The Town of Porter, Indiana

Notices

Mar. 10, 2020 @ 07:00PM - Town Council Meeting

Mar. 17, 2020 @ 06:00PM - Police Commission Meeting

Mar. 18, 2020 @ 06:00PM - BZA Meeting

Mar. 18, 2020 @ 05:30PM - Plan Commission Meeting

Mar. 24, 2020 @ 05:00PM - Storm Water Board Meeting

Mar. 24, 2020 @ 06:00PM - Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Town of Porter website. We hope that you find it easy to navigate as well as informative. This area was first settled in 1822 and the Town of Porter was incorporated in 1908. Porter combines small town charm along with the beautiful sand dunes and beaches along Lake Michigan. Porter is home to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Visitor Center and is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes State Park. Porter is truly the Gateway to the Dunes.

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If you need a cooling place to go to call Porter Police station at (219) 926-7611.

Porter Beach Permits

On sale March 9th and 10th for Porter residents only
March 11th will be for everyone else including Porter residents.

Porter Residents	$30.00 (limit 2)
Porter Seniors (60+ years at time of purchase)	$10.00 (limit 2)
A valid driver’s license and vehicle registration must show current legal address within the Town of Porter for Porter rate. All others must have a valid driver’s license and a valid vehicle registration. BOTH (driver’s license and vehicle registration) MUST show current legal address.
Indiana Residents	$60.00 (limit 2)
Out of State	$100.00 (limit 2)