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Want to know who to talk to in government? See below
for a directory of the most frequently needed government
contacts for businesses in Indianapolis.
Administration Building Council
Created to formulate state regulations for the construction,
maintenance, or repair of places of employment, public
buildings, tenement houses, and all other buildings or
structures (except bridges) to which the public normally
has access, to ensure that they are safe, sanitary, efficient
in energy use, and accessible to the physically handicapped.
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(317) 232-6422 |
Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC)
The ABC is the best contact for businesses seeking an
alcoholic beverage license.
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302 West Washington Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-2430 |
Board of Animal Health
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805 Beachway Drive |
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Indianapolis, IN 46214 |
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(317) 227-0300 |
Capital Improvement Board (CIB)
Finances and manages public capital improvements in Marion
County. Examples include the Convention Center and RCA
Dome, Victory Field, and Conseco Fieldhouse.
City of Beech Grove
Mainly a residential community, although many large businesses
are located there including St. Francis Hospital and the
Amtrak Repair Facility.
City of Indianapolis
The City of Indianapolis is organized under the unigov
system, which merges city and county government into a
single system. The Office of the Mayor and administrative
offices form the executive branch, the 29 member City-County
Council forms the legislative branch, and the courts form
the judicial branch. See below for specific departments
within the City.
City of Lawrence
City of Speedway
The town is a separate governmental unit within Indianapolis
with its own town council, police department, fire department,
street department, water and wastewater utilities, school
system, and public library.
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Civil Town of Speedway |
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1450 North Lynhurst Drive |
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Speedway, IN 46244 |
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(317) 241-2566 |
Department of Public Safety, City
of Indianapolis (DPS)
Maintains order and protects the rights and property of
Indy citizens. Includes police, fire, emergency management
planning, animal control, weights and measures.
Governor’s Official Web Site
Indiana Commission on Proprietary
Education
No private school in Indiana may do business without the
approval of this commission. It evaluates and accredits
all private vocational, technical, trade, and correspondence
schools in the state.
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302 West Washington Street,
Rm. E201 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-1320 |
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www.in.gov/cope |
Indiana Department of Commerce
State's main source for economic development
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One North Capitol, Suite
700 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-8800 |
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www.in.gov/doc |
Indiana Department of Commerce
- Region 7
Includes The Indy Partnership region. Has largest concentration
of major employers in the state. Indianapolis is a primary
economic hub, and Anderson is a secondary economic hub.
Indiana Department of Commerce
- Energy Policy Division (EPD)
Promotes economic development by promoting the responsible
use of natural resources and assisting corporate and private
citizens in increasing their energy efficiency.
Indiana Department of Environmental
Management
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Indiana Government Center
North |
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100 North Senate Avenue |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-8603 |
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www.in.gov/idem |
Indiana Department of Fire and
Building Services
Plans and specifications of all buildings covered by law
must be filed and approved by the State Building Commissioner.
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402 West Washington Street, Rm. 245-S |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-6422 |
Indiana Department of Health
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2 North Meridian Street |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 233-1325 |
Indiana Department of Labor
Seeks to protect employees by promoting the welfare of
Indiana's workforce by administering a variety of educational
and compliance programs designed to provide the knowledge
and tools necessary to guarantee worker's rights to safe,
healthful, positive work environments, and the right compensation
for that work.
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Indiana Government Center-South |
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402 West Washington Street,
Rm. W195 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-2655 |
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www.in.gov/labor |
Indiana Department of Revenue
Provides state tax information.
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100 North Senate Ave. |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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Withholding Division - (317) 233-4016 |
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Sales Tax Division - (317) 233-4015 |
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Corporate Tax Division - (317) 232-2189 |
Indiana
Department of Workforce Development
Indiana Development Finance Authority
(IDFA)
IDFA is dedicated to helping Indiana businesses and communities
grow and prosper in an evolving economy through the implementation
of creative financing tools. Partners include lenders,
Indiana Department of Commerce, other state and federal
agencies, local governments and economic development professionals
throughout the state. The IDFA creatively pursues partners,
opportunities, and alternatives to help Indiana businesses
thrive and be competitive.
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One North Capitol, Suite
320 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 233-4332 |
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www.in.gov/idfa
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Indiana Economic Development Association
A statewide not-for-profit economic development organization.
Members represent local economic development organizations,
agencies, corporations, congressional staff, Indiana Department
of Commerce, and utilities. It has two main objectives:
to utilize the knowledge and resources of the association
to economic development activities in the state more effective,
and to cooperate and interact w/ all state and local organizations
engaged in promoting the economic welfare of the state.
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233 McCrea Street, Suite
200 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46225 |
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(317) 955-0336 |
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www.ieda.org
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Indiana Economic Development
Corporation
Created by the State Economic Policy Revitalization
Act, its goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness
of statewide economic policy development and delivery.
Combines the Indiana Department of Commerce (except
community development, tourism, and energy policy),
the Indiana Small Business Development Corp., and the
Indiana Economic Development Council (IEDC) in a new
private, quasi-governmental entity entitled the Indiana
Economic Development Corporation.
Indiana Occupational Health and
Safety Administration (IOSHA)
Monitors compliance with occupational health and safety
requirements.
Indianapolis City Controller's
Office
License and permit information
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200 East Washington Street, Suite
2221 |
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City-County Building |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-4316 |
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www.indygov.org/controller |
Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan
Development (DMD
Deals with a broad range of departmental services including
those dealing with abandoned buildings, building permits,
code enforcement, economic development, historic preservation,
housing grants, neighborhood planning, zoning administration.
The DMD has divisions for code compliance, community development
and financial services, current planning, economic development,
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, permits,
planning, real estate,
and township administration.
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www.indygov.org/dmd |
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Planning Division |
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1841 City/County Building |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317)327-5151 |
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Zoning permits and Info |
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2101 City-County Building |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-8700 |
Indianapolis Department of Public
Works
Maintains public infrastructure including streets, sewers,
bridges, and traffic systems. Also manages municipal solid
waste collection and disposal.
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2460 City-County Building |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-4700 |
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www.indygov.org/dpw |
Indianapolis Historic Preservation
Commission (IHPC)
Preserves the character and fabric of historically significant
areas and structures for all citizens of Marion County.
Protects areas through local designation and technical
assistance on restoration and rehabilitation of historic
structures or areas. The IHPC is a nine member, mayoral
appointed board with design and zoning review jurisdiction
in the locally designated historic districts and conservation
districts. It's also a part of the Department of Metropolitan
Development.
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200 East Washington Street, Suite
1821 |
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City-County Building |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-4406 |
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www.indygov.org/histpres |
Indianapolis/Marion County City-County
Council
29 members who serve as the legislative branch for the
city of Indianapolis and Marion County
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO)
Each urbanized area with a population of 50,000 or more
is required to have a designated MPO with the responsibility
of conducting a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive
transportation planning process. For the city of Indianapolis,
the Department of Metropolitan Development is the MPO.
Main activities include:
- Indianapolis Regional Transportation Plan
- Indianapolis Regional Transportation Improvement
Program
- Air Quality Conformity Analysis
- Public Involvement Plan
Lieutenant Governor’s Official
Web Site
Marion County Recorder's Office
For new businesses that need to register an assumed name.
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200 East Washington Street |
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City-County Building, Suite 721 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-4020 |
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www.indygov.org/recorder |
Marion County Treasurer's Office
Has the authority to collect Real Estate, Personal Property,
Mobile Home, and Business Personal Property taxes in Marion
County
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200 East Washington Street,
Suite 1001 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 327-4444 |
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www.indygov.org/treas |
Mayor's Official Web Site, City
of Indianapolis
Office of Regulatory Ombudsman
Available for businesses, communities, and local economic
development organizations. Acts as a mediator, expeditor,
and problem solver in areas affecting businesses, communities,
and economic development organizations. Services include
the following:
- Assisting in the permitting process
- Serving as a liaison with state agencies
- Providing information about state regulations and
requirements
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Indiana Department of
Commerce, Business Development Division, Office
of Regulatory Ombudsman |
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(317) 232-8926 |
Office of the State Fire Marshall
Responsible for the approval of plans for the construction
of public and semi-public buildings and the periodic inspection
of such buildings.
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402 West Washington Street,
Rm. 421-E |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-2222 |
Secretary of State - Corporations
Division
Works with entities that want to incorporate in Indiana.
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302 West Washington Street,
Rm. E018 |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-6576 |
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www.state.in.us/sos |
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ensures an equitable and uniform application of the property
tax laws.
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Department of Local Government
Finance |
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100 North Senate Ave., N-1058(B) |
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Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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(317) 232-3777 |
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www.state.in.us/dlgf |
Township Administrators, Marion
County/City of Indianapolis
Can assist in a variety of ways:
- Help establish new neighborhood organizations
- Bring community groups together which may benefit
from combining
forces in addressing common issues
- Attend community meetings to hear citizen and business
concerns first hand and address them with the appropriate
government officials
- Educate the public on zoning ordinance interpretation
and land use issues and how they can participate in
the zoning process
- Assist merchants in business expansion or relocation
of operations focusing on the economic needs of the
community
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Center Township NE -
(317) 327-4139 |
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Center Township West/SE - (317) 327-8626 |
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Decatur Township - (317) 327-4838 |
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Franklin Township - (317) 327-5595 |
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Lawrence Township - (317) 327-5580 |
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Perry Township - (317) 327-5564 |
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Pike Township - (317) 327-5157 |
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Warren Township - (317) 327-5566 |
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Washington Township - (317) 327-5380 |
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Wayne Township - (317) 327-5216 |
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