City of Portage, Indiana

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

Building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Typical Activities Requiring a Permit

For a complete list of documents, click here

For a list of Building Department staff, click here

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