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.
105 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
- Evansville, IN (22)
- Hobart, IN (15)
- Long Beach, IN (14)
- Fishers, IN (9)
- Lafayette, IN (8)
- East Chicago, IN (5)
- Indianapolis, IN (4)
- Shelbyville, IN (4)
- Valparaiso, IN (3)
- Edgewood, IN (2)
- Portage, IN (2)
- Burns Harbor, IN (2)
Latest matching meetings
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.
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…
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…
Board to award contract for John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge repairs
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider awarding a contract for repairs to the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, allocating HOME funding to Historic Jeff Centre, and issuing significant industrial user permits to Cargill and Allison Off-Highway. They will also open bids for boiler replacement and lead…
Plan Commission to consider recreational building in Employment Zone
The Washington Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Amon and Martha Wagler to build a recreational building with two bedrooms on a 2.31-acre parcel in the Employment Zone. The commission will also vote on minutes from the March 11, 2026, meeting and conduct other business.
Planning Commission to discuss code amendments and home business licensing
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding code amendments for electric alarm systems, fencing, and retaining walls. The body will also review home business licensing and multifamily tax exemption standards.
Building Commission reviews $3.6M in permits, considers Honey Bear Farm occupancy
The Building Commission will approve April meeting minutes and hear a report on 32 permits with $3.6M in construction costs and $38,889 in fees. Old business includes updates on MS4 requirements and coastal resiliency groups awaiting ACOE/DNR recommendations. Several specific permits are discussed: Permit #478 for a…
Public hearing on Lennar Homes PUD; rezoning of parcel 64-06-05-402-005.000-024
The Advisory Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Lennar Homes' PUD ordinance. They will also consider a rezoning application for a specific parcel and a permit extension for 316 Maple Lane. Proposed code book amendments are on the agenda for discussion.
Board to approve passing applicants for electrical, HVAC licenses
The License and Disciplinary Board will review and approve passing applicants for electrical and HVAC trade licenses. The agenda includes results from recent journeyman and master exams, a note about a pending new residential contractor exam, and a job opening for a part-time compliance officer.
Hvac Board hears update on new Residential Contractor exam by end of May
The Evansville Hvac Board will review applications for apprentice, journeyman, and master licenses. They will also hear from guest Sid Nelson regarding Nunn exam test questions and receive an update on a new Residential Contractor exam expected by the end of May. The meeting includes recognition of continuing…
Review of special use permits and a data center moratorium
The committee will review minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting and evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. Items include special use permit reviews for the Town of Ledyard and Village of Fair Haven, as well as a proposed data center moratorium in the Town of Victory.
City awards paving contract to Community Crossings for local road work
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider several new requests, including a block party permit for the Hillcrest Ave. and Barberry Dr. intersection, a tree removal from an easement at 1270 Independence Dr., resurfacing the parkway at 325 N. Kelly St., purchasing city property, and awarding a paving contract…
Board to vote on lead service line replacement contracts and bridge repair ads
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider authorizing advertisements for bids on the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge repairs and the Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase II. They will also review an addendum to the grant services contract for Lead Service Line Replacement Phase I with NV Grant…
Board approves $198k road overlay contract
The Board of Works approved a $198,037.64 contract with DC Construction for an asphalt overlay on city roads. They also approved road closures for three downtown events: the Taste of Shelby County, the weekly Farmers Market, and a proposed comic convention. Routine items like meeting minutes and claims were also…
24 permits approved with $941,724 in construction costs
The Building Commission will review previous minutes, receive a report on 24 permits totaling $941,724 in construction and $11,731 in fees, and discuss MS4 requirements and coastal resiliency. Multiple specific permits are on the agenda, including new homes at 2422 Hideaway Point and 1700 LSD, and sand maintenance…
Board to vote on demolition contract for 1201 N. 18th Street
The Board of Public Works and Safety will consider approving a contract and notice to proceed for the demolition of 1201 N. 18th Street. They will also review and approve claims for the period ending April 7, 2026, and consider special event requests for Mosey Down Main Street and the YWCA Power of Community Event. A…
Board of Public Works to consider blasting permits and claims
The Charlestown Board of Public Works will review a docket of claims and blasting permits for upcoming projects. The meeting agenda lists several documents for blasting operations and claims to be addressed.