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LaPorte County, Indiana

Building permits, zoning and septic rules in LaPorte County, Indiana

45Index Score / 100
#79 of 92 in Indiana

Unincorporated LaPorte County, Indiana requires a building permit, and the LaPorte County Building Department issues permits, conducts inspections and issues certificates of occupancy12. County zoning also applies to unincorporated land3. A new home using onsite septic needs Health Department approval before the building permit can be issued4.

At a glance

Building permit
Required; issued and inspected by the LaPorte County Building Department1
Zoning
Yes, for unincorporated areas under LaPorte County's Joint Zoning Ordinance3
Septic permit
Required from the county Health Department before a new-home building permit is issued4
Driveway permit
Issued by the county Building Department for county roads; INDOT issues it for state highways25
Well permit
Confirm locally; Indiana says some local health departments require one6
Off-grid septic
A compliant onsite system is required where sewer is unavailable; holding tanks are tightly limited7

Who to call

Building permits

LaPorte County Building Department

Issues building permits and conducts inspections, issues certificates of occupancy, issues addresses, issues driveway permits for county roads (state highways go through INDOT instead), handles road/utility borings, registers contractors, and handles contractor and homeowner complaints in unincorporated LaPorte County only

219-326-6808

809 State St., La Porte, IN 46350

Septic permits

LaPorte County Health Department - Environmental Health Services, Septic Division

Permits, reviews soil and site plans for, and inspects residential onsite (septic) systems in LaPorte County under ISDH Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3; a septic permit must be obtained before the county will issue a building permit for a new home; also publishes the county's well permit application

(219) 325-5563

809 State Street, Suite 401, La Porte, IN 46350

Planning & zoning

LaPorte County Planner / Plan Commission

Administers LaPorte County's Joint Zoning Ordinance for unincorporated LaPorte County through the County Plan Commission; keeps zoning maps and fields questions on which zoning district covers a parcel

219-326-6808 ext. 2253

555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 203, La Porte, IN 46350

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on September 27, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in LaPorte County, Indiana?

Yes. LaPorte County's own building code requires a building permit for construction, and the county's Building Commissioner reviews every application for code and zoning compliance before issuing one1. The Building Department will not issue that permit until you already hold a septic permit for the site, since LaPorte County requires septic approval before a building permit is issued8. The Building Department also issues addresses, driveway permits for county roads, and certificates of occupancy, and it inspects the work once the permit is issued2. Its office keeps Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours; reach it at 809 State St., La Porte, IN 46350, phone 219-326-68082.

Who is the LaPorte County Building Department, and how do you reach them?

The LaPorte County Building Department issues building permits, conducts inspections, issues certificates of occupancy, assigns addresses, issues driveway permits for county roads, handles road and utility boring permits, and registers contractors2. On a state highway, INDOT issues the driveway permit instead of the county5. The department only handles contractor and homeowner complaints in unincorporated LaPorte County, not inside its cities and towns2. If your project will disturb an acre of land or more, LaPorte County's stormwater director has requirements you need to satisfy before the Building Department will issue a permit2. Call the department at 219-326-6808 during its Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours before you buy, so you know what your specific project will need2.

Does LaPorte County have zoning?

Yes. LaPorte County administers its own Joint Zoning Ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county through the County Plan Commission, unlike counties that leave zoning entirely to individual towns3. The County Planner's office keeps the ordinance's zoning maps and fields questions about which zoning district applies to a parcel9. Reach the County Planner at 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 203, La Porte, IN 46350, phone 219-326-6808 ext. 22539. Because a city or town inside LaPorte County can run its own separate zoning code, always confirm whether a specific parcel sits in unincorporated LaPorte County or inside one of its municipalities before assuming the county's Joint Zoning Ordinance applies3.

How do septic permits work in LaPorte County?

A septic permit for a new home in LaPorte County must be obtained before the county will issue a building permit, and the process runs through the LaPorte County Health Department's Septic Division8. You start by hiring a registered soil scientist to prepare a soil report for the site and submitting it to the Health Department along with an application; the department determines the system type, issues a specification sheet, and reviews a scaled site plan showing topography, the home site, the septic system and the tax parcel number before it signs off10. All residential septic systems in the county are designed, installed and inspected under state rule 410 IAC 6-8.3, the same rule that governs onsite sewage systems statewide, and Indiana's own framework leaves permitting to the local health department subject to state review1011. Soil is a real constraint here: only about 4.4% of LaPorte County's soils rate better than "very limited" for a conventional septic drain field in the USDA soil survey, so budget for a site evaluation and the real possibility of an engineered system12. As a general rule, plan on having an existing septic tank pumped every three to five years, and keep any new foundation at least ten feet from the septic field10.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in LaPorte County?

We could not confirm a LaPorte County rule that generally allows living in an RV or tiny home on private land. LaPorte County zoning applies in unincorporated areas, so the parcel's district and the proposed use matter3. Indiana's campground rules govern regulated campgrounds and temporary campgrounds, not residential occupancy on an individually deeded lot1314. Before placing or occupying a unit, give the County Planner the parcel number and ask whether the use is allowed and what permits and sanitation approval apply9. A dwelling without an available sewer connection must use a compliant onsite sewage system; drywells and cesspools are not allowed, while residential holding tanks are limited to specific approved situations7.

Building a home in LaPorte County: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm your parcel is in unincorporated LaPorte County, not inside a city or town with its own code, since that determines whether the county's Joint Zoning Ordinance and Building Department apply3.
  2. Hire a registered soil scientist for a soil report and apply for your septic permit with the LaPorte County Health Department's Septic Division; you cannot get a building permit until this is approved810.
  3. If your project will disturb an acre of land or more, contact LaPorte County's stormwater director about erosion-control requirements before you apply for a building permit2.
  4. Apply for your building permit through the LaPorte County Building Department, which reviews the application for zoning and code compliance and can also issue your address and any needed county driveway permit12.
  5. If your driveway will connect to a state highway instead of a county road, apply to INDOT for that driveway permit separately5.
  6. Keep the site ready for the Building Department's inspections through construction, then get your certificate of occupancy before moving in2.

What to check before you buy land in LaPorte County

Soil and septic: with only about 4.4% of LaPorte County's soil rating better than "very limited" for a conventional septic drain field, budget time and money for a site evaluation before you assume a lot will perc12. Terrain: about 99.1% of the county's land sits at a 15% slope or gentler, so LaPorte County is about as flat as rural land gets in this part of Indiana15. Flood: Indiana's Department of Natural Resources reviews and permits most development inside a floodway, while there is no state permit for the fringe portion of a floodplain, though local rules can still apply there1617. Water: if the parcel needs a new well, LaPorte County is one of the local health departments that publishes its own well permit application rather than leaving it unregulated, so check with the Health Department's Septic Division before you drill106. Subdivided land: if you're buying a lot cut from a larger tract outside a municipality, Indiana law requires a recorded, surveyor-certified plat approved by the county commissioners before any lots can be sold, so ask the seller for that recorded plat18. Taxes: LaPorte County's effective property tax rate runs around 0.8%, with a median property tax bill near $1,435 a year, both worth building into a rural-land budget1920.

Watch-outs

  • A new LaPorte County home using onsite septic needs its septic permit before the building permit can be issued, so test the site and start with the Health Department4.
  • LaPorte County's own Health Department page says a septic permit is not required for pumping a tank or for unclogging the line between the house, tank or distribution box, so don't assume every septic service call needs a new permit10.
  • If your building project will disturb an acre of land or more, LaPorte County requires you to satisfy the stormwater director's requirements before the Building Department will issue your permit, so build that step into your timeline2.

Sources

  1. LaPorte County Code Ch. 151 - Building Permits (2026 county census)
  2. LaPorte County Building Department (laporteco.in.gov)
  3. LaPorte County Joint Zoning Ordinance (2026 county census)
  4. LaPorte County: Septic Division, quoted and re-checked
  5. INDOT Driveway Permit Guide 2024 (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  6. Recommended Standards For Private Water Wells (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  7. 410 IAC 6-8.3 Residential On-Site Sewage Systems (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  8. LaPorte County: Septic Division (2026 county census)
  9. LaPorte County Planner / Plan Commission (laporteco.in.gov)
  10. LaPorte County Health Department - Environmental Health Services, Septic Division (laporteco.in.gov)
  11. 410 IAC 6-8.3 Residential On-Site Sewage Systems (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  12. Share of soils without severe limits for a conventional septic drain field (USDA SSURGO): Bolthole Index county data
  13. Environmental Public Health: 410 IAC 6-71 Campgrounds (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Environmental Public Health: 410 IAC 6-71 Campgrounds (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  16. Water: Community Assistance & Information (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  17. Water: Community Assistance & Information (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  18. 2023 County Recorders Resource Library (Indiana statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  19. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  20. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written September 27, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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LaPorte County in Indiana

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How LaPorte County scores

Seclusion14100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency60100% ev.
Admin Boringness4190% ev.
Durability79100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost80100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$263kTypical home
0.8%Property tax
$5,056Land / acre
39.7"Annual rain
0.4% of yrsSevere drought
3.6 / yr (+3.5)Mid-century 100°F days
12 daysMid-century dry spell
1.89" (+8.6%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.71×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,493Home insurance / yr
0.4% / yrInsurance growth
1.36%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
200,153People within 30 min
11,417,084People within 2 hr
114,794Radius comparison (15 mi)
186.7People / sq mi
0.9%Federal land
99.1%Land at 15% slope or less
4.4%Septic soil without severe limits
16,265 acWorkable land screen
25.9%Wooded land
55.1 tonsBiomass / forest ac
49.8°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for LaPorte County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

LaPorte County rules

  • Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

    Residential and commercial onsite septic systems in LaPorte County.

    • The LaPorte County Health Department conducts local permitting and plan review.
    • Commercial plans are submitted to the Indiana State Department of Health plan-review section; after approval, ISDH generally sends them to local authorities for permitting and inspection.
    • Residential systems are designed, installed, and inspected under ISDH Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3.
    “After approval, ISDH will in most cases send it back to local authorities to conduct the permitting and inspection process.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Construction of a new home using onsite septic in LaPorte County.

    • A soil report prepared by a Registered Soil Scientist must be submitted with an application.
    • LPCHD determines the system type and issues a specification sheet.
    • A scaled site plan must be submitted and LPCHD conducts onsite plan review.
    • Municipal water or sewer connection is an alternative to onsite septic in applicable cases.
    “A septic permit for the construction of a new home in La Porte County MUST be obtained before a building permit can be issued.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Residential onsite septic systems in LaPorte County.

    • Residential systems are designed, installed, and inspected under ISDH Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3.
    • Commercial systems may involve ISDH plan review followed by local permitting and inspection.
    “It should be noted that all residential septic systems in La Porte County are designed, installed, and inspected in accordance with ISDH Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3 Residential Onsite Sewage Systems.”
  • County-wide zoningPresent

    LaPorte County administers a Joint Zoning Ordinance through the County Plan Commission governing land use in unincorporated areas.

    LaPorte County Joint Zoning Ordinance ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Indiana rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    Building-permit or plan-review requirements for construction in Indiana; the state describes these as administrative provisions local jurisdictions may adopt and enforce.

    • Whether a building permit or plan review is required depends on the applicable local jurisdiction's administrative ordinance or process.
    • The cited IDHS statement says local jurisdictions retain authority to establish departments, create inspection schedules, establish fines, and create an order-review process.
    • IDHS states its summary represents the agency's position and is not binding; initial determinations about enforceability of a specific ordinance are left to the local unit administering it.
    “However, HEA 1575 did not eliminate the authority of local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce administrative provisions in building and fire safety ordinances, which include, among other things: (1) the establishment of departments; (2) the requirement to obtain a building permit or plan review; (3) the creation of inspection schedules; (4) the establishment of fines; or (5) the creation of an order review process.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Statewide Indiana construction subject to the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission's adopted building codes, including the Indiana Building Code and Indiana Residential Code.

    • The adopted codes consist of model codes amended for Indiana.
    • The 2014 Indiana Building Code under 675 IAC 13-2.6 is currently in effect and became effective December 1, 2014.
    • The 2020 Indiana Residential Code under 675 IAC 14-4.4 is currently in effect and became effective December 26, 2019.
    • Specific applicability depends on the structure and code category.

    Indiana Building Code effective date: 2014-12-01 · Indiana Residential Code effective date: 2019-12-26

    “The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission creates Indiana codes by adopting model codes and amending them to apply in Indiana.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • InspectionsLimited

    Construction inspections in Indiana, including Class I structures in jurisdictions without an approved building department and construction subject to a Construction Design Release.

    • In jurisdictions without an approved building department, IDHS Code Enforcement inspects Class I structures for construction compliance.
    • When a Construction Design Release is applied for through the Building Plan Review Section, IDHS Code Enforcement conducts construction-process and final inspections.
    • Agricultural buildings and one- and two-family residential structures fall under the local government entity; if no local government entity exists, the county government may provide inspections, and IDHS states that if there is no local government entity the residential issue becomes a private civil matter.
    “In jurisdictions where there is not an approved building department, Code Enforcement inspects Class I structures for construction compliance. When a Construction Design Release is applied for through the Building Plan Review Section, Code Enforcement will conduct inspections during the construction process and provide a final inspection. Agricultural buildings and residential structures (one- and two-family dwellings) fall under the jurisdiction of the local government entity.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Residential sanitation in Indiana where a dwelling is not connected, or cannot be connected, to a sanitary sewerage system.

    • The dwelling must be provided with a compliant residential on-site sewage system including a septic tank and a soil absorption system that has not failed.
    • A temporary sewage holding tank is subject to written Indiana Department of Health approval, with specified exceptions for failed systems, soil conditions after a construction permit, and certain district, utility, or municipal sewage plans.
    • A holding tank operated as a primary residential disposal method for a sewer connection plan is limited to not more than one year unless the period is extended upon documentation of satisfactory operation.
    • Drywells and cesspools are not allowed for construction or use as on-site sewage treatment in Indiana.

    holding-tank sewer-connection period: <= 1 year (may be extended upon documentation of satisfactory operation)

    “septic tank and a soil absorption system”
  • Well permitLimited

    Construction of residential water-supply wells and installation of well pumps in Indiana.

    • Indiana Department of Health standards state that several local health departments require a permit before residential water-supply well construction or well-pump installation.
    • The cited statewide source does not identify which local health departments require permits; local requirements must therefore be checked for the specific property.
    • Water-well drillers must be licensed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
    “Several local health departments now require that a permit be obtained before construction of a residential water supply well or installation of a well pump.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Buildings used only for an agricultural purpose on the land where they are located and not used for retail trade, for purposes of Indiana state Class 1 construction-design-release requirements.

    • The building must be used only for an agricultural purpose.
    • The building must be located on the land where the agricultural purpose occurs.
    • The building must not be used for retail trade.
    • This is an exemption from Class 1/state design-release classification; it does not establish exemption from every local inspection, zoning, building, fire, or other applicable requirement.
    • Indiana's official Code Enforcement FAQ states that local units of government inspect agricultural buildings if they have an ordinance requiring inspection.

    state design-release classification: not Class 1 (Does not resolve local inspection or zoning requirements)

    “Buildings used only for an agricultural purpose on the land where they are located and not used for retail trade are not Class 1 structures.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision of lots or lands outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality in Indiana.

    • A correct plat must be recorded with the county recorder before selling lots.
    • The plat must show public places, public ways, and the length, width, and size of each lot.
    • A registered land surveyor must certify the correctness of the plat.
    • The subdivision plat must be submitted for approval by the board of county commissioners.
    • The county recorder may record the plat only if a certificate showing approval of the county commissioners is attached.
    • Once a subdivision-control ordinance is adopted and filed, the plan commission has exclusive control over approval of plats and replats covered by that ordinance.
    • The cited state summary distinguishes subdivisions outside municipalities; incorporated municipalities may have separate statutory or local procedures.
    “Subdivisions Outside Cities and Towns: A person who lays out a subdivision of lots or lands outside the corporate boundaries of any municipality shall record a correct plat of the subdivision in the office of the recorder of the county before selling any lots in the subdivision. The plat must show public places, public ways, and the length, width, and size of each lot.”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Driveway connections and construction inside the right-of-way of Indiana state highways.

    • The governmental unit having jurisdiction over the street or highway must grant permission.
    • INDOT jurisdiction is limited to the Indiana state highway system; other governmental units may use the guide as a guideline.
    • Applications must be made through the INDOT Electronic Permit System.
    “State law requires the public to obtain permission from the governmental unit having jurisdiction over a street or highway”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    Development activities within the fringe portion of Indiana floodplains.

    • There is no state review or state permit for fringe development.
    • When a community adopts floodplain regulations, the regulations must be approved by the Department and may not be less restrictive than 312 IAC 10.
    • Most Indiana communities participate in the NFIP, which requires certain federal regulations to be adopted and enforced for the entire floodplain.
    • Local permits may still be required.
    “There is no State review of or permit issued for development activities within the fringe portion of the floodplain.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Most development activities in Indiana floodways, including fills, excavations, bridges, utilities, and non-residential structures.
      “The DNR Division of Water has jurisdiction in Indiana's floodways for most development activities.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Published fees for specified Indiana DNR Division of Water and INDOT permits statewide.

    • Fees apply to the specified permit types and do not establish a single fee for every Indiana permit.
    • DNR lists fees by statute and permit application type; INDOT fees vary by driveway or road-approach subtype.

    DNR Flood Control Act excavation, fill, or non-residential construction in a floodway application fee: 200 USD · DNR Flood Control Act residential reconstruction in a floodway other than the Ohio River floodway application fee: 50 USD · DNR Flood Control Act residential construction or reconstruction in the Ohio River floodway application fee: 10 USD · INDOT private driveway, private field access, temporary driveway, or driveway removal fee: 55 USD · INDOT minor or sub-minor commercial driveway or minor public road approach fee: 150 USD · INDOT major commercial driveway or major public road approach fee: 600 USD

    “IC 14-28-1 | Flood Control Act - Excavation, fill, or non-residential construction in a floodway | $200”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Indiana state construction design-release review for Class 1 structures; local permits may also be required.

    • The process applies to projects required to file with IDHS for a construction design release.
    • All work, including work exempted from state filing, may require local permits.
    • If additional documents are uploaded before the initial response, the 10-business-day period restarts.
    • A selected plan review may result in corrections before release.

    initial completeness or review determination: 10 business days (The period restarts if additional documents are uploaded before the response.) · selected-plan review response: 20 business days (Measured from delivery of the notice of plan review.) · response after corrected plans: 10 business days (Applies following receipt of corrections and continues until release.)

    “If your project is selected for a review, you will either receive a release or request for corrections to your plans within 20 business days”
  • Campground & park staysLimited

    Recreational vehicle occupancy at a regulated Indiana campground campsite, rather than residential occupancy on an individually deeded lot or other land outside the rule's campground definition.

    • A campground is an area where campsites are leased or rented and provisions are made for ten or more tents, recreational vehicles, park models, or vacation mobile homes.
    • The campground must be established, operated, and maintained for recreational, health, education, sectarian, business, or tourist activities away from established residences.
    • The rule excludes primitive campgrounds, youth camps, and tracts of land divided into individually deeded lots.
    • No more than one recreational vehicle or one vacation mobile home may be allowed on a designated campsite at the same time.
    • Campground construction, additions, or significant construction changes require plans submitted at least ninety days before construction for department review and approval; the plans must be certified by a registered engineer or architect licensed in Indiana.
    • The rule does not establish a general statewide authorization for long-term residential RV occupancy outside regulated campgrounds.

    minimum campground provisions: >= 10 tents, recreational vehicles, park models, or vacation mobile homes · maximum recreational vehicles per designated campsite: 1 vehicle (one vacation mobile home may be used instead) · advance plan-submission period: >= 90 days (the department may waive plan review for a minor alteration)

    “No more than one (1) recreational vehicle or one (1) vacation mobile home”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemptions from contractor or permit requirements in unincorporated LaPorte County.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for residential construction in unincorporated LaPorte County.
  • Local zoning — Aggregate local zoning across LaPorte County municipalities and unincorporated areas.
  • Zoning districts — Published zoning districts and zoning maps in LaPorte County.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size in LaPorte County.
11 more unanswered
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in LaPorte County, Indiana

Is LaPorte County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

LaPorte County scores 45/100 on the Bolthole Index, a marginal county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and a durable current and mid-century hazard profile. Watch-outs: about 200,153 people within a 30-minute drive and more administrative friction around building and land use.

Do you need a building permit in LaPorte County, Indiana?

LaPorte County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by LaPorte County Health Department, Environmental Health Services (Septic Division). These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

How much does land cost in LaPorte County, Indiana?

Land in LaPorte County runs about $5,056 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in LaPorte County?

LaPorte County gets about 39.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 0.4% of years.

How remote is LaPorte County?

A representative private-land location has about 200,153 people within a 30-minute drive and 11,417,084 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in LaPorte County means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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