Building Department
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2020: BUILDING DEPARTMENT IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
CALL TO SCHEDULE: 219-762-4204 OR 219-762-5425
The function of the Building Department is to promote public safety by enforcing building standards. Building Department services include:
- Contractor licensing - Contractors and sub-contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured to work in the City of Portage.
- Plan review - Construction plans are reviewed for compliance with state and local requirements.
- Building permits - Permits authorize construction and inspections.
- Inspections - Construction is inspected for conformance with the plan, the permit and with state and local building codes.
GUIDE: Permits-What, When & How
Typical Projects Requiring Inspections
Typical Activities Requiring a Permit
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For a complete list of documents, click here
For a list of Building Department staff, click here
- Department
News - Events
- Services
- Useful
Links
Upcoming Events
- Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Apr 07 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday May 05 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Jun 02 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Jul 07 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Aug 04 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Sep 01 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Oct 06 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park - Board of Licensing and Registration
Wednesday Nov 03 at 5:00 p.m. Woodland Park
Useful Links
- Request for Information 2-21
- Contractors Renewal Letter 2021
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- 2020 Indiana Residential Code for Handrails
- Drainage and Stormwater Management Permit Application
- Flood Hazard Area Development Supplement
- Electrical Service Re-connection Inspection Fee
- Fire Department Plan Review Fee
Contact Us
Doug Sweeney,
Building Commissioner
Building Commissioner
- Phone: (219) 762-4204
- Staff Directory
- Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.