Welcome!

Hello Neighbor,

We're glad you're here because we've got a lot to share!

Whether your own or rent your home; whether you've just arrived in town or have lived here for years, the information on this page will be of use to you. Hopefully, you'll find just what you're looking for. If you still have questions, we're here to help. Please call Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) at 812-349-3420 or email HAND@bloomington.in.gov.

You can stay in the loop with housing and neighborhood happenings, by subscribing to The HAND Update: Bloomington's neighborhood newsletter.

Kind Regards,

The HAND Staff

ATTENTION Landlords and Neighborhood Groups

"Welcome to Bloomington" Information packets are available for new tenants and neighbors. 

To order hardcopies of these materials in a handy door hanger bag, contact Angela Van Rooy in the HAND Department at 812-349-3505, or email angela.vanrooy@bloomington.in.gov.

If you prefer electronic versions of these materials, here's what's in the packet:

• Welcome Letter from Mayor Hamilton

• Subscribe to the HAND Update newsletter flyer - stay up to date with Bloomington's neighborhood newsletter.

• Essential Information for Renters brochure - learn about renters' and landlords' rights and responsibilities.

• Good Neighboring 101 - guide to living in an off-campus neighborhood.

• Fair Housing brochure - your rights under the law.

• 2022 Sanitation Guide - everything you need to know about trash and recycling pickup in Bloomington.

• Your Guide to Parking in Bloomington - neighborhood permits, meters, garages, etc.

• Your Guide to City of Bloomington Utilities - establishing service, paying your bill, etc.

• College Student Pet Adoption brochure - pets are a huge responsibility, be sure you're ready before you adopt.

• B-Town Neighboring Project brochure - fostering positive relationships between students and non-student neighbors.

• Smart911 brochure - provide life-saving information to 911 and first responders.

• Bloomington Residents Academy flyer - learn about City government, and civic engagement.

• Need a Little Help? flyer - find assistance of all kinds.

• Too Much Noise in Your Neighborhood? door hanger - learn about Bloomington's noise ordinance.

• Monroe County Recycling Centers flyer - reduce, reuse, recycle.

• Welcome to Bloomington magnet featuring a QR code that links to this web page (shown below).