Town of New Chicago, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Department

Town Hall and Building Inspector routing

Address

122 Huber Blvd., Hobart, IN 46342

Phone

219-962-1157

Email

Official website routes contact through Town Hall and named inspectors on the contact page

Website

https://newchicagoin.gov/

Application Process

1. Contact New Chicago Town Hall before the project to confirm routing to the Building Inspector or Planning Commission.
2. If a contractor will perform the work, obtain the required annual contractor license from Town Hall before work begins.
3. Submit the permit or related planning request through Town Hall with any plans and forms the inspector requires.
4. Pay any permit and occupancy fees at issuance.
5. Schedule inspections with the town inspector listed on the contact page.
6. Complete final approval and any occupancy sign-off required by town code.

Source: Town Hall and Building Inspector routing

General Requirements

The indexed town code confirms occupancy fee collection at building permit issuance, and the official site says contractors planning to perform work in town must obtain a contractor license from Town Hall each year.

Required Documents

• Thin public data. Applicants should expect Town Hall to direct them to the Building Inspector and require project plans or forms as applicable.

Building code

Town code and inspector structure indicate local enforcement, but a current building code summary page was not publicly posted.

Contractor requirements

Annual contractor license required through Town Hall; the official homepage states contractors working in the town must obtain a town contractor license for the new year.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Town code indicates an occupancy fee is collected at permit issuance, but the reviewed sources did not publish the full schedule in a clean table.

Payment note

Town Hall handles contractor license and permit-related payments; online building permit payment was not identified.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town Hall and Building Inspector routing to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Through Town Hall and the named Building Inspector (contact)

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly detailed on the official site reviewed for this task

Additional Resources

• Building code: Town code and inspector structure indicate local enforcement, but a current building code summary page was not publicly posted.
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of New Chicago Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of New Chicago, IN?

The indexed town code confirms occupancy fee collection at building permit issuance, and the official site says contractors planning to perform work in town must obtain a contractor license from Town Hall each year.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of New Chicago, IN?

Fees are calculated as: Town code indicates an occupancy fee is collected at permit issuance, but the reviewed sources did not publish the full schedule in a clean table..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of New Chicago, IN?

1. Contact New Chicago Town Hall before the project to confirm routing to the Building Inspector or Planning Commission. 2. If a contractor will perform the work, obtain the required annual contractor license from Town Hall before work begins. 3. Submit the permit or related planning request through Town Hall with any plans and forms the inspector requires. 4. Pay any permit and occupancy fees at issuance. 5. Schedule inspections with the town inspector listed on the contact page. 6. Complete final approval and any occupancy sign-off required by town code.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of New Chicago, IN?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Through Town Hall and the named Building Inspector.

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