Neighborhoods Division

Teams

Federal Fund Grant Management

The Federal Fund Grant Management team is responsible for administering the city’s entitlement grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, including:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

All programs support projects assist low- to moderate-income residents with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Go to the Federal Fund Grant Management webpage to learn more.

Find more resources on the Federal Fund Grant Management webpage.

Neighborhood Services & Enforcement (NSE)

Neighborhood Services & Enforcement serves the public by protecting the health, safety, and environmental stability of South Bend’s neighborhoods. The NSE team is responsible for the enforcement of municipal code violations such as:

• Tall grass
• Litter/trash
• Abandoned vehicles
• Structure/housing violations
• Certain zoning violations.

Find more resources on the NSE webpage.

Neighborhood Health & Housing (NHH)

The NHH team provides programs and services that benefit the community, including:

• Enforcement of the Rental Safety Verification Program (RSVP)
• Landlord Registration
• Administering the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
• Providing assistance to eligible homeowners, first-time homebuyers, tenants, landlords, nonprofit partners, developers, and builders to promote safe and affordable housing.

Find more resources on the NHH webpage.

South Bend Animal Resource Center (SBARC)

The SBARC team is responsible for animal welfare services in the City of South Bend, including:

• Animal adoption
• Animal lost and found support
• Pet owner resources
• Animal community education

Additionally, SBARC serves the public by picking up stray dogs, investigating cruelty or neglect, responding to animals in distress, animal permitting, and upholding municipal code. Find out more on the SBARC webpage.