Contact
Rob Rennewanz
Building Commissioner
buildingcommissioner@cityoflogansport.org
Libby Myers
Administrative Assistant
lmyers@cityoflogansport.org
Cristhian Montero-Morales
Rental Property Inspector
rentalinspector@cityoflogansport.org
Phone:
(574) 753-4381
Department Hours:
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Monday thru Friday
601 E Broadway, Room 303
Logansport, IN 46947
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Resources
Permits
Contractor’s Registration
– Contractor’s Registration Ordinance (09-07)
Rental Property Registration Form
Informational Handouts:
Who Do I Call For:
Landlord/Tenant Concerns
Cristhian Montero-Morales, Rental Property Inspector
574-753-4381
Code questions, building questions, new construction, additions, renovations, and unsafe building concerns
Rob Rennewanz, Building Commissioner
574-753-4381
Zoning
574-753-7775
Permits are required for many updates to your property/structures including: new construction, any new structure being placed on your property, fences, or alterations to the interior or exterior of a structure. All Electrical work must be permitted and is not included in a building permit. Garage Sales inside City limits also require a permit.
PERMITS– All permit applications can be completed online at the permitting portal. Only the legal deeded owner or Registered Contractor can apply for a permit. If you are not the legal deeded owner of your property you will need to print and complete a Consent of Owner document or provide a purchase agreement containing signatures of all involved parties to upload to your application.
Contractors– Any Contractor working in the City of Logansport must register with the Building Department. The registration application is completed online at the permitting portal and is located at the bottom of the page. Registration runs from the date of application to the expiration date of your liability insurance.
Requirements include
- A Certificate of Liability with at least $500,000 in coverage
- Workers compensation insurance is required for any contractor who has employees
- The certificate holder box on the certificate of insurance must contain the following: City of Logansport 601 E Broadway Ste. 303 Logansport, IN 46947.
Electrician License– Any Electrician working in the City of Logansport must hold a License with the Building Department. Any Electrician wishing to obtain a Logansport Electrical License is required to pass an Electrical Exam taken in the Building Department office and must have at least 5 years’ experience. If you would like to apply to take the test you will need to complete an Application to Test for an Electrical License on the permitting portal. An Electrical license runs from June 1-May 31 and must be renewed yearly.
Requirements include:
- Assigned License number from the Building Department
- A $5,000 surety bond with the City of Logansport listed as the obligee
- A Certificate of Liability with at least $500,000 in coverage with the following in the certificate holder box: City of Logansport 601 E Broadway Ste. 303 Logansport, IN 46947
Building Commissioner News & Updates
Building Permits, Electrical Licenses, and Contractors Registrations
All Building Permits, Electrical Licenses, and Contractors Registrations are now completed online through GeoPermits at Permitting.Schneidergis.com.
Paper applications are no longer accepted.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Apply for or Renew a Contractors Registration
For those needing assistance with your Contractors Registration
How-to-Guide: Apply as a Contractor on GeoPermits
If you are an existing Registered Contractor, please Renew your Registration as explained below.
How-to-Guide: Renew a Contractors Registration on GeoPermits
FAQS
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All Contractors must provide:
- proof of at least $500,000 in liability coverage with a Certificate of Liability listing the City of Logansport as the Certificate Holder. A $35 yearly fee is collected and registration runs from January 1- December 31.
Electricians must test for their initial Licensing and have additional requirements.
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You must be a Registered Contractor with the City of Logansport to perform any work on properties you do not live in/own.
To register or renew you will need to:
- Complete a Contractors Registration Application Logansport Contractors
- Registration fee is $35.00 per calendar year. Online payments, Cash, or Checks made payable to the City of Logansport are accepted.
- Provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the City of Logansport as the Certificate Holder
Electricians must be a licensed Electrician with the City of Logansport please call our office for more information.
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The City does not survey property lines. We recommend contacting a local surveyor to locate and identify property lines.
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A “ILP” Building Permit is required in order to conform zoning setbacks and lot coverage. This permit takes 48 hours for approval.
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Yes, you do need a permit. You will need to provide the height, dimensions, and area where the fence will be located. It will take 48 hours for approval.