Permits & licensing in Indiana local government
What Indiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
215 Indiana meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Indiana with the most permits & licensing activity
- Long Beach, IN (29)
- Evansville, IN (26)
- Hobart, IN (24)
- Lafayette, IN (16)
- Montgomery County, IN (13)
- Fishers, IN (12)
- East Chicago, IN (9)
- Cayuga, IN (9)
- Shelbyville, IN (8)
- Crawfordsville, IN (7)
- Valparaiso, IN (6)
- West Lafayette, IN (6)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Works meets; agenda has no new business
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. There is no new business listed; the board will consider approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, claims, and a special event request from Bauer's Backyard BBQ. The caucus portion of the meeting is cancelled.
Board to consider dumpster, street closure, noise waiver, and design contract
The Crawfordsville Board of Public Works and Safety will meet to approve minutes and weekly claims, then consider several requests: a dumpster placement, a street closure for a neighborhood party, a noise abatement for a Wabash College event, multiple requests for a 5K run, an amendment to a design services agreement…
Fishers TAC meeting cancelled; 4 items reviewed as information only
The Technical Advisory Committee will not hold a meeting on August 27, 2026, because all agenda items were deemed information items. The four items — two permits, a rezone for townhomes, and a rezone for a church campus — are listed for public information, with contact details provided for questions.
Board to approve contracts, permits, and claims at Aug. 25 meeting
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will meet to approve minutes, consider a solicitor's permit for Great Lakes Contracting LLC, approve a Lifeline collection contract, and act on FEMA reimbursable work contracts. The board will also review and approve claims and payroll for the period, and address any other…
Board to vote on drainage easement, permits, change order, surplus vehicles
The Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety is meeting to consider several routine items, including approval of meeting minutes, accounts payable, and an off-site drainage easement for Balmoral Village. They will also vote on resolutions for a Riverfront District Designation Permit, a change order for the 116th…
Building Commission to review 30+ permits, including pool variances and salt barn
The Long Beach Building Commission will review and vote on numerous building permits, including several requiring additional documentation or variances. Key items include a pool needing multiple setback variances, a salt storage barn awaiting state approval, and several permits with incomplete site plans. The…
Board to weigh police donations, fire boat bids, and 10 street events
The Evansville Board of Public Safety will consider police donations, fire department bids, handicap parking installations, and approvals for numerous street closures and special events. The agenda also includes routine consent items like dumpster permits, a truck permit, and business licenses.
Council to vote on contracts, grants, and police/fire items
The City Council will consider several new business items including a pay application for Winona Avenue engineering, a contract for CyberTech Systems, and a police department grant. They will also vote on approval of claims and minutes from the previous meeting.
Board to consider opening bids for 2026 Mill and Overlay-Phase II road project
The Evansville Board of Public Works will meet to approve minutes, consider opening bids for the 2026 Mill and Overlay-Phase II project (Project #26-015), and approve right-of-way permit applications. The board will also handle routine approvals of bills and payrolls. No other substantive items are listed.
Board of Zoning Appeals to review variance requests for Main St and 37th Ave
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for two variance requests. These include a request for a tattoo studio to continue operations and a request for a used car lot to encroach into a residential distance requirement.
Park board to approve contracts, playground work, and zoo boardwalk replacement
The Evansville Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, including agreements with four skating instructors, a library event permit, an access agreement for a soil contamination site, playground sitework contracts, a zoo boardwalk replacement, and an umpire services…
Contractors Licensing Board meeting on July 15, 2026 cancelled
The regularly scheduled Contractors Licensing Board meeting for July 15, 2026 was cancelled due to lack of additional items after the special meeting on July 8, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2026.
Electrical Board to review licensing applications and ordinance wording fix
The Evansville Electrical Board is meeting to review applications for apprentice, journeyman, and master electrician licenses, and to discuss continuing education options. The board will also revisit a prior discussion about correcting the wording in ordinances 5.70.060 and 5.70.180 regarding experience requirements…
Edgewood City Council to vote on business licensing and home business standards
The City Council will consider an ordinance to update business licensing and home business standards. The body will also review mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission and Economic Development Advisory Board.
Lafayette board to approve lead service line and asphalt rejuvenation contracts
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will consider bids, review claims, and process two infrastructure contracts. These projects fund road surface maintenance and water line replacements for residents. Members will also hear animal control appeals and review a special event request for the Back to School…
Building Commission reviews permits, enforcement actions, and salt barn plans
The Commission will review several permit applications involving decks, fences, and stonework. The meeting also addresses unpermitted work at specific properties and the status of a town salt barn permit.
Board revokes CC Edition LLC contractor license and imposes $300 fine
The Contractors Licensing Board voted to revoke Andrew Kats' CC Edition LLC contractor license until the company appears before the board again. The board also approved a $300 fine payable to the City of Hobart. The revocation follows a complaint about a driveway installation at 436 Softwood Drive that was deemed a…
Council to vote on transferring city coal lot to redevelopment commission for $100,000
The Madison City Council will consider a resolution to transfer the city's interest in a coal lot to the Madison Redevelopment Commission for $100,000, with proceeds earmarked for the Welch/Kiwanis Park project. The meeting also includes reports on a liquor license renewal, PACE projects, and vacant structures. The…
Board approves contract for Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1
The Lafayette Board of Public Works and Safety will review bids for the Columbian Park Neighborhood Ramp Project, approve a new contract for the Treece Meadows concrete work, and process a change order for the Creasy Lane project. The board will also handle routine claims, a banner request for the Art Museum, and an…
Board to open bids for Bosse Avenue road embankment repairs
The Board of Public Works will consider opening bids for the Bosse Avenue Road Embankment repairs project. They will also vote on an amendment extending a contract with Aurora, Inc. for rapid re-housing services through September 30, 2026. Other items include advertising for IT services, a sidewalk waiver request, and…
Board to consider lead service line replacement award
The Board of Public Works and Safety will decide on awarding a contract for Lead Service Line Replacements Phase II. They will also open bids for the Treece Meadows Concrete Project Phase 1 and discuss a change order for Creasy Lane CCMG Project. Other items include permission to advertise the S. 5th Street Concrete…
Board reviews passing applicants and notes upcoming license revocation discussion
The License and Disciplinary Board is reviewing lists of passing applicants for construction, roofing, electrical, and HVAC licenses. The board also noted the retirement of Bart Schutz and a future agenda item regarding the license of contractor Jacob Key.
Board to review contractor license applications for 2026
The Construction and Roofing Board will meet to review license applications for 19 contractors and discuss continuing education opportunities. The board also noted the retirement of member Bart Schutz.
Board reviews bids for neighborhood ramps and water line replacements.
The Board of Public Works and Safety will approve June minutes, review bids for neighborhood ramp construction and water line replacements, process monthly claims, and vote on three special event permits. Most agenda items are standard administrative reviews rather than major policy decisions.
Council to vote on zoning map amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance No. 13, 2026, which amends the zoning map. They will also receive an update on a downtown liquor license.
Board to vote on $186k CenterPoint utility relocation at Lloyd Expressway
The Board of Public Works will consider several contracts and change orders, including a $186,204.22 agreement with CenterPoint Energy for electrical relocations at the Lloyd Expressway roundabout, a $15,875 consulting contract with T.A. Dickel Consulting for strategic planning, and a $13,320.35 change order for the…
Building Commission reviews dozens of residential permits and zoning violations
The Commission is reviewing a high volume of residential building permits, focusing on lot coverage limits and unpermitted work. The body is also monitoring coastal resiliency recommendations and MS4 requirements.
Board to consider legal services agreement with four law firms
The Board of Public Works will vote on a legal services agreement with Baron & Budd and three other firms, authorizing the city attorney to direct their work. It will also consider a one-year contract extension with Action Staffing for up to $25,000 for HUD-related staff training. Other items include transferring a…
Board to consider IT contract, CPR machine quotes, and event permits
The Portage Board of Public Works & Safety will consider several new business items, including an independent contractor agreement for IT services, quotes for CPR machines for the fire department, and a special event permit for the 4th of July Parade and Festival. The board will also review solicitor's permit…
Board reviews contracts for printers, downtown development, and drainage changes
The Evansville Board of Public Works will review several new business items for approval. The agenda includes contract approvals for downtown development support, multi-function printers for city departments, and a speaker for the Human Relations Commission dinner. City engineers also seek approval for a drainage…
Electrical Board reviews apprentice and journeyman lists
The Electrical Board is meeting to review lists of apprentices and journeymen. The agenda also includes a review of test scores since the previous month's meeting.
Board to vote on alcohol sales for three park events in 2026
The Board of Parks and Recreation will consider Memo No. 20, 2026, which recommends approving the sale of alcohol (including liquor) for three events in city parks. The events are the Feast of Lanterns (Spades Park, August), Rock the Ruins (Holliday Park, May–October), and Italian Festival (Edna Balz Lacy Park, June)…
Lennar Homes PUD on Haglund Rd up for review
The Plan Commission will review and potentially take action on the Lennar Homes Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Haglund Road. They will also discuss proposed amendments to the town code regarding industrial permits, utility work requirements, sidewalks, and a light ordinance. The meeting includes approval of…
License and Disciplinary Board reviews passing exam applicants
The board is reviewing lists of applicants who passed exams for construction, roofing, electrical, and HVAC licenses. The meeting also includes updates on exam availability and personnel changes.
Washington Park splash pad contract and committee up for approval
The Board of Works will consider a change order for the 2022 Phase II demolition project, approve multiple building permits for Richardson Disposal, and adopt an addendum to the city purchasing policy. They will also vote on a resolution establishing a Washington Park splash pad committee and award a contract for the…
Contractor's Licensing Board meeting cancelled
The Contractor's Licensing Board meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of new business items.
Board reviews special event road closures, parking permits, and fire contracts.
The Evansville Board of Public Safety is reviewing requests for special event road closures and parking permits that will temporarily restrict traffic and street access in affected neighborhoods. Fire department proposals include new service contracts, interlocal agreements with Perry and Knight Townships, and bids…
Construction and Roofing board reviews contractor applicants
The board is reviewing a list of applicants for various construction and roofing licenses. Members are also discussing updates to the Residential exam and the upcoming retirement of the Deputy Building Commissioner.
Utility board discusses GapVax truck financing, employee certification
The Shelbyville Public Utility Board approved minutes and claims from the previous meeting. Under old business, they discussed the expected delivery of a new GapVax truck and plans to meet with the clerk-treasurer on financing. Under new business, they recognized an employee who earned a class one collection system…
Council to vote on fee increases for planning and zoning applications
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on Ordinance 2026-10C, which updates the fee schedule for planning and zoning applications. The ordinance was tabled at the previous meeting because the required public notice period had not been met. The council will also consider liquor license…