City Building Permits

Town of Carthage, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Indiana Rush County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town website shows Town Council, Volunteer Fire Department, Town Works, Police Department, and Street Department, but no public building-permit department page was found

Department
Address
6 W 1st Street, Carthage, Indiana 46115
Phone
765-565-6580
Website
https://carthagein.net/

Application Process

General Requirements

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Town Hall hours published on the official site are Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 9:45 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Wednesday, with lunch from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.

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