New State Law Requires Changes to Bloomington's Residential Permitting Process

~ Bloomington Implements New Permitting Process for Class 2 Structures

Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department will be implementing a new permitting process for Class 2 structures and accessory structures on lots with these structures. This change is in response to House Enrolled Act 1005, a state law passed in 2025 that aims to streamline the review and permitting process for Class 2 structures.

Class 2 structures include detached and attached single-family homes, duplexes, and most townhouses. Accessory structures refer to buildings such as garages, carports, and storage buildings. The new process will also allow for third-party review of building permits and their associated required permits, such as Certificates of Zoning Compliance (CZC).

According to David Hittle, Planning and Transportation Director, implementing new state mandates can be challenging but the department is hopeful that these changes will result in faster and more flexible permit reviews. He also expressed gratitude towards the city and county agencies for their assistance in this project.

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To ensure a smooth rollout of the new process, the Planning and Transportation Department has worked closely with the Monroe County Building and Planning departments, as well as the City's Information & Technology Services (ITS) Department. Under this new system, applicants for Class 2 structures will now begin the permitting process with the City of Bloomington instead of the Monroe County Building Department.

Before applying for a CZC with the Planning and Transportation Department, applicants must first obtain approval from City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) and in some cases, from the Historic Preservation Commission. Only after receiving a CZC can an application for a Class 2 structure be submitted to the Monroe County Building Department.

In addition to these changes, starting January 1st all CZC applications for specially regulated structures must be submitted online through the City of Bloomington's CivicAccess portal. However, permitting for all other structures regulated by the Building Department will continue to begin with that department.

For any questions or concerns about the new process, planners can be reached via email at planning@bloomington.in.gov or by phone at 812-349-3423. More information about the upcoming changes can also be found on the City of Bloomington's website at bloomington.in.gov/planning/permits.

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