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Department of Public Works
Building Department
Building Department provides plan reviews and issues permits for all commercial, industrial and residential construction; performs building inspection to help comply with building codes.
Listed below are some of the most common permits and licenses. Please visit or call our office at 317-545-8787 for the proper forms and fee information for your project.
OWNER-BUILDER - Property Owners can start applying for permits directly, if they are planning to do work themselves or hire their own contractors. Please see our helpful guides know the different OWNER BUILDER TYPES as well as benefits and risks.
Remodeling or adding improvements to your home?
Please see our helpful guides here to assist you in completing this work safely and in compliance with applicable building standards. If you have any questions, please contact the permits division at the Department of Public Works by calling 317-545-8787 or by email to permits@cityoflawrence.org
Application Forms
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commercial Plan Requirements
- Adult Themed Application
- Amusement Device Application
- Chicken Application
- Child Care Application
- Concert Halls & Theaters Application
- Driveway Application
- Establish Water Account Permit
- FOG Device Application
- Hotel Application
- Keep Lawrence Sites Clean Form
- Kennel & Petshop Application
- Massage Parlor Application
- Pawn Secondhand Dealer Application
- Peddler's Application
- Social Clubs & Skating Rink Application
- Special Event Application
Water & Sanitary Sewer Permits
How To's
- Considering Becoming an Owner Builder
- Hiring a Contractor
- Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
- Composite Decking
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Building Plans
- Basement Finishing
- Decks
- Driveways - Residental
- Fireblocking
- Fireworks Sales
- FOG Best Practices
- Foundation Waterproofing and Drainage
- Garages - 1 Story
- Notching and Hole Boring Information Sheet
- Replacing Windows and Doors
- Roofing
- Sheds and Barns
- Site Plans
- Smoke Alarms Required when Remodeling
- Stairs, Landings and Guardrails
- Sunrooms and Screened Enclosures
- Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
- Treated Wood Fastener

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9001 East 59th StreetLawrence, IN 46216
Phone: (317) 545-6191
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Utilities: (317) 542-0511
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Contact us
9001 East 59th StreetLawrence, IN 46216
Phone: (317) 545-6191
Staff Directory
Utilities: (317) 542-0511