Adult Probation

Adult Probation

Archives & Records

The Archives and Records Center provides St. Joseph County and City offices with records storage.

1. South Bend Area Genealogical Society

2. Document Request Form

Division of Planning & Zoning

The Commission's primary activities are comprehensive planning and the administration of the zoning and subdivision process.

1. Agendas and Minutes

   Agendas and Minutes

2. Annual Reports

   Here you can find the Annual Reports of the Area Plan Commission

3. Area Board of Zoning Appeals

   The Area Board of Zoning Appeals hears variance requests from the development standards of the zoning ordinance for any of the 7 member jurisdictions of the Area Plan Commission. They also make recommendations on Special Use requests to the appropriate Council.

4. Commission Members

5. Fee Schedule

6. Forms of Payment

   Forms of payment accepted in Area Plan Commission

7. Improvement Location Permit

   This page includes information and applications for Improvement Location Permits for signs, wireless communication facilities (cell towers), and temporary uses such as tents in commercial districts.

8. Land Use Plans

   Land use plans provide a community a guide for decision making regarding physical development and the allocation of resources.

9. Ordinances

   This section contains all of the ordinances and documentation related to the Floodplain Ordinances, Subdivision Ordinances, and Zoning Ordinances for the unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the Towns of Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Osceola and Roseland.

10. Rezoning Information

    Access helpful information and forms regarding rezoning in St. Joseph County.

11. Subdivision Information

    Subdivision regulations govern the division of land into one or more building lots.

12. Work Program

    View the Area Plan Commission Work Program.

13. Zoning Map

14. Zoning Verification

    The Area Plan Commission can provide verification of the zoning classification of a property, or additional information as requested. For legal non-conforming properties, a Certificate of Legal non-conformance can be issued.

15. Quick Links

    Access links to planning resources locally, statewide, and nationally.

Assessor

The County Assessor serves as the Secretary to the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.

1. Assessor Home

   Assessor Home

2. Penn Township

3. Property Record Card Search

4. Update Property Information

5. Data Extract Search Information

6. Appeals (PTABOA)

   Appeals (PTABOA)

7. Residential Rentals

8. Sales Disclosures

9. Personal Property

10. Personal Property Filing Information

11. Mobile Homes

12. Not For Profit Exemption

13. Assessment Neighborhood Maps

    Access the clickable taxing mapbook for St. Joseph county.

14. FAQs

    FAQs

15. Quick Links

    Quick Links

16. Exemption/Tax Information Link

    Links to MACOG

17. Archives

    Archives News Releases, Memos and Forms

Auditor

The Auditor is responsible for all receipts, disbursements, the development financial statements, and for the completion of the County’s annual reports for review by the State Board of Accounts.

1. Real Property Tax Sale

   • If you are interested in bidding on the tax sale for an Indiana county, you may register online. This registration is good for all counties that SRI services. You need to register only once for all counties. If you do not have access to a computer with internet service you may register the morning of the sale. • Please bring your registration form (PDF) and W9 (PDF) form with you the morning of the tax sale. You will be able to print these forms from the registration web site. You need to bring these forms to the sale to obtain your bid number. • Please arrive the morning of the tax sale at least 30 minutes before the beginning time to be assured you will receive your bid number before the start of the sale. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-5.1 a business entity that seeks to register to bid at the Hamilton County Tax Sale must provide a certificate of good standing or proof of registration in accordance with IC 5-23 from the Secretary of State to the St Joseph County Treasurer.

2. Payable Tax Rates

3. Annual Budgets

4. FAQs

5. Real Property Tax Sale

   • If you are interested in bidding on the tax sale for an Indiana county, you may register online. This registration is good for all counties that SRI services. You need to register only once for all counties. If you do not have access to a computer with internet service you may register the morning of the sale. • Please bring your registration form (PDF) and W9 (PDF) form with you the morning of the tax sale. You will be able to print these forms from the registration web site. You need to bring these forms to the sale to obtain your bid number. • Please arrive the morning of the tax sale at least 30 minutes before the beginning time to be assured you will receive your bid number before the start of the sale. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-5.1 a business entity that seeks to register to bid at the Hamilton County Tax Sale must provide a certificate of good standing or proof of registration in accordance with IC 5-23 from the Secretary of State to the St Joseph County Treasurer.

6. Annual Financial Reports

7. Audit Reports

8. Cash Summaries

9. Debt Reports

10. Revenue and Expenditure Reports

11. Local Income Taxes

12. Other Financial Reports

    Other financial reports.

13. General Fund Financial Reports

    General Fund Financial Reports

14. Insurance Financial Reports

    Health insurance, workers compensation and casualty insurance

15. Bond Rating Reports

    Bond rating reports. Standard & Poors, Fitch Ratings Service, Moody's Investments.

16. DLGF Reports

    Department of Local Government (DLGF) budget and other reports.

Building Department

CASA

1. Home

2. About Us

   Learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children.

3. News & Events

   Find out what's happening with Court Appointed Special Advocates.

4. Contact Us

   Review a listing of department contact information.

5. Volunteer

   Discover volunteer opportunities with CASA.

Clerk

The County Clerk provides a number of services including Ex-Officio Clerk of the Superior Court, Secretary to the County Election Board, Secretary to the County Commission on Public Records and trustee of child support collections ordered by the Court to be paid.

1. Amended Local Rules (PDF)

   View the County's most recent amended local rules.

2. Case Filing

   Access helpful information regarding case filing with the county clerk's office.

3. Child Support

   The Clerk’s Office is responsible for processing child support payments.

4. Judiciary Courts

   Access the pages with helpful information regarding the courts.

5. Document Requests

   Access helpful information on obtaining a copy of a marriage license.

6. Jury Duty

   View information if you have been chosen for Jury duty.

7. Marriage License Application

   Access information on how to apply for and obtain a marriage license through the county Clerk's office.

8. Probate Court Clerk

   Access helpful information regarding the Probate Court Clerk's office.

9. Protective Orders

   If you are a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or believe your child / children are in danger of being harmed by someone you know, you can apply for a protective order.

10. Public Notices

    View the Public Notice issued by the County Clerk's Office.

11. Self Service Legal Information

    Access a self service legal information website.

12. Small Claims

    In Small Claims Court an individual can file suit against another for up to $6,000. .

13. Traffic & Violations

    access helpful information on contesting, paying, or deferring a traffic infraction.

14. Voting & Elections

    Access helpful information regarding registering, voting, and elections in St. Joseph.

Community Corrections

Access helpful information and resources through the St. joseph Community Corrections department.

1. Community Corrections Advisory Board

   Access the members, meeting dates, and other helpful information about the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

2. Community Partners

   View the partners from local organizations who help to provide clients with programming options tailored to individual needs, with the goal of providing effective and efficient treatment for all offenders.

3. Community Supervision

   Community Supervision is an initiative of the Community Corrections Advisory Board that is responsible for monitoring offenders in our community.

4. FAQs

   View the FAQs for Community Corrections.

5. Information for Employers

   View the benefits, tax credits, and federal bonding program details offered to employers of offenders.

6. Juveniles

   The Juvenile Justice Center works to provide a continuum of services utilizing the least restrictive alternatives that balance the importance of community safety and the needs of the individual offender.

7. Reentry Resources

   Access a list of resources available to those reentering society.

Coroner

The County Coroner is an independent investigative agent who has been given constitutional powers to order autopsies, toxicological examinations and can issue subpoenas for records or call witnesses.

1. County Coroner FAQs

   Access commonly asked questions and their answers for the County Coroner's Office,

Courts

St. Joseph County Court System includes the Circuit Court, Probate Court and Superior Court.

1. Circuit Court

   The Court has the authority to hear civil and criminal cases.

2. Superior Court

   The Superior Court hears civil cases with the Circuit Court and hears criminal cases.

3. Probate Court

   The Probate Court has authority over estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, adoptions, and paternity disputes.

4. Domestic Relations

   Domestic Relations Counseling Bureau serving St. Joseph Circuit, Probate and Superior Courts.

5. History

   Read about the history of St. Joseph County Courts.

6. Directions & Parking

   Access helpful information regarding driving directions and parking.

7. Federal Courts

   Access links to various federal courts.

8. Legal Representation

   Access helpful information regarding representing yourself in court or hiring a lawyer.

9. Jury Duty

   Access helpful inks and information regarding jury duty.

10. Legal Terms (PDF)

    View a document defining common legal terms.

11. Law Library

12. Local Rules

    View the local rules for St. Joseph County.

Economic Development

The mission of the St. Joseph County Office of Economic Development is to coordinate with public and private agencies to create a climate for growth to facilitate business and economic development throughout St. Joseph County.

1. News & Announcements

   News and announcements about economic development within St. Joseph County.

2. Redevelopment Commission

   Find meeting times, agendas and minutes for the Economic Redevelopment Commission.

3. Economic Development Commission

   Find meeting times, agendas and minutes for the Economic Development Commission.

4. Development Areas

   This section contains information about each of the St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission Economic Development Areas

5. Business Incentives

   This section details the various business incentives available in St. Joseph County

6. Rail Information

   This section contains information about freight rail and passenger rail projects presently proposed within St. Joseph County.

7. SBN Logistics Project

8. Traffic Counts

9. Economic Development Partners

   Learn who the Economic Development partners are.

10. Government Resources

    Find local, regional and state government resource links.

11. Educational Resources

    Find local, regional and state education resource links.

12. Quality of Life Resources

    Find local, regional and state quality of life resource links.

13. Site Selection & Demographic Resources

    Find local, regional and state site selection and demographic resource links.

Emergency Management

It is the mission of the St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all emergency management activities and to protect the people, property, economy and environment of St. Joseph County and its political subdivisions.

1. A Message from the Director

   The St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency offers many public education programs.

2. EMA Mission & Responsibilities

   Mission statement

3. FEMA Disaster Assistance

4. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

   Learn about the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to see how Emergency Management will handle emergency situations.

5. Disaster Relief Foundation, INC

6. Disaster Mitigation

   One of the most effective means of protection is to take steps to make your home and your house-hold safe from the potential effects of disasters.

7. Disaster Preparedness

   Find out how you can be ready and prepared in case a disaster should occur.

8. Disaster Recovery

   Learn about what you need to do during the disaster recovery process.

9. Local Emergency Planning Committee

   LEPC information and meeting dates

GIS

The St. Joseph County GIS Department is responsible for the coordination, computation and updating the county-wide Geographic Information System (GIS).

1. Base Maps

2. Documents/Forms

3. FAQs

4. Layer List

5. Informational Videos

6. Voter Precinct Maps

7. Zoning Maps

Health Department

History Museum

The mission of the Northern Indiana Historical Society (NIHS) is to collect, preserve, interpret, exhibit, and teach the heritage of the St. Joseph River Valley Region to enrich present and future generations.

Human Resources

Human Resources has a variety of responsibilities including employee relations and benefit plans.

1. Job Postings

   Job postings for St. Joseph County

2. Apply for a Job

   Saint Joseph County is going green and will only accept online applications.

3. Tort Claims

   Learn how to file a claim for personal injury or property damage.

4. Compliance Notices

   Compliance Notices

5. Holiday Schedule

   St. Joseph County Holiday Schedule

Infrastructure, Planning, & Growth

Combined departments of Area Plan Commission, Public Works, Surveyor, Highway, GIS, & Economic Development

1. Division of Planning & Zoning

   Recently called Area Plan Commission

2. Division of Public Works

   Previously name Department of Public Works. Includes: Highway division, drainage, and engineering

3. Division of Surveyor

   Previously called Department of Surveyor.

4. Division of Economic Development

   Previously called Department of Economic Development.

Jail

Jail

Parks & Recreation

St. Joseph County Parks will enrich the community and the lives of St. Joseph County residents by conserving and caring for significant natural areas, promoting understanding and stewardship of our unique natural and cultural heritage through innovative programs and services, and enhancing visitor experiences through well-maintained park facilities.

1. About Us

   Learn more about the operations, staff, mission and vision of the Parks and Recreation department.

2. Programs & Events

   For Outdoor Fun, check out these workshops, nature programs, family activities and more! For information or to register for events, phone 574-654-3155 or email bendixwoods@sjcparks.org. All programs have a minimum and maximum registration number; register early!

3. Parks & Trails

   Locate maps and detailed information about your local parks and trails.

4. Park Facilities

   Discover Nature Centers, the Art Earth Trail and rental facilities available.

5. How Do I?

   Quickly learn information and gather helpful resources.

Portage Manor

Portage Manor’s mission continues into the twenty first century to offer a secure, affordable housing alternative to our older citizens and others over the age of 18 that are mentally and/or physically handicapped whose abilities and medical condition limits their independence, and requires 24 hour supervision with medications, meals, and laundry service.

1. Living at Portage Manor

   If you are looking for alternative living arrangements that include a caring atmosphere along with the convenience of three home style meals, assistance with medication and housekeeping, plus a most lively activities program we invite you to visit with us.

2. FAQ's

   Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions involving Portage Manor.

3. Services Provided

   Learn about the various serviced provided by Portage Manor.

Prosecuting Attorney

The primary function of the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office is to prosecute individuals charged with committing crimes in St. Joseph County.

1. Adult Protective Services

   Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of endangered adults.

2. Child Support

   The Child Support Division is dedicated to improving the financial stability of families in St. Joseph County by ensuring that both parents provide financial support for their children.

3. Criminal Divisions

   Learn about the Criminal Divisions for St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office.

4. Special Victims Unit

   Our office is committed to serving St. Joseph County families who have experience any type of domestic abuse.

5. Traffic & Misdemeanor

   The Traffic and Misdemeanor Division reviews all traffic infractions and misdemeanor complaints and files infraction and misdemeanor cases for all of St. Joseph County.

6. Victim Services

   The Division of Victim/Witness Services of the St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office seeks to be a leader in the community in assuring that all victims of crime receive compassionate advocacy.

7. Media

   Press releases, media contact information

Public Works

Responsible for planning, surveying, designing, inspecting, and maintaining public works projects, while making every effort to provide the citizens and visitors of St. Joseph County a safe and efficient means of transporting people, goods, and services.

1. Engineering

2. Highway

3. Road Program Map

   Locations of all road projects within St. Joseph County

4. Surveyor

5. Drainage Board

   Drainage Board

6. MS4

7. Travel Conditions

8. Seasonal Weight Restriction Map

   Map of all road projects located within St. Joseph County

9. Bid Opportunities

10. Current Programs

11. Major Projects

12. Ordinances

13. Permits

14. FAQs

Procurement

The purchasing department is responsible for generating and soliciting bids for all county purchases.

St. Joseph County Police Department

1. About Us

2. Divisions

3. Special Programs

4. Jail

5. How Do I...

Purdue Extension Service

The mission of the Purdue University Extension Service is education of Indiana citizens through the application of land-grant university research and knowledge base to develop youth and strengthen families and communities.

Recorder

The county Recorder records any instrument submitted for recording, providing it meets the essential requirements and files Uniform Commercial Code instruments and supplies copies of any instrument and certifies those copies upon request.

1. About the Recorder

   The home landing page for the Recorders office

2. Recording Fees

   View the recording fees for various documents.

3. Land Records Search

   Residents can access our land records from the convenience of your home or office.

4. Laredo

   You can access our land records from the convenience of your home or office.Laredo is a service provided by Fidlar Software and the St. Joseph County Recorder’s Office as an extension and alternative to our public access terminals located in our office.

5. Tapestry

   Tapestry 2 is for individuals or companies that need only occasional land records access.

6. eRecordings

   We accept eRecordings from the following companie

7. Document Types/Recording Requirements

   This is a list of documents that we accept for recording.

8. Assumed (DBA)/Dissolution Business Forms

   View or download recording forms.

9. Honor Rewards

   Explains how the Honor Rewards program works and the benefits.

10. Property Fraud Alert

    View information on property fraud and how St. Joseph County is working to prevent it.

11. FAQs

Soil & Water Conservation District

Providing guidance and education to the youth and adults of St. Joseph County and administering programs to preserve, improve, and protect soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources for future generations.

Solid Waste Management District

Learn about the Solid Waste Management District including services provided and contact information.

1. Contact Us

   The office of the Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph County is located at 929 Lincolnway East, Suite 100.

2. Curbside Services

   As a resident of St. Joseph County, you should know about solid waste removal and recycling servces in the community.

3. Donations

   Allow items that can be donated to be reused by someone else and keep them from ending up in a landfill.

4. Education

   St. Joseph County Solid Waste District offers educational services to schools, community groups and other education organizations in our District.

5. Fees

   Learn about the cost for curbside recycling and electronic and household hazardous waste disposal.

6. Household Hazardous Waste

   St. Joseph is home to a permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility which accepts various residential materials on a free drop-off basis.

7. Materials Not Handled By Solid Waste Management

8. News & Events

   Learn about important events or news items related to Solid Waste Management.

9. Solid Waste Management District Board

   Discover who is on the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee and the group they each represent.

Surveyor

Responsible for maintaining annexation descriptions, legal surveys, section corner records, and updating section corners to state plane coordinates. The Surveyor also serves as a member of the Area Plan Commission and an Ex-Officio member of the Drainage Board.

1. History of Surveyor

2. County Roads

   This data contains GIS information pertaining to County Roads in St. Joseph County.

3. Drainage Board

   The Drainage Board can maintain, reconstruct, or vacate a regulated drain.

4. Survey Corner Map

   View the Section Corner Map

5. GPS Survey Data Sheets

   Survey sheets of the entire county

6. Public Works

7. FAQs

   Frequently asked questions

Thomas N Frederick Juvenile Justice Center

The Thomas N Frederick Juvenile Justice Center is a multi faceted facility which houses a variety of agencies that interact with the St. Joseph Probate Court, Probate Clerk, Juvenile Probation, Juvenile Detention, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Prosecutors Office, Public Defender's Office, Day Reporting, and Electronic Monitoring Program.

Treasurer

Our office pledges to provide knowledgeable, efficient, friendly customer service to the citizens of St. Joseph County while responsibly handling tax monies that have been entrusted to us.

1. View Tax Bill

   Tax bill information and link to view your tax bill

2. Pay Your Tax Bill

   Learn about what payments you can make online and how to make payments by mail or in person.

3. Yearly Tax Rates

   Tax rates by year

4. Tax Sale Notice

   Find information about tax sales.

5. Surplus Refund

   Learn about surplus refund letters.

6. FAQs

   Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding the County Treasurer's Office.

Veterans Services

St. Joseph County Veterans' Services

1. Local Assistance

2. State Assistance

3. Military Honor Park & Museum

4. VA Hospitals / Clinics

5. American Legion & VFW Locations

Voter Registration

The Voter Registration office maintains rolls of all registered voters for the county, secures polling places and creates reports and voter lists for candidates.

1. Register to Vote

2. Military and Oversees Voter Information

3. Absentee Voting Information

4. Voter Registration Process and Forms

   Learn about voter registration requirements.

5. Request Voter Data

   Learn how to request voter public records.

6. Disfranchised Voters

   Find out who is not entitled to register to vote.

7. Voter Precinct Maps

8. Voter Calendar

   Find important dates and events related to voting in St. Joseph County.

9. Candidate Information

10. Poll Worker Information

    Poll Worker, sign up to be poll worker, poll worker training

11. Poll Worker Sign-up Form

Weights & Measures

The weights and measures division works with all St. Joseph County buyers and sellers in commercial transactions