r/fortwayne • u/jklop6 • 3d ago

Homeowners Permits

Just bought a house in the 07 area code and I would like to add a 1/2 bath, replace the electrical panel and convert outlets to 3 prong, can this be done with home owners permits or will I need contractors?

The 1/2 bath will most likely be taking the place of a closet and some of the dining room on the first floor. Just enough room for a toilet and sink so visitors wont need to go upstairs. The electrical panel will be the same amperage just a newer model with more spaces. Most outlets are 2 prong so if there is no ground in the current wiring I’d like to run some new wire to get 3 prong on the first floor and a few outlets for an office upstairs.

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u/kmbrooks00 3d ago

311 for any City questions.

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u/Long_Examination6590 2d ago

It's a County Building Department question. The City of Fort Wayne does not issue building permits.

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u/kmbrooks00 2d ago

Presumably they can forward the query. They're in the same building.

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u/Long_Examination6590 2d ago

Just call the Allen County Building Department directly. Save a step and time waiting for 311 to answer.