Building Department

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Michael Polan,
Building Commissioner

Janet ColeAdministrative Specialist
jcole
@laporteco.in.gov
219.326.6808×2221
Ashley KazmuchaAdministrative Coordinator
akazmucha
@laporteco.in.gov
219.326.6808×2591
Kelly RichieFinancial Administrator
krichie
@laporteco.in.gov
219.326.6808×2563

Fax: 219-362-5561

For all inspection requests, please call the Office.

219-326-6808 ext 2030

Dave SchumanBuilding Inspector - Structure
John NiegosBuilding Inspector - Electrical
Scott SchroederBuilding Inspector - Structure
Mechanical/Plumbing InspectorPlease Call
Dave Schuman or John Niegos

Building Department

  • Issue building permits and conduct inspections
  • Issue “certificate of occupancy”
  • Issue Addresses
  • Driveway Permits unless on State Highways (INDOT)
  • Road/Utility Borings
  • Registration of Contractors (insured and bonded)
  • Handle contractor and home owners’ complaints (unincorporated areas only).
  • All structure permits are cash/check ONLY

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS

  • Click Sign Up in the upper right corner.
  • Choose your registration type and start an application.
  • Fill in all necessary information.
  • Upload, email, or fax copies of your liability, worker’s comp/waiver, and $10,000.00 bond for La Porte County Unincorporated.
  • Pay registration fee.

Is your building project disturbing an acre of land or more?

If so, please follow the link to contact the Stormwater Director about what you will need prior to obtaining a building permit.

Online Permits Available

Mobile Homes

  • Dwelling (requires variance)
  • Work Trailer
  • Temporary

Mechanical

  • Furnace
  • Air Conditioner
  • Generator
  • Geothermal
  • Wood-Burning Stove

Plumbing

  • Rough
  • Hot Water
  • Water Softener

Gas

Electric

  • Upgrade
  • Reconnection
  • Septic
  • Rough
  • New Service
  • Temporary Service

Roofing/Siding

Fireplace

  • Gas
  • Wood

Solar Panel

  • Ground
  • Roof-Top

Pools

  • Inground/Above Ground
  • Hot Tub/Spa

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