Hammond, IN Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

003(G) sets the trigger plainly: any construction, alteration or repair of a building or structure in the City of Hammond, Indiana that costs more than $300 needs a permit before work starts, and licensed contractors must obtain it using the forms the Building Commissioner furnishes. The code carves out one exception to the contractor-permit path: only a homeowner actually doing their own work can be issued a homeowner permit instead of going through a licensed contractor. Every permit is issued by the Building Commissioner, and every fee the code provides for is paid to the City Controller, not the Commissioner's office directly.

003(I) requires the Building Commissioner to review the application for compliance with the section, and for new construction, additions or substantial improvements, to check whether the site sits in a flood hazard area and whether the design and materials will resist flood damage. 25% of the contract amount, on top of a flat $75 inspection fee that applies to all projects. 025.