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 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 1, 2026 ยท Source: Blackford County Planning & Zoning and Hartford City websites