HVAC Contractor Permit Requirements in Evansville, IN

1. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

   Federal law requires all HVAC technicians who purchase or handle refrigerants to be certified under EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Certification is available in Type I (small appliances), Type II (high-pressure), Type III (low-pressure), and Universal categories. Certification is obtained through an EPA-approved testing organization such as ESCO Institute or NATE.

   Official government source

   $20–$60 (exam fee)·1–2 weeks (exam scheduling)

   $20–$60 (exam fee)

   1–2 weeks (exam scheduling)

2. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Indiana HVAC Contractor Licensing (local only)

   Indiana does not license HVAC contractors at the state level. The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency's list of professions includes Plumbing but no HVAC or mechanical trade board. HVAC contractor licensing or registration, where it exists, is imposed by cities and counties: Indianapolis, for example, licenses HVAC contractors through the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Check with the building department for the jurisdiction where you will work.

   Official government source

   No state fee (no state licence exists). Local example: Indianapolis DBNS HVAC contractor licence is $247 for a business entity or $377 for an individual, with $63 per eligible employee beyond the allotted five·Set by the local jurisdiction; there is no state application to file

   No state fee (no state licence exists). Local example: Indianapolis DBNS HVAC contractor licence is $247 for a business entity or $377 for an individual, with $63 per eligible employee beyond the allotted five

   Set by the local jurisdiction; there is no state application to file

1. Evansville–Vanderburgh County Building Commission — HVAC / Mechanical Permit

   HVAC installation, replacement and duct work in Evansville and Vanderburgh County requires a mechanical permit from the Evansville–Vanderburgh County Building Commission before work begins. Only a contractor licensed under Evansville Municipal Code Title 5, Chapter 5.70, with the required bond, liability insurance and worker's compensation on file, may pull the permit. Inspections follow completion; apply through the online permitting portal.

   Official government source

   Per EMC 15.05.470(D)–(E): new unit heat $1.50 per 10,000 BTU with a $30 residential / $60 commercial minimum; new air conditioning $45 for 1–60,000 BTU plus $8 per additional 12,000 BTU; replacement add-on unit $35; like-for-like replacement $25 residential / $75 commercial; residential duct work $30; commercial duct work $10 per $1,000 of cost; fire suppression hood $35; $30 minimum on any permit·1–2 weeks

   Per EMC 15.05.470(D)–(E): new unit heat $1.50 per 10,000 BTU with a $30 residential / $60 commercial minimum; new air conditioning $45 for 1–60,000 BTU plus $8 per additional 12,000 BTU; replacement add-on unit $35; like-for-like replacement $25 residential / $75 commercial; residential duct work $30; commercial duct work $10 per $1,000 of cost; fire suppression hood $35; $30 minimum on any permit

   1–2 weeks

Official Sources

• Evansville-Vanderburgh Building Commission

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