The Town of Dyer has three Commissions.
The Plan Commission approves development that occurs in town. It also recommends to the Town Council changes to the zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan, and subdivision control ordinance.
The Redevelopment Commission controls development in Dyer's special use district. It also oversees major development projects in town, including the expansion of Calumet Avenue and recent construction of the Emergency Services building.
The Historic Preservation Commission is concerned with elements of development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and preservation that affect visual quality in a Historic District. The Commission may not consider details of design, interior arrangements, or building features, if those details, arrangements, or features are not subject to public view, and may not make any requirement except to prevent development, alteration, or demolition in the Historic District obviously incongruous with the historic district.