Page last updated on December 7, 2022 at 12:45 pm
Dear Neighbor,
Thanks for visiting the City of Bloomington website! We're glad to have you here, and we've got a lot to share!
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 at https://groups.google.com/a/bloomington.in.gov/forum/?hl=en#!forum/cityna/join.
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 to Bloomington magnet featuring a QR code that links to this web page (shown below).
Shortcuts to Residential Services
Sanitation Services
Information on trash, recycling, and yard waste pick up.
Pay your water bill
Pay for water and sewer service. Contact Utilities Department to open an account.
Parking Services
Online portal to obtain a residential parking permit; find your neighborhood parking zone; downtown parking garages and meters.
Info for Tenants
Tenant rights and responsibilities. City rental inspections.
Rental Complaints
Unresolved maintenance issues in your rental home or apartment? File a complaint with the HAND department.
Noise Complaints
The noise ordinance enforced 24 hours a day.
Transportation
Bloomington Transit bus routes, maps, etc.
Rules for trash, grass/weeds, and snow/ice
How to avoid fines for improper trash disposal, overgrowth of grass and weeds, or failure to remove snow/ice
Animal Care and Control
Pet adoption, lost and found pets, etc.
Need Assistance?
Visit Helping Bloomington Monroe to search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Report an issue to the City
The uReport system will direct your issue to the appropriate City staff member.
Report a Crime
Report a non-emergency incident online.
myBloomington
Find civic information specific to your address!
inRoads
Up-to-date information on road construction and closures
B-Clear open data portal
Publicly available City databases.
Prospective and current homeowners
Home Buyers Club, housing counseling, grants and loans, affordable housing.
City Council
Contact your local elected officials.
Bloomington Volunteer Network
Find volunteer opportunities in the community.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, trails, events, and more!