = 20ft. in construction or 1 square on graph paper = 5ft. in construction). Include property lines, the primary structure, all accessory structures, and the proposed structure. Label the distance from the property lines to the new house:*

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Please upload the driveway permit for installing the new driveway:*

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Please upload the utility verification form for sewer and water:*

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Please upload the septic and well permits:*

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Please upload elevation plans:*

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Do you have variance or special use / exception approval?*

YesNo
When is the approval date?*

MonthDayYear
Please upload the approval letter:*

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About Contractors
Please upload the signed contract including the cost of the new house:*

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Contractor name:*

First NameLast Name
Company:*
Email:*
example@example.com
Phone number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Terms and Conditions
By typing my name in the boxes below, I agree that I'm electronically signing this form. I affirm that the information that I've provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my electronic signature is legally binding and equivalent to my handwritten signature.
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Filer Email
example@example.com
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City of South Bend and St. Joe County New House Permit

Before We Begin

About Property Owner

About Project

About Contractors

Terms and Conditions