Building Permits in City of Hartford City

Blackford County, Indiana

Blackford County Area Planning and Zoning
110 W Washington St, Hartford City, IN 47348
Phone: 765-348-3884
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch)
Email: sdick@blackfordcounty.in.gov
Official Website

Permit Types & Fees

Permit types, fees, and timelines
Permit Type Category Fee Timeline
Residential Building Permit
Building permits within Hartford City are handled by the Blackford County Area Planning and Zoning office.
residential Contact office Up to 3 business days review
Commercial Building Permit
Commercial building permits within Hartford City are handled by the Blackford County Area Planning and Zoning office.
commercial Contact office 4-8 weeks

Building Code

Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)

Inspection Process

Contact Blackford County Area Planning and Zoning at 765-348-3884 to schedule inspections.

Additional Notes

Hartford City does not operate its own building department. Building permits are handled through Blackford County Area Planning and Zoning. The city has a Code Enforcement Department (700 N Walnut St, 765-348-0412) for property maintenance and nuisance issues. County seat of Blackford County, east-central Indiana.

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Verified Data Last verified: March 23, 2026 · Source: Blackford County Planning & Zoning and Hartford City websites