Residents and business owners in Goshen, Indiana, are reminded that with the recent flooding, many structures in the community may have experienced structural damage. Prior to repairs and/or reconstruction activities, structures damaged due to flooding require a damage assessment and local permit from the Goshen Planning Department, and Goshen Building Department, as required by the Goshen Zoning Ordinance. In addition, depending on a property’s location, a permit may be required from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources prior to the start of any repair or reconstruction activity.

Damage assessments must be completed by the City of Goshen for properties that have been flooded, so City staff will be measuring flood water levels and taking photos of structures.

For more information on the assessment and permitting process, please contact the Goshen Planning Department at 574-534-3600, or planning@goshencity.com; 204 E Jefferson Street.

All properties that have experienced flood damage should report damage at http://www.in.gov/dhs/

Failure to follow this process may affect your ability to make claims for state and federal assistance.