CITY HALL · PAWNEE, INDIANA
Open government, one FOIA request at a time
Welcome to City Hall. From building permits to council minutes, Pawnee keeps public records under a clear records retention schedule, and the new online FOIA portal lets you request any of them from your phone, no trip downtown required.
City Services
Permits
Apply for decks, fences, sheds and remodels, and track your permit online.
Taxes
Property tax forms, payment help, and copies of past filings.
Parks & Rec
T-ball, tennis, pickleball, summer camp, and Ramsett Park programs.
City Council
Agendas, budget hearings, and minutes from every session.
Request a public record
The new Pawnee FOIA portal lets you request any public record online in minutes. Everything we keep, from building permits to council minutes, is held under our published records retention schedule.
File a FOIA request
Latest from City Hall
Plain-language guides from City Hall on public records, FOIA, and how Pawnee works.
How to File a FOIA Request in Pawnee: A Resident's Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-language walkthrough of who can file, what to ask for, and how to request public records through Pawnee's new online FOIA portal.
Read →
How Long Does Pawnee Keep Your Records? Our Records Retention Schedule Explained
A guide to how long the City of Pawnee keeps building permits, tax records, council minutes, and more, plus the reasons behind each timeline in our records retention schedule.
Read →
Sunshine Week in Pawnee: Open Government, Public Records, and Why Transparency Matters
For Sunshine Week, a look at how FOIA and records retention work together to keep Pawnee's government open, and how you can take part.
Read →Common questions
How do I get in touch?
Use the form above, call the number in the footer, or stop by in person. We read every message.
Where can I find more?
Browse the latest updates above, or use the navigation to explore CITY OF PAWNEE.