Adoption Information
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Permits, Forms & Fees
COMMERCIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS & FEES
A Commercial Property includes any structure more than a two-family dwelling. A Commercial Permit is required for any new structure, accessory building, addition, electrical, roofing, plumbing or HVAC work being performed on a Commercial Property.
An applicable ZONING FEE will be added for improvement location permits.
COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES
Commercial Building Permit (New/Renovate)
Roofing Permit
Electrical Upgrade or New Service
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS & FEES
A Residential Property includes one and two family dwellings, modular/manufactured homes and duplex units. A Residential Permit is required for any new structure, accessory building, addition, electrical, roofing, plumbing or HVAC work being performed on a Residential Property.
An applicable ZONING FEE will be added for improvement location permits.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEES
Residential Building Permit (New/Renovate)
Roofing Permit
Electrical Upgrade / New Service
Demolition Permit
Department Information
The Peru Police Department is located in Peru, Indiana. Located in Miami County, Peru is the county seat.
The PPD serves a 5.181 square mile area of 11,155 citizens (2013 census).
The Peru Police Department, which began in 1912, is made up of 29 Officers, two clerical members and two K9 Units.
Our Department is comprised of:
- Chief of Police
- Assistant Chief of Police
- Captain of Patrol and Training
- Captain of the Detective Division
- Four Lieutenants
- Three Sergeants
- 19 Patrol Officers
All of our Police Officers are full-time sworn Officers. They have graduated the 15-week Basic Academy Training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana. Our Officers must also complete in intense 14-week Field Training Officer Program.
Our Police Department has the following specialty areas:
- Three Officer Detective Division
- Two K9 Handlers
- Bike Patrol
Each year our Department handles over 17,000 calls for service. Our Officers are highly-trained and motivated to keeping our city a safe place to live and visit.
Peru Police Department, 1912
FIRE SAFETY
PFD FLEET
- Command 1: 2023 Chevrolet 1500

- Command 2: 2019 Chevrolet 2500
- Engine 1: 2024 KME Pumper
- Engine 2: 2024 KME Pumper
- Engine 3: 1996 HME Pumper
- Ladder 1: 2023 Pierce 75’
- Ambulance 1: 2024 Road Rescue E450
- Squad 15: 2022 Chevy 1500
- Squad 10: 2008 Ford F350XL
- Truck 7: 2019 Chevrolet 2500
- Water Rescue Trailer: 1998 Continental Cargo
- Water Rescue Boat: 2007 Grizzly Tracker
- SWR 13 Rescue Boat
- UTV: 2018 Polaris
INVESTIGATIONS
The Peru Fire Department has an investigator on each crew. If you have any information to help with an investigation, questions, or would like to speak to one of our investigators please feel free to call 765-472-2410. Also, you are more than welcome to come by our main station located at 85 W. Canal St. in Peru, IN 46970.
Firearms Application Instructions
Instructions on completing the Online Application for a Firearms License
Please Visit the Website
HERE
- Click on Resources (on left side of screen)
- Click on Firearms Licensing
- Click on Firearms License Application Process
Step #1:
You will need to have an e-mail address so the Indiana State Police Firearms will be able to contact you.
***Make sure to answer all questions. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor and/or a felony be sure to answer yes. Your application could be denied if any answer is marked incorrectly. ***
At the end of the application, you will receive directions on how to schedule electronic fingerprinting (Step #2) and pay your state fee.
**It should be noted that the Peru Police Department does not have the capability to do your electronic fingerprinting**
Step #2:
Schedule your electronic fingerprinting through
MorphoTrust. You will also be able to pay your fingerprinting charge at this time.
Step #3:
Contact the Peru Police Department. At that time the Peru Police Department will do a local background check. After your background check is complete you will be notified to come to the Peru Police Department to pay your local fee.
Step #4:
After you have paid your local fee the Peru Police Department will then transfer your application to ISP (Indiana State Police) for final review.
Step #5:
Once your application is approved, your permit will be sent to you via the U.S. Mail. If your application is rejected, you will be notified via the U.S Mail by ISP and you will receive instruction on how to file an appeal.
Fee Table:
4 Year Personal Protect |
$30.00 State Fee |
$10.00 Local Agency Fee |
Lifetime Personal Protect; No Current License |
$75.00 State Fee |
$50.00 Local Fee |
Lifetime Personal Protect; Current License |
$60.00 State Fee |
$40.00 Local Fee |
Retired Corrections Officer |
Fee Exempt |
Fee Exempt |
Retired Police Office |
Fee Exempt |
Fee Exempt |
If you need to contact ISP Firearms, they can be reached at:
(317) 232-8264, or by emails:
ispfirearmsquestions@isp.in.gov
INSPECTIONS
TRAINING
Training is crucial. The Peru Fire Department trains every Tuesday afternoon. You can sometimes see us outside of our main station training on many different aspects of our job.

STATION TOURS
We encourage station tours. 
Please feel free to stop by, or give us a call to schedule a time!
765-472-2410
EMPLOYMENT
Questions? Please call 765-472-2410.

ISO RATING
The Peru Fire Department is proud to have an ISO rating of 3.
The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) evaluates fire departments in the United States. Based on evaluation, they assign a rating between 1 and 10—1 being the best and 10 being the worst. This rating reflects the overall effectiveness of the department and helps determine the fire insurance premiums for property owners in the department’s jurisdiction.

Obtain a Crash Report
Operation Pull Over
Each year the Peru Police Department participates in Operation Pull Over (OPO).

Peru PD combines forces with the Miami County Sheriff’s Office to formulate the Miami County Traffic Safety Partnership. Funding is provided through a federal grant.
The Operation Pull Over (OPO) Enforcement grant promotes a coordinated effort to improve occupant protection strategies, and reduce fatality and injuries related to seat belt usage and impaired driving.
The OPO Enforcement Program is the primary seat belt enforcement program in Indiana. This program is intended to increase seat belt usage and overall occupant protection for motorists in Indiana. Operation Pull Over includes four active enforcement mobilization quarters. Two state enforcement efforts are Safe Family Travel (November) and Dangerous Driving Enforcement (DDE) (March), and two national enforcement efforts are Click It or Ticket (May) and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (August).

Park Locations
Click through the links below for more information on each park.
Pay Traffic Tickets
Pick-up Guidelines
The Street Department does pick up mattresses, carpet, furniture, etc. You no longer need to purchase bulky item tags.
Miami County Solid Waste will take these items as well. please Call them at 765-472-7224 for more information.
Garbage:
Garbage containers are to be no larger than 33 gallons and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Garbage racks are required except for setouts and must be at least 8 inches off the ground.
See below for pick up schedule.
Building Materials:
The Street Department does not pick up building materials except by truck rental. Truck rental fee is $200.00 per load, allowing 3 calendar days to load debris. Call 472-2501 to schedule a truck rental.
Brush and Limbs:
Brush needs to be cut into 4ft. lengths and weigh less than 50 lbs. We do not haul for contractors or contracted work - it must be cut by homeowners.
Garbage Pick-up Schedule
Monday
3rd and Main Alleys: Forest to Ash 5th and Main Alleys: Benton to Ash, Broadway to Grant Longview Drive and Oak Street South Peru, west of Hwy 19 River Street to Mosley Road (except Arrowhead and Bobtail Woods.)
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Tuesday
South Peru, east of Hwy 19: River Street to Crume Eastwood Place Bourne End Court 5th and 6th Alleys: Ash to Chestnut 5th and Main Alleys: Benton to Broadway, Grant to Forest Oakdale Area: Pine, east, Jefferson to Jackson Bloomfield Area: Hay Street, east
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Wednesday
All areas north of 6th Street to railroad, east of Broadway Daniel Street Alley North Broadway, east side, Daniel to Washington Canal and 2nd alleys: Ash to Holman Plaza, Leonda, Miamisport, Sherwood Courts, Denham Addition 6th and 7th alleys: Broadway to Chestnut 7th and 8th alleys: Grant to Chestnut Bloomfield area: Business 31 to Hay Street
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Thursday
All Oakdale area, east of Hwy 19 to Pine North of 8th to Railroad, west of Broadway 2nd and 3rd alleys: Ash to Holman 7th and 8th alleys: Broadway to Grant North of Railroad to Boulevard, west of Broadway Oakdale Trailer Park Oakdale area: Pine, east and Jackson, north Downtown Business District (if signed up) **Includes S. Side of Canal to N. Side of 8th Street and west side of Wabash to East side of Miami.
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Friday
Boulevard: north to Jean, west of Broadway Bobtail Woods All Oakdale area: Railroad to Tyler, west of Hwy 19 Maple and Park Avenue alleys Canal and 2nd alleys: Holman to Forest 2nd and 3rd alleys, Holman to Forest Pinewood Court Eastwood Place West 3rd Street Extension
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Spay - Neuter Information
We work with Purdue's Priority for Paws to have our shelter animals spayed and neutered.
We get assistance from SNSI to help people get assistance with low cost spay-neuter.
Tree Cutting - Tree Trimming
Removal of Trees
The City no longer removes trees from the tree lawns due to liability.
Tree and Shrub Trimming
Would only be completed by the Traffic Department. This is only if the shrubs and trees are obstructing streets, alleys, or pedestrian travel. Should you require this service, please contact the Traffic Department at 765-473-2154.
Contractor Registration
Contractor Registration:
Contractor Registration is a requirement in the City of Peru, its jurisdiction and the whole of Miami County.
What information do I need to provide?
We need your company name, contact information, proof of insurance.
What does this do for my business?
Contractor registration affords you some assurance that you are competing with businesses that have similar overhead. It further legitimizes you with the community by entering your business in our database which is available to anyone who comes to City Hall inquiring about your particular type of business.
How much will it cost my business:
The fee is $25.00, Reoccurring registrations should re-register yearly between January 1 and February 28.
***Please know, all contractors arranging to work within the City of Peru should register prior to beginning work.
What if I don't want to register?
As a contractor, if you choose not to register, you and or your customer will not be able to procure any permits. You will further jeopardize your project by incurring costly project delays and fines, which could end in litigation. (See 152.18 C in the City's Code.)
Click HERE for the application or visit the "MORE INFORMATION" section of the links to the right and select "Forms & Applications" for the Contractor Registration Application.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
If you are registering with the City of Peru as an Electrical Contractor, the City requires that you pass a test. The test is 72% based on the 2017 NEC Code Book and is an open book test. The remaining 28% is based on local, Peru Utilities residential standards.
Click HERE for the City of Peru Electrical Test Information & Study Guide.
Click HERE for Peru Utilities Customer/Contractor Electrical Handbook of Standards for Residential Services.
CROSS REGISTRATION WITH CITY OF PERU & MIAMI COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT
The City of Peru & Miami County Building Department offer cross registration. This means you can register at EITHER location and be registered for both jurisdictions.
When pulling a permit, just show proof of registration, provide a copy of your Certificate of Insurance showing the agency as the Certificate Holder. You may have to complete a contractor registration application but will NOT have to pay both locations.
Registrations run from January 1 to December 31 and renewal is required if you wish to pull permits in our jurisdictions.
Rummage / Garage Sale
151.066 Residential Districts
(J) Rummage sales, garage sales, yard sales, or any other similar type of sale held by non-business entities or individuals for the purpose of selling or exchanging personal property shall:
(1) Be conducted at the residence of the owner of the personal property being sold and by the owner or immediate family of the owner of the property being sold;
(2) The tangible personal property must not have been acquired by the owner for the purpose of resale;
(3) Any person(s) intending to have a rummage sale within the City of Peru Jurisdiction shall be required to obtain a permit at no cost, which must be openly displayed on the site of the sale; and
(4) Personal sales shall be limited to two per calendar year, which do not extend more than three (3) days per sale; Those sales registered with the Miami County Chamber of Commerce community sales during the months of May, July, and September on the second full weekend (Friday and Saturday only) will not be considered personal sales. and;
(5) Churches, community groups, or other groups that fall under the 501(c)3 tax exemption code may hold a rummage sale on property they own and are exempt from divisions (J)(1), (2), and (3) of this section.
*Yes You Need A Permit*

STATIONS
Peru Fire Station 1
85 W. Canal St.
Peru, IN 46970
765-472-2410
This station is home to the Chief, Command 1 & 2, Ladder 1, Engine 1 & 3, Squad 10, Medic 5, Truck 7, UTV, Water Rescue trailer, Boat, and Hazmat Trailer.
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Peru Fire Station 2
680 N. Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
765-473-6141
This station is home to Engine 2 and Squad 15.
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