Community Development & Redevelopment (City)

Department Overview

The Community Development and Redevelopment Department is a full-service land use and development department. It works collaboratively with other City departments, elected officials, local partners, and regional organizations to enhance the quality of life in our community, neighborhood by neighborhood. This work includes oversight of development-related activities within the jurisdiction of the City of Huntington, Indiana, which currently includes all properties located within the corporate limits.

Planning and Zoning

The Department supports the Plan Commission in implementing the City's Comprehensive Plan, which serves as a guide for future growth and development. Zoning, subdivision, and other land use codes provide the standards that help realize the plan’s vision.

Building

The Department oversees residential and commercial construction activity within the City's jurisdiction. This includes:

• Issuing construction-related permits
• Reviewing plans for compliance with state and local building codes
• Conducting inspections throughout the construction process
• Responding to citizen complaints about unsafe structures and housing code violations

Redevelopment

Redevelopment efforts focus on encouraging economic development in blighted or underutilized areas identified by the Redevelopment Commission. The Department assists the Commission in:

• Administering the City’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
• Implementing the Economic Development Plan
• Partnering with private investors and developers to support job creation and tax base growth

Mission Statement

We serve Huntington by providing honest, responsive, and personalized service. Our goal is to enhance quality of life and foster growth through responsible guidance of physical development, in alignment with the City of Huntington Comprehensive Plan.

Permitting Excellence

Fee Schedule

View the current Community Development and Redevelopment Fee Schedule .