Indianapolis waives permit fees for flood-damaged properties

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has signed an executive order to suspend all fees for eligible permits related to flood damage repair.

According to the mayor’s office, the suspension is intended to help residents and property owners save money recovering from historic flooding in Central Indiana.

“As our neighbors begin the long, difficult journey of rebuilding their lives after this flooding event, we at the City of Indianapolis are exploring ways to help ease burdens they may face,” Mayor Hogsett said. “Our goal with the suspension of permit fees for flood-damaged properties is so that individuals have one less thing to worry about during the recovery process.”

The Department of Neighborhood Services (DBNS) will administer the fee, which will remain in effect through Sept. 13. It applies to any eligible permit submitted on and after Aug. 14.

DBNS, which enforces regulation related to Marion County’s special flood hazard area, says properties within this area are eligible for the fee suspension.

Property owners within the flood hazard area are asked to fill out the Disaster Damage Reporting form to determine the location, nature and severity of damage.