Contact:

Shad Paul, Building Commissioner
City of Huntington
300 Cherry St.
Huntington, IN 46750

Phone - (260) 356-5146
Fax - (260) 3454-5211
Email - shad.paul@huntington.in.us

The permit process begins with a visit to the Department to obtain and apply for a permit. Submission of the appropriate permit application form is required prior to commencing any construction activity.

Department staff will ask general questions in order to evaluate the scope of your project and identify the applicable permit requirements. The Department utilizes a variety of permit forms for each type of construction activity. Once applied, the form, site plan and additional documentation is reviewed by various members of the Department staff. This verifies that the scope of work is in compliance with the Building Code, Zoning Code and other applicable codes.

Permit review also helps ensure that the project is compliant, per the application and plans, so that time and money are not wasted by the applicant on a project that fails to meet the minimum standards established by code.

Once the permit is approved, the applicant may return to the Department to obtain the permit. On average, it takes about three to five days to obtain a building permit depending upon the complexity of the project, so applicants are encouraged to plan ahead. Failure to complete the application form in full or submit required plans or documentation may delay the review of your permit.

After permit issuance, the applicant is ready to start construction activities and request required inspections as indicated on the Building Permit Card. If you are unsure of the proper permit application form, please contact us for assistance.