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Departmental Procedures The inspector verifies the vehicle is considered abandoned according to Indiana State Law. The vehicle is ticketed with a red tag advising the owner that the vehicle must be moved or removed. If the vehicle owner has not complied within 72 hours, the vehicle is towed by contracted towing company. The Neighborhood Services…

Donate today- every dollar counts! Donate on PayPal Shelter Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Only   Adoption Center Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY     View Adoptable Pets Controlling Animals Animal Control Officers investigate complaints regarding the Animal Control Ordinance.…

***2018 Title VI Plan for Non-Discrimination in City Services Programs & Activities under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Update to City 2103 ADA Transition Plan This Plan (viewable here)  was approved by the City’s Board of Public Works at its meeting January 10, 2019, and by the South Bend Common Council on January…

Finance The Finance Division is responsible for all the city’s finances, including accounts payable, payroll, and budgeting. The City of South Bend has had a “AA” rating from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services for over a decade. The 'AA' represents an assessment of the city's credit quality and is among the highest in the state…

Why South Bend? Pro-business Technologically advanced community UPS/Fed Ex Distribution Centers located at South Bend Airport South Bend International Airport; both a regional and international airport Easy accessiblity to 14 interstates 5 major universities Attend events South Bend Business Forum Description The intent of the South Bend Business Forum will be to: hear updates from…

View the City's Data Policy The 2020 Indiana Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Code) will now be in effect by the State.  This will include the State of Indiana Amendments. 2020 IRC. A free viewing of the Code Book. Beginning February 1, 2020, and per IRC 310.1, ALL NEW HOME APPLICATIONS MUST ALSO…

Request an Inspection   The 2020 Indiana Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Code) will now be in effect by the State.  This will include the State of Indiana Amendments.  2020 IRC. Click CODE Book for a free view. *Per IRC 310.1, ALL NEW HOME APPLICATIONS MUST ALSO INCLUDE A BASEMENT PLAN THAT SHOWS…

What are City Contracting Opportunities? Contracting opportunities become available when the City of South Bend looks to hire independent contractors or small firms to provide various services for projects happening in the city. To see what service contracts are available, click here.  Small Business Development and Resource Toolkit for Contracting and Construction Small Business Ecosystem…

The 2020 Indiana Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Code) will now be in effect by the State. A free viewing of the Code Book. Per IRC 310.1, ALL NEW home applications must also include a basement plan that shows at least one emergency egress window or door for a common space. YES! You…

2018 Flood Documents  South Shore Station Alternatives (PDF) Synthetic Marijuana Documents Pokagon Environmental Impact Report LaSalle Park and Beck's Lake EPA Superfund Program Rental Safety Verification Program Climate Change  Educational City of South Bend Budget Series Presentations Substitute Bill No. 15-19 CBD Zoning Ordinance Amendment  Residential Neighborhoods Committee

Find your Council representative here. The Common Council meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. To place an item on the Council's agenda, it must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 455, County-City Building by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the 2nd and 4th Monday of…

Parking Ticket Amnesty Day The Common Council passed Ordinance Number 10471-16, which gives the City Clerk the ability to declare an annual Parking Ticket Amnesty Day, the one day per year when parking ticket (overtime only) late fees will be forgiven, allowing those with unpaid parking tickets to pay the original cost of the ticket…

The City will fine property owners based on the number of problem calls.  Each call above the limits established in the legislation (5+ calls in a 60-day period for a property with 50 or fewer units; or after 12 calls in a 90-day period for a property with 51 or more units) will result in a…

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      In the News South Bend hires firm to study minority contracting South Bend boy recognized by city's Human Rights Commission for gentle spirit St. Joseph County, South Bend look to extend human rights pact South Bend looks for diversity in purchasing South Bend to keep fighting for the best future for the…

Our Team & Programs 2023 IGNITE Grant 2023 Linden Ave Pop-Up Market & Food Security Meet Our Team! Learn about small-scale development in South Bend Learn about opportunities for online engagement Love Your Block Neighborhoods Consortium+News Financial Empowerment Neighborhood Toolkit Service signup Full Service Catalog is here: Service Catalog South Bend from Rust to Resurgence …

The structure of the EMS division includes 73 Paramedics, 44 Intermediate Emergency Medical Technicians, 24 Advanced EMTs and 84 Basic EMTs. There are 5 Advanced Life Support Ambulances that respond within the City of South Bend protecting the citizens and visitors to the area. Delivery of quality Advanced Life Support care to all of our…

Departmental Procedures When an inspector observes an environmental violation, pictures are taken, a citation is issued, and a letter is sent to the property owner. The property owner has 10 days from the date the citation was mailed to abate the violation. After the 10 days have passed, an inspector will reinspect the property to verify…

The objective of the South Bend Fire Department is to provide rapid and efficient response to emergency medical incidents, fires, hazardous materials incidents, and complex rescue situations in order to safeguard the life and property of our citizens. This requires planning and development of response capabilities to ensure that future needs and the efficiency of…

      Historic Preservation 2023 Meeting Dates and COA Deadlines Agendas & Packets COA Application Historic Preservation Commission Brochure HPC APRA form 2020 HPC Current Owner APRA form 2020 Lou Sabo Collection [caption id="attachment_233195" align="alignleft" width="300"] LaSalle Building Nov 2016Photo Credit: Lou Sabo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_233193" align="alignnone" width="300"] Michigan & Jefferson 1968Photo Credit: Lou Sabo[/caption]…

Departmental Process When an inspector observes a housing violation, a letter is sent to the owner with details on the housing violation(s) along with the deadline for the repairs to be completed by. NOTE: The number of days an owner is given to repair the property varies based on the type of violation.  There are also…

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Services The Services Division of the Department of Innovation and Technology focuses on internal technology-related services for the employees of the City of South Bend.  Daily general operations and user experience fall under this division.  We are responsible for vendor management, assisting in the technology planning for new projects and buildings, security through rights management…

Who are Citizen Members? Citizen members participate in Common Council Standing Committees, Board, or Commission meetings. To be a citizen member, you must: Be a City of South Bend resident for at least one year (and inform the Chairperson if your address changes while a citizen member) Be able to attend meetings regularly Be able…

The Department does not provide legal advice to members of the public. Information and Resources 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report Claims How do I file a claim against the City? If you believe the City of South Bend is…

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Resources for small businesses CDFI Friendly South Bend CDFI Friendly South Bend connects with local borrowers, understands their capital needs, then matches them to lenders to meet these needs. CDFIs are community development financial institutions. Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Chase for Business and Advancing Black Pathways have come together to offer Advancing Black Entrepreneurs – a collection of practical…

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SB Alive Grant South Bend Alive is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to reduce incidents of violence in the community through initiatives that positively impact South Bend’s young people. Links Executive Orders Budget News Releases

To encourage inclusive civic voice and participation citywide, South Bend community leaders have formed the Neighborhoods Consortium (NC). The NC is composed of one representative and one alternate from the City’s active neighborhood and business associations as well as from a few key organizations that invest in neighborhoods. The purpose of the NC is for…

Federal Grants Neighborhood Development monitors annual federal entitlements to the City of South Bend from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds benefit low to moderate income persons and/or eliminate slum and blight. The City conducts an annual application/request for proposal and award processes for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME,…

Violation Types & Procedures Neighborhood Services & Enforcement (formerly Code Enforcement) is responsible for identifying ordinance violations and responding to citizen complaints within city limits. Please see Neighborhood Services & Enforcement Overview for more information. The most common types of violations are: Trash/Litter Tall Grass Uncontrolled Dumping Traffic Obstructions Snow Removal Abandoned and Illegally Parked Vehicles…

Parking ticket amnesty Learn more about Parking Ticket Amnesty Friday, July 28, 2023 Each year, the Ordinance Violations Bureau grants fee amnesty to parking citations by waiving late fees assigned to parking citations paid that day. The citation must be paid on July 28, 2023 in order to receive fee amnesty. Pay a ticket City…

Location and Hours Organic Resources is located at 4340 Trade Drive in South Bend. Hours are: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Note: Loading is only available until 3:45 p.m.) Saturday (Open Saturdays from April 1 through October 1) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Note: Organic Resources is open throughout the year except…

General Information A request for records must identify with reasonable particularity the record being requested.  It should be noted that not every request for records can be granted.  The stated policy of the APRA and its broad definition of public records make most records accessible to the public; however, the APRA specifically excludes certain types of…

We believe that the overall quality of life for all citizens will improve through the deterrence of criminal activity and the understanding of the diversity of cultures within our community. Therefore, we pledge to deliver fair and impartial law enforcement service to all citizens.

It is our mission to build the foundation for a thriving city. We achieve this mission by: Providing essential household services. Developing sustainable assets and infrastructure. Enhancing the community’s quality of life.  

What We Do The Planning and Community Resources Team plans for a vibrant South Bend future by: Engaging community members on plans and policies Identifying, promoting, and preserving historic sites and structures Creating plans for neighborhoods, commercial areas, and underutilized land Promoting City owned properties for infill development Advising City departments and agencies on built…

Are YOU the NEW FACE of the South Bend Fire Department? The dedicated professionals of the South Bend Fire Department are committed to providing excellence in professional emergency services. We serve a diverse population of approximately 102,000 permanent citizens and provide mutual aid response to the University of Notre Dame, the City of Mishawaka, and…

The Common Council meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. To place an item on the Council's agenda, it must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 455, County-City Building by 12 Noon on the Wednesday prior to the 2nd and 4th Monday. View Rules and Procedures (PDF) The…

Last updated: 1/12/2023 Make your voice heard City staff provide services to residents through digital and paper tools, from online dashboards to paper tools. We need to understand how residents use these tools to know how to improve them. South Bend User Experience (SB UX) collects resident feedback to make these improvements! SB UX testers…

Lost and Found | Pet Licensing | Pet Owner Resources | Donate Pet Adoption Visit the Animal Resource Center to meet your new best friend!  Dogs and cats are available for adoption at our shelter located at 521 Eclipse Place. ADOPTIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. We are open for adoption counseling and, once your application…

Streets The Division Streets repairs and maintains 1,276 travel lane miles of road surface in the city limits. Maintenance on streets ranges from paving and patching in the summer to plowing snow in the winter. In 2019, 36 lane miles were resurfaced and 363 tons of patch mix were used to fix potholes. In addition…

Adult Business The category of Adult Business includes the following establishments:  Adult Bookstore, Adult Motion Picture Theater, Adult Mini Motion Picture Theater, Adult Motion Picture Arcade, Adult Cabaret (a.k.a. Class B Cabaret), Adult Drive-in Theater, Adult Live Entertainment Arcade, Adult Motel or Adult Service Establishment. Adult Business License Application Fee: $500.00 Expiration Date: January 31…

This Equality of opportunity also includes freedom from discrimination based on age, gender and disability. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination in City programs, activities or services contact: City of South Bend Department of Law ADA/Title VI Coordinator 1200 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 12S South Bend, IN 46601 (574)…

More information: VPA Strategic Plan 2017 - 2021 Annual Report Links: My SB Parks & Trails Best. Week. Ever. Morris Performing Arts Center Century Center Palais Royale Bendix Arena Howard Park  

Combined Sewer Overflow Like many cities, South Bend has a combined sewer, meaning rainwater and sewage often travel in the same pipes. When excess rain overloads these pipes, an event known as a combined sewer overflow (CSO) occurs, sending dirty water into the river. As required by federal regulation, the City is taking steps to upgrade…

Drinking Water Quality The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires water systems to supply their customers with an annual drinking water quality report called the Water Quality Report. This report was designed for Americans to make practical, knowledgeable decisions about their health and their environment. South Bend Water Works' Water Quality Report is distributed…

Zoning Ordinance Zoning Map SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Meets monthly to hear requests for variances from the development standards of the zoning ordinance, special exception, and use variance requests.  The Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th Floor of the County-City Building. Virtual meeting link:…

Common Zoning Violations   Vehicles parking in front yard setback. Vehicles parking on vacant lots. Over-sized vehicle parked in a residential zone. Operating a business in a residential zone. Extensive auto repairs being performed in a residential zone. Departmental Procedures Due to the broad variety of zoning violations, each problem is reviewed individually and the process varies.…