Environmental Violations

Request an Interior Code Inspection

Request an Interior Code Inspection Any person that resides in the city limits of South Bend can request an interior…

Litter Code Violation

Vegetation Code Violation A litter violation may be opened as a result of a citizen complaint or an inspector observing…

Vegetation Code Violation

Vegetation Code Violation A litter violation may be opened as a result of a citizen complaint or an inspector observing…

I Received a Code Enforcement Letter

Bed Bugs Currently the Department of Code Enforcement does not respond to bed bug complaints.According to the Health Department, bed…

How to check if a property has outstanding Code Enforcement violations, invoices, and fines

Vacant and Abandoned Registration Everyone who owns a property in the City of South Bend that has been vacant for…

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 issue was abated.
- If the violation was cleaned by owner, the case is closed.
- If the violation is still present, the Neighborhood Enforcement Action Team (NEAT) will be assigned to abate the violation.
  - NEAT will take a picture before they abate the violation and after they have abated the violation.
  - After the violation has been abated by NEAT, Code Enforcement will bill the property owner of record for the abatement.

NOTE: The City’s Department of Solid Waste can remedy many problems that involve removal of trash and debris. Dial 311 (or 574-233-0311) to schedule a special pick-up.

Click here to view Tall Grass and Weeds brochure.

Click here to view Unlawful / Uncontrolled Dumping Prevention Brochure.

Click here to view Neighborhood Code Enforcement brochure.