Permits & Notifications
Tent, event, & signage permits are a customer’s responsibility to determine if one is needed and to obtain. All fees to be paid for by the customer. Applicant is responsible for scheduling the inspection, if required. If HT&PR must make an additional trip or additional paperwork is required, then fees will apply and be paid for by the customer.
This information is provided for convenience only, is not exhaustive, and may not be current. Customer remains solely responsible for all requirements and should contact the appropriate local authorities with questions.
For additional information or questions, please speak with one of our Event Specialists or contact the town directly PRIOR to reserving a tent.
A customer must not go off this list entirely to determine if a permit and/or notification is required.
INDIANAPOLIS (commercial):
- Notification for all tents 40′ x 80′ or smaller
- Permit required for all tents larger than 40′ x 80′
AVON (commercial)
- Application: Building Permit Review – Avon, IN
- Inspection will be scheduled after permit is approved: Town of Avon and the Washington Township Avon Fire Department will inspect the tent(s).
BLOOMINGTON (residential & commercial)
- Email Joy Brown, Zoning Compliance Planner, AND the County Planning Department to confirm if a permit is required:
BROWNSBURG (residential & commercial)
- Tents over 400 sq. ft. require a permit and inspection.
- Application:
- All inspections are requested online through the applicant’s account on the portal.
CARMEL (commercial):
- Application: Carmel Temporary Use Permit
- Event and/or Sign Permit are not included with a tent permit. The event and/or sign permit is additional and is a completely different process that the customer must obtain.
FORTVILLE (commercial):
- Application: Fortville Temporary Structures Application
GREENFIELD (commercial):
- Tents over 400 sq. ft. require a permit and an inspection
- Anchorage Document is also requested by the Fire Marshal and must be submitted along with the permit.
- Permit must be on file 48 hours in advance or a fine from the Town of Greenfield will apply and be paid by the customer: Greenfield Temporary Structure Permit Application
GREENWOOD (commercial):
- Application: Greenwood Temporary Structures Permit
LEBANON (residential & commercial):
- Customer is required to obtain through the Town of Lebanon: Application for City of Lebanon Temporary Structures Permits
- Hoosier Tent & Party Rental will NOT obtain any permit through the Town of Lebanon.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (residential & commercial)
- Application: Lawrence Township Temporary Structures Permit
- Contact the permits division at the Department of Public Works by calling 317-545-8787 or by email: pe*****@************ce.org
MARTINSVILLE (Residential & Commercial):
- Tents over 400 sq. ft.
- Contact Fire Marshal for any questions or to schedule the tent inspection: cf*****@*************in.gov
MCCORDSVILLE (residential & commercial)
- Tents over 120 sq. ft.
- Applicant needs to schedule the inspection, which will be coordinated with the correct Fire Marshal for the area once approved.
- Tent permits are currently listed under ‘special event permit’. Application can be found here: SDL Portal – Permit Applications
NOBLESVILLE (residential & commercial):
- Tents over 400 sq. ft. require an inspection
- Application:
- Noblesville Temporary Structures Permit
- Click ‘Temporary Use’ and select ‘apply’ to get started
- Noblesville Temporary Structures Permit
PLAINFIELD (residential & commercial):
- Application: Plainfield Temporary Structures Permit
- Top left-hand corner to get started: ‘Click Here to Apply’
SPEEDWAY (residential & commercial):
- Pricing varies: Race vs. Non-Race Events
- Speedway Structural Permit Application
ZIONSVILLE (residential & commercial):
- Customer is responsible for contacting the Fire Marshal for ALL residential and commercial events when a tent is installed.
- (317) 873-5358
- Email: fi************@***********in.gov
Additional Information:
- Tent, event, & signage permits are a customer’s responsibility to determine if one is needed and to obtain. All fees to be paid for by customer. Applicant is required to schedule an inspection, if required.
- If Hoosier Tent & Party Rental must make an additional trip(s) out for the tent/event, or assist with additional paperwork for the application, then additional fees will be applied and paid for by the customer.
- Customer is responsible for paying any fees or fines associated with the permit for the tent, event, signage, and/or inspection.
- A customer must not go off of this list entirely to determine if a permit and/or notification is required. Contact the town/township directly for the most accurate information as information is constantly changing.
Information is subject to change. It is a customer’s responsibility not to go solely off the information listed on this page as the information and requirements are changing constantly. Customers are advised to contact the town/township directly regarding all permit and notification requirements.