Page last updated on March 16, 2022 at 10:32 am
Hello Neighbor!
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!
Bloomington's residential areas are colorful, vibrant neighborhoods, and if you live in one, there's a good chance it's got an organization behind it. There are more than 60 active neighborhood associations in the city, working to improve the quality of life for the residents within them.
The information here is provided to help you understand the programs, services, codes, and ordinances for Bloomington residents. They are guidelines for living together: They reflect the spirit of the neighborhoods, and the desire for all residents to live happily in their homes.
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 [email protected].
Kind Regards,
The HAND Staff
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Essential Information for New Bloomington Residents
A Helping Hand
Helping Bloomington Monroe--need help? Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
City Contacts
Visit the "Contact Us" section of the website for main City phone numbers, a list of City departments, and to find City Hall.
Reporting an Issue
Use Bloomington's uReport to notify the City of community issues, such as potholes, graffiti, malfunctioning street lights, and more.
Public Safety
Consider registering for Smart911. The registry allows you to provide lifesaving information about your household directly to 9-1-1 first responders in an emergency. You can choose to include details about your home, family members, medical conditions, pets, vehicles, etc.
Crime Reporting
Residents can report incidents online within Bloomington city limits when there are no known suspects, witnesses, suspect's vehicles, or evidence that could lead to identification of a suspect and the incident is non-violent.
Noise Complaints
Quiet Nights is a program that provides funding to the Police Department to enforce the City of Bloomington noise ordinance. The noise ordinance enforced 24 hours a day. To file a complaint, call 812-339-4477.
Road & Sidewalk Closings/Construction
The City offers residents the ability to see current and future road closings, lane reductions, and sidewalk repairs around the City through a web-based application called inRoads. inRoads provides several types of views for users to see road closings on a map, a list, or a calendar. In addition to viewing road information through the inRoads web-based application, the public may download inRoads system data in iCal, XML or JSON formats through the application or receive e-mail alerts about upcoming or current roadwork. To access the application or for more information, visit inRoads.
Transportation
Visit Bloomington Transit for a list of bus routes, the bus route map, to plan a bus trip, and to track a bus arrival.