Neighborhood Health and Housing (NHH) 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, and providing assistance to eligible homeowners, first-time homebuyers, tenants, landlords, nonprofit partners, developers, and builders to promote safe and affordable housing.
Programs
Community Homebuyers Corporation
The homeownership assistance program helps individuals become first-time homeowners in South Bend.
Contact: CHC@southbendin.gov or call 574-235-5880.
Home Repair Program
The City of South Bend periodically hosts a Home Repair Program.
HUD Housing Counselor
Contact: 574-235-9475 or email jdavis@southbendin.gov.
Services include:
- Pre-purchase Housing Counseling (including financial management and budgeting sessions)
- Homebuyer Education
- Credit Counseling
- Post-purchase Classes for Homeowners
- Foreclosure Prevention Support
Lead Hazard Reduction Program
The Lead Hazard Reduction Grant mitigates lead-based paint hazards in homes by funding eligible applicants for removal.
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Rental Safety Verification Program (RSVP)
RSVP monitors the health and safety of rental properties. The program offers a Certificate of Rental Safety for qualifying properties, provides information on maintaining a healthy home, and includes tips for inspection preparation.
Contact: Rentalsafety@southbendin.org or call 574-235-9586.
Landlord Registration
If you own rental properties and haven’t registered with South Bend, visit the Landlord Registration page to learn how to register, update your information, and view frequently asked questions. Registration is required.
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Resources
- Snow Waiver Application
- City-Owned Property Application
- Vacant & Abandoned Registration Form
- Lamp Post Program
- Sidewalk Program
- South Bend Animal Resource Center (SBARC)
- Homelessness Resources
- Indiana Energy Saver Program
What is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Agency?
What is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Agency?
A HUD-approved housing counselor is equipped to help you understand and evaluate your housing options.
HUD Housing Counseling agencies help clients with services such as prepurchase counseling, rental counseling, default/foreclosure prevention or assistance, credit counseling and reverse mortgage counseling. Services vary per agency.
How do I find a HUD Housing Counseling Agency?
How do I find a HUD Housing Counseling Agency?
You can visit this interactive map or by calling HUD’s voice system at (800)569-4287
neighborhoods@southbendin.gov
(574) 233-0311
Suite 500
South Bend, IN 46601
Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Hours of Operations