What are the official Town holidays?

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday – Third Monday in January
• President’s Day – Third Monday in February
• Good Friday – Friday Preceding Easter
• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – First Monday in September
• Thanksgiving Holiday – Fourth Thursday in November and the Friday After
• Christmas Day – December 25

If a designated day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the observed holiday. If any of the holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed.

How is the Town of Porter divided for voting?

Porter has five precincts and four wards. The precincts are Westchester 5 (voting at Porter Town Hall), Westchester 7 (voting at Porter Town Hall), Westchester 13 (voting at the Porter County Visitor's Center on IN 49 Bypass) and Westchester 16 (voting at the Porter Fire Station).

Click here to view the Porter voting districts map.

Do I need a permit for a handgun?

Yes, a handgun permit is required in Porter.

What is the population of the Town of Porter?

As of the 2000 census, the population was estimated to be 4992.

Where do I pay my sewer bill?

You can pay your sewer bill at First State Bank of Porter, 230 Lincoln in Porter.

What are the hours of the Porter Town Hall?

Porter Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM. The Town Hall main number is (219) 926-2771.

When is garbage pick-up in the Town of Porter?

For complete information on the Town of Porter's trash collection and recycling pickup services, including collection schedules and collected items, please click here.

Is a beach permit required to park at Porter beach?

Yes, a beach permit is required to park at Porter Beach. A valid driver’s license and vehicle registration must be shown at the time of registration; stickers are not transferable across vehicles or purchasers. Beach permit fees are as follows:

Click here for more information.

Is there a smelt parking permit?

Yes, but smelt parking permits are only valid for the months of March, April, and May. The costs are:

$15.00 for a non-resident from Indiana

$30.00 for out-of-state residents

Are building permits always required?

Residents need a building permit whenever the job (i.e., adding a deck, installing a fence, cutting a tree, building a swimming pool, etc.) costs more than $500. Click here for a complete list of Building Department permits and fees.

What voting district am I in?

Porter has five voting districts. Click here to view a voting district map.

How can I get a copy of the Porter zoning map?

Click here for the Porter zoning map.