Indiana homeowner rules by city
9 city rules for Indiana homeowners in 8 cities and towns, across 4 topics. Each one is tied to an official city or utility source.
Jump to: Sidewalk repair · Fence height & permits · RV & trailer parking · Frozen water lines
Sidewalk repair
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Reimbursement program | Columbus, Indiana reimburses $6 per square foot of sidewalk and $50 per linear foot of curb |
| Fort Wayne | Cost-share program | Fort Wayne's Barrett Law 50/50 program splits the cost of sidewalks, yard-walks, drive approaches and curbs |
| Goshen | Cost-share program | Goshen splits eligible sidewalk replacement 50/50, subject to the sidewalk's condition rating and available funding. |
| Terre Haute | Cost-share program | Terre Haute's 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Cost-Share Program gives the owner a city estimate first, then splits the finished cost. |
Sidewalk repair in other states
Fence height & permits
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | No permit needed | Columbus, Indiana needs no fence permit, but caps front yard fences at 42 inches and side or rear fences at 8 feet |
| Warsaw | Permit required | Warsaw, Indiana requires a fence permit with a site plan, for a one-time $5 fee |
| Whitestown | Permit required | Whitestown, Indiana limits front yard fences to 42 inches and side and rear fences to 6 feet, through a fence application. |
Fence height & permits in other states
RV & trailer parking
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith | Parking limits apply | Griffith, Indiana bars RVs, boats and trailers from front yards and streets in residential districts unless they are in a garage or carport, except fo |
RV & trailer parking in other states
Frozen water lines
| City | Rule | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Boswell | City thaws or credits | Boswell charges $50 to thaw a frozen service line or meter, plus the cost of any outside help it needs. |
Frozen water lines in other states
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