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Business Licensing Business Licensing Who is eligible for a business license?When is a business license granted?What is the cost of a business…
City Owned Properties City Owned Properties Who Owns the Property? Search HereVacant Lots: City-OwnedHow am I able to buy an abandoned property or…
Eviction Defense Program Eviction Defense Program What is the service?How much does it cost?Who is eligible to participate?When is the program available?How do…
Tax Abatement Tax Abatement EligibilityImportant NoteFor Further Information on Tax Abatements The City of South Bend offers a Tax Abatement Program designed…
South Bend Revolving Loan Fund South Bend Revolving Loan Fund What is Industrial Revolving Loan?Where is the Industrial Revolving Loan provided?Who is EligibleHow do I…