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Town of Porter Grass & Weed Regulations

As a reminder, from May 1st to  November 1st, grass and weeds cannot exceed 6" in height on any property in Porter, including the area... more ››

Contractor Licensing

The Town of Porter, and every other local community nearby, requires a Town-specific contractor license for all contractors working in... more ››

Carlson Corners Temporary Road Closure

NIPSCO will temporarily close Carlson Corners to relocate three gas services. The work is at the south road edge and they need to dewater... more ››

Waverly Road Closure for Bridge Replacement

Porter County will be replacing the Little Calumet River bridge #149 starting on Monday May 13, 2024. Waverly Road will be closed from May... more ››

Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Closures

Norfolk Southern Railroad will close down the N. 15th Street railroad crossing on 4/24/24 for about 10 days. They are constructing a new... more ››

2024 Porter Cove Paving & Sidewalk Project

Porter will be starting a paving project in Porter Cove on Monday April 22nd. The project is due to be completed in early May. The roads... more ››

Calumet Trail Closure April 15 through June 2024

Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. plans to close the Calumet Trail from Mineral Springs Road to SR 49 Monday morning, April 15th, through... more ››

Mineral Springs Road Emergency Closure

Starting December 1, 2023, Mineral Springs Road will be closed to through traffic from Planet Court to US Highway 20 due to deterioration... more ››

Open Burning Pamplet

Please see the attached pamphlet from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management regarding open burning.

Door-to-Door Soliciting

No door-to-door soliciting is permitted within the Town of Porter without a Peddler's License, which is obtained from the Porter Clerk-... more ››

New Business License Registration Requirement

Effective January 1, 2022, all businesses in Porter must be registered with the Town. Please see this... more ››