Home Elevator Cost in Indiana
- Typical installed price, 2 floors (US)
- $30,000–$50,000
- Our estimate for Indiana, 2 floors
- $29,000–$47,000
- US range, cheapest to dearest kind
- $20,000–$60,000
- State permit in Indiana
- No: no state permit or inspection for a home
Installed Price by Kind of Lift
Installed for two floors. Our Indiana estimate moves each US price by the same share as the state's two-floor estimate (elevator installers' pay against the US).
| Kind of lift | Our estimate in Indiana, 2 floors |
|---|---|
 Shaftless home elevator | $19,000–$33,000 |
 Small one person lift | $24,000–$28,000 |
 Hydraulic elevator | $24,000–$53,000 |
 Traction or cable elevator | $26,000–$47,000 |
 Through floor lift | $29,000–$56,000 |
 Pneumatic vacuum elevator | $34,000–$56,000 |
Installed for two floors. Also priced: a platform lift (an open platform, not an enclosed elevator) $5,000–$20,000, and a glass elevator $50,000–$100,000. Yearly service: $300–$760 (Angi).
Rules and Installer Pay in Indiana
- Licensed installer for home work
- No: home work is exempt
- Elevator installer pay
- $44.42 an hour (US $52.84)
- State permit or inspection
- none needed for private homes
- State installer licence
- not needed for home jobs
- State help to pay in Indiana
- Medicaid waiver, low-cost loan
Rules set by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
The typical price is the middle of 51 published US prices for two floors (HomeGuide alone quotes $30,000 to $60,000). How the figures are built.
Having a home elevator put in usually costs $30,000 to $50,000 nationwide, and Indiana adds no state permit fee when the lift goes into a private home.
A dealer can visit, take measurements, and suggest the type that suits your home. Call now and we'll match you with a nearby Indiana dealer who will measure your home and give you a clear written quote.
Prices by Type of Lift
The kind of lift you choose drives most of the cost. The table shows what installation typically runs, drawn from the middle of published ranges.
Across the country, putting a home elevator in a two-story house runs $30,000 to $60,000.
What Adds to the Cost
Every floor beyond two adds roughly $9,000 to $15,000. Adding a shaft, the closed column that houses the elevator, to a house that is already built adds about $5,000 to $25,000.
Labor is part of your price, so ask for a written quote that lists the installer's work and any carpentry needed to open the floor and frame the shaft.
Permit and Inspection Rules for Home Lifts
For a lift in a private home, Indiana asks for no state permit, operating certificate, or state inspection. The state program covers "regulated lifting devices" only, and under Indiana Code 22-12-1-22, the law exempts any lifting device in a private residence.
A city or town can still set its own rule for lifts in private homes. Clarksville is one example, and you would get any permit from your local building department.
The state lift fees do not apply to a lift inside a private home.
Safety Rules and Installer Licences
Elevator contractors, mechanics, and inspectors are licensed in Indiana, but only for regulated lifting devices. So a home installation needs no state elevator licence. A local ordinance or building department may have its own rules for contractors.
Lifts outside the home must meet the Indiana Elevator Safety Code. A local rule like Clarksville's brings current ASME standards to lifts in homes. Call us and we will find out whether your town has its own rules, so your project starts without surprises.
Ways to Pay in Indiana
If you need help covering the bill, two Indiana programs might pitch in.
- Medicaid waiver: Indiana's Home and Vehicle Modification service counts a vertical lift or stair lift among the home modifications it covers. The cap is $20,000 in a lifetime, with $1,000 each year for repairs.
- INDATA loan: INDATA's Alternative Financing Program offers low-interest, extended-term bank loans for assistive technology. Since 2016 these loans can also be used for home modifications, and you repay them to the lender, STAR Financial.
Get a Written Price
A nearby dealer can visit, measure your home, and give you a written quote. Call now and we will match you with one.
Sources: middle of published US price ranges, Indiana elevator rule (Indiana Department of Homeland Security), BLS wage figures for Indiana, Indiana Medicaid HCBS waivers, INDATA Alternative Financing Program.
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