City of Hobart

Hobart says building permits are required prior to the start of any work; a Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to occupying any commercial building, storefront, or other structure.

Note: No consolidated exemption list was identified on the reviewed public pages.

Building code

Hobart states permits enforce the Indiana Building Code and local ordinances; Fire Prevention page references Indiana Fire Code 2008 Edition.

Contractor requirements

Any contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor working within Hobart must be licensed with the city; the city states no additional testing is required beyond applicable trade licensing, but local city licensing is required.

1. 01
   Use the Hobart Applications & Forms page to identify the right permit package and any department-specific guide.
2. 02
   Set up an OpenGov profile and upload permit materials, or bring a paper application to the Building Department on the second floor of City Hall.
3. 03
   Provide the contractor license information, contracts, plans, and supporting forms required for the permit type.
4. 04
   Pay application, permit, and reinspection fees through OpenGov by credit card or in person by cash or check.
5. 05
   Schedule inspections through OpenGov.
6. 06
   Receive permit documents and complete final approvals or Certificate of Occupancy as applicable.

Source: Building Department ↗

Credit card payments can be made through OpenGov; paper applications can be paid in person by cash or check.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• OpenGov (online)
• Building Department (phone)

Inspection hours

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: The city posts separate residential and commercial inspection requirements through the Applications & Forms page.