Code Violation Reporting in Indiana (2026)
11 rules on the books across Indiana, 8 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Dearborn County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Dearborn County, Indiana, anyone who knows of illegal dumping gives notice to the Sheriff, who…
Read full rule →Evansville
Some RestrictionsEvansville's Code Enforcement department logs every nuisance complaint, assigns a case number, inspects the property…
Read full rule →Hammond
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Hammond, Indiana, any authorized city inspector from any department can enforce the General Maintenance…
Read full rule →Noblesville
Some RestrictionsTo report a suspected zoning or Unified Development Ordinance violation in the City of Noblesville, contact the…
Read full rule →Columbus
Light RestrictionsIn the City of Columbus, Indiana, anyone can report a noise violation by written, oral, or telephone complaint to the…
Read full rule →Fishers
Light RestrictionsFishers investigates a suspected property-maintenance violation only with probable cause, usually photos from public or…
Read full rule →Warrick County
Light RestrictionsWarrick County requires nuisance complaints, weeds, junk, garbage or abandoned vehicles, to be filed as a written…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Bloomington
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Bloomington, the most frequently cited code violations are overgrown weeds and grass above eight inches…
Read full rule →Fishers
Some RestrictionsFishers issues a written notice of violation for Property Maintenance Code problems, giving owners 10 to 60 days to fix…
Read full rule →Hammond
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Hammond, Indiana, the General Maintenance Code lists nine specific minimum standards, from lawn height…
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