Page last updated on August 14, 2023 at 3:15 pm
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.
The information contained on this age is also available in hardcopy format. If you would like to order copies, which come 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.
LOOKING FOR legal, medical, housing, financial assistance, emergency services; violence prevention resources; basic needs assistance?
Check out this Quick Reference Guide.
GETTING READY to sign a lease?
Check out this video courtesy of IU Student Government City Relations Committee and IU Student Legal Services: Ten Things to Know Before You Sign a Lease.
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.
Did your vehicle get towed?
NEW in 2023: Any vehicle which has accumulated six or more unpaid citations will be towed.
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 is enforced 24 hours a day.
Moving Out? Donate your stuff!
Don't dump your unwanted but useable household items on the curb when you move out - donate them. Here's where.
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
What's your 2023 leaf management plan?
The City is changing to way fall leaves are collected. Learn about alternative ways to manage leaves on your property.
Animal Care and Control
Pet adoption, lost and found pets, etc.
Rave Guardian Personal Safety App
IU students, faculty and staff can use the Guardian safety app to access personal safety resources and to more easily reach police.
Report a Crime
Report a non-emergency incident online.
Report an issue to the City
The uReport system will direct your issue to the appropriate City staff member.
Good Neighboring 101
Be a positive and contributing member of the off-campus community.
Subscribe to The HAND Update
Bloomington's neighborhood newsletter
Prospective and current homeowners
Home Buyers Club, housing counseling, grants and loans, affordable housing.
Natural Landscaping
Information and resources to help you build a native landscape to support biodiversity in Bloomington.
Need Assistance?
Visit Helping Bloomington Monroe to search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, legal, housing, financial, and basic needs assistance.
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.
City Council
Contact your local elected officials.
Bloomington Volunteer Network
Find volunteer opportunities in the community.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, trails, events, and more!
Bloomington Community Farmers Market
You can buy fresh seasonal produce all year round!