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1. Can a homeowner perform work on their house?
2. Is a permit required to "finish" a basement?
3. Is a permit needed to re-shingle or re-roof a structure?
4. Is a permit required for accessory buildings or sheds?
5. Are permits required for driveways or sidewalks?
6. What is the maximum size of an unattached garage?
7. Are permits required for siding, windows, or door replacements?
8. Are permits required for swimming pools, above and in-ground?
9. Is a permit required for a fence?
10. Is a permit required for a fireplace?
11. Is a permit required for decks, patios, and pergolas?
12. Does the City of Crown Point require contractors to be licensed with the City?

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1. Do Car Owners need to reserve a spot or register in order to attend?
2. Can I bring outside food or drink?
3. What time can I come to park my vehicle?
4. Do you serve beer or alcoholic beverages?
5. Can I bring my own alcohol?

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1. Where is the Crown Point City Court located?
2. Which cases/tickets are handled by the Crown Point City Court?
3. What forms of payment do you accept?
4. Can I pay Online?
5. Can I mail my payment in?
6. If I pay my ticket before my court date, do I still need to come to court?
7. How do I find out what charges are filed against me, what court they are in, and when my court date is?
8. How can I find out the status of my license suspension?
9. What if I cannot make it to court on the date assigned?
10. Where can I get a copy of my Birth Certificate or Marriage license?

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1. Where do I get my Contractors License?
2. Is Auto Debit a free service?
3. What is a Summer Sewer Rate?
4. Is there a Discount for Seniors?
5. What is a Minimum Water Bill?
6. Do we get a garbage can?
7. Can we get a recycling bin?
8. Is there a fee to pay online, in person, or over the phone with a debit or credit card?
9. If I come into the office do I have to wear a mask?
10. What options are there for paying for my Water Bill?
11. Can I get paperless billing?

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1. When does the Farmer’s Market season start?
2. How do I become a vendor?
3. Are pets allowed?
4. Is there a deadline to turn in the farmer’s market application?
5. Can I bring in outside food and drink?

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1. How do I get a copy of a fire report?
2. How do I get a copy of an ambulance report?
3. I have a question about my ambulance bill. Whom do I contact?
4. How do I schedule a tour of the fire station?
5. How do I schedule an inspection of my home or business?
6. Does the fire department offer CPR classes to the public?
7. Can I burn leaves or brush in my yard?
8. Where can I go to get my child safety seat inspected or installed?
9. How can I dispose of sharps?
10. Where can I dispose of expired or unwanted medication?
11. Does the fire department fill pools?
12. I want to have a fireworks show, how do I apply for a permit?

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1. What happens when I fail an inspection?
2. Do I need to pay for a red tag before I can call in the re-inspection?
3. What happens when I receive a stop work order?
4. Can I request inspections directly from the inspectors?
5. Can you schedule dates and times for inspections?
6. Can I request an inspection of my property if I do not have a building permit?
7. Does someone need to be present on site when an inspection is performed?

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1. Do I need to be licensed to perform work in the City of Crown Point if I am working for a homeowner?
2. Can I work under someone else’s license?
3. How long is a contractor license valid?
4. Do I have to carry Workers Comp?
5. Can a contractor get licensed under a dba?
6. Do I need a state plumbing license to obtain a Plumbing license in Crown Point?
7. Does Crown Point reciprocate with any other municipality?
8. Am I required to take a test to become licensed in Crown Point?

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1. What is the Blackboard Connect service?
2. How does the service work?
3. What types of messages will be sent using the service?
4. Does the Blackboard Connect service replace other systems that have been used to provide time-sensitive information to residents?
5. Is my telephone number included in the notification database?
6. May I use a cell phone as my notification database listing?
7. What precautions are being taken to protect personal information?
8. Will there be a way to positively identify incoming calls that are made by the city using the system?
9. Will the Blackboard Connect service work if I have a call screening system on my phone?
10. If I am a non-resident home or condominium owner, what phone should be listed in the notification database?
11. If I have provided more than one phone number, when will they be called?
12. My primary phone or my second listing is a cell phone with a non-local area code. Will the Blackboard Connect service call numbers outside the area?
13. How does the Blackboard Connect system respond to busy signals or no-answer situations?
14. I am receiving city notification calls at my fax or my secondary phone line. Can I switch to have the system call my primary phone number?
15. I was not able to listen to the entire call. Is there a way to repeat the message?
16. I answer the phone but the “Hello” message repeats. It then hangs up, calls back, and the same thing happens again. How can I hear the entire message?

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1. Can I put a float in the Memorial Day Parade?
2. Where can I watch the parade.
3. What time does the parade start.
4. What time does the ceremony star?
5. Do I need to bring my own chair for the ceremony?

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1. How do I become a vendor?
2. When do I need to submit my application by?
3. Are pets allowed?

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1. Does the City of Crown Point require contractors to be licensed with the City?

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1. What is 911?
2. When should I call 911?
3. What is an emergency?
4. When shouldn't I call 911?
5. What happens when I call 911?
6. What questions will be asked?

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1. Where do I park to see Santa arrive by helicopter?
2. Do I have to stay in my car?
3. Will I get to see Santa?

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1. What time does the parade begin?
2. How much does it cost to enter the parade?

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1. Why did the chipper/leaf vac pass by pile?
2. Do you pick up electronics?
3. Who do I call about a sign issue?
4. How do I dispose of grass clippings?
5. Do you pick up bagged leaves?

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1. How much does it cost to attend this event?
2. When does registration open? How early can I reserve my spot?
3. How many spots can I reserve?

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1. How do I become a vendor?
2. When do I need to submit my application by?
3. Is this event indoors or outdoors?