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City building permits

Town of Fortville

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Fortville, Indiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Fortville Planning and Building

Street address
714 E Broadway St, Fortville, IN 46040
Coverage
Town planning, building, and code enforcement within Fortville town limits in Hancock County; confirm Madison County parcels separately if a site sits outside the Hancock-side town limits.
Online portal
iWorQ Portal
iWorQ
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Fortville

The town publishes an iWorQ permit portal for building, demolition, electrical, and signage permits.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was located. Confirm minor-work exemptions directly with Planning and Building before starting work.

Required documents
  • Supporting materials varies by permit type; use the published forms list as needed
Contractor requirements
Contractor registration requirements should be verified with the department before filing.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Review Planning and Building information and permit forms on the town site.
  2. 02
    Create an iWorQ portal account for building, demolition, electrical, or signage permits.
  3. 03
    Submit the application and supporting materials through the iWorQ permit portal.
  4. 04
    Town Planning and Building staff reviews the submission for zoning, building, and code-compliance issues.
  5. 05
    Pay any assessed fees and respond to staff corrections if requested.
  6. 06
    Receive permit issuance and continue through inspections and close-out with the department.

Source: Town of Fortville Planning and Building ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • iWorQ (portal)
  • 317-482-4050 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Administrative Assistant: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Typical sequence: Inspection sequence varies by permit type.

Source: Town of Fortville Planning and Building ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Fortville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Fortville, IN?
The town publishes an iWorQ permit portal for building, demolition, electrical, and signage permits.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Fortville, IN?
To apply for a building permit in Fortville, IN, follow these steps: 1. Review Planning and Building information and permit forms on the town site. 2. Create an iWorQ portal account for building, demolition, electrical, or signage permits. 3. Submit the application and supporting materials through the iWorQ permit portal. 4. Town Planning and Building staff reviews the submission for zoning, building, and code-compliance issues. 5. Pay any assessed fees and respond to staff corrections if requested. 6. Receive permit issuance and continue through inspections and close-out with the department.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Fortville, IN?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Fortville, IN via: iWorQ, 317-482-4050.
last verified April 2026 source Town of Fortville Planning and Building ↗ entry id permits/indiana/hancock/fortville

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Fortville Planning and Building before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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