Building Permits in City of Portland
Jay County, Indiana
Jay/Portland Building & Planning Department
118 S Meridian St, Suite E, Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-6904
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Email: jpbp.jhemmel@gmail.com
Official Website
118 S Meridian St, Suite E, Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-6904
Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)
Email: jpbp.jhemmel@gmail.com
Official Website
Permit Types & Fees
| Permit Type | Category | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Building Permit Required for new residential construction, additions, and major renovations within the City of Portland. Handled through the joint Jay/Portland Building & Planning Department. | residential | Contact office | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial Building Permit Required for commercial construction and renovations within Portland city limits. | commercial | Contact office | 4-8 weeks |
Required Documents
Residential Building Permit
- Completed building permit application
- Construction drawings (site plan, floor plans, elevations)
- Plot plan or survey
Commercial Building Permit
- Commercial permit application
- Stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Indiana State Design Release
Building Code
Indiana Building Code (IRC/IBC with Indiana amendments)
Inspection Process
Contact the Jay/Portland Building & Planning Department at 260-726-6904 to schedule inspections.
Additional Notes
Joint department with Jay County. Same office handles both city and county permits. County seat of Jay County, east-central Indiana on the Ohio border.
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Verified Data Last verified: March 23, 2026 · Source: City of Portland Building & Zoning Department website