St. Joseph County I City of South Bend
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL TEMPORARY TENT/TRAILER/ACCESSORY APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO BD
(See submittal options below)
BD REVIEWS APPLICATION
BD VERIFIES APPLICATION INCOMPLETE
Applications can be submitted:
1. In person; or
2. By regular mail; or
3. By email to building@southbendin.gov
Requires changes and/or
additional information
Does not meet
requirements
Applicant submits
application adjustments
• BD will NOT accept cash payment for ILP fees.
• Cash for ILP fees can only be receipted by APC or City
Zoning, when applicable.
• Make checks out to “St. Joseph County/South Bend
Building Department” unless otherwise advised.
APC - Area Plan Commission
ILP - Improvement Location Permit
BE ADVISED
1. Receipt of application does not mean a permit has been issued; AND
2. If installation has occurred without a permit, you WILL be triple fined
PRE–REVIEW (NOT A
REQUIREMENT)
POST PERMIT ON SITE
Install tent/trailer
Follow procedures for Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC work and
schedule inspections) if applicable
https://www.southbendin.gov/residents/content/building-permits
REMOVE tent/trailer by the date indicated on your
permit or within a year of permit issuance, whichever
is earlier.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN FINES
Installing SIGNS as part of this project or
event?
Make sure you get SIGN permits.
https://www.southbendin.gov/residents/content/
building-permits
PERMITTING PROCESS