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The city of Elkhart offers a vibrant, diverse, and unique community. In Elkhart, things are built, opportunity abounds, and our community offers great experiences in recreation, arts, and culture.
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The City with a

Heart.

The city of Elkhart offers a vibrant, diverse, and unique community. In Elkhart, things are built, opportunity abounds, and our community offers great experiences in recreation, arts, and culture.

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Welcome.

I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

Welcome.

I’m so glad you’re here. The goal of unparalleled service is at the forefront of our minds each and every day. We are here to serve you and make the City of Elkhart a better place to live and work.
This website was designed with the goal of unparalleled service as the top priority. From leaf pickup to building permits to job applications and more, we hope this website is your one-stop-shop for all things Elkhart.
Mayor Rod Roberson

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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2316 616 9066 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-3.3.25_Redacted.pdf , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
AGENDA AND PACKET MARCH 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-MARCH 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING   , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025-3-6 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code):  2310 407 1495 Meeting password: PRERDC3 , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-3-11 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet   Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join b , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-2-11 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number M , ...
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House Wren Box Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn all about a common (and conspicuous!) avian backyard visitor at our returning House Wren Box Workshop on Friday, March 14th! Participants of this program will discover the interesting life history and habits of the House Wren, then build their very own wren nesting box to install at home. This workshop will be he , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shop local and enjoy the best of the season at the Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Markets, held on the third Saturday of each month from October through April, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the High Dive Pavilion. Discover a variety of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts from local vendors. Whether you’re loo , ...
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Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-3-17 EUEA Meeting Packet Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Board Meeting Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Annex Building Conference Room Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Meeting Number (access code): 2300 958 5255 Meeting Password: EUEA , ...
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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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Spring Artisan Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the season and support local makers at our Spring Artisan Market! This event showcases a variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor, and more—all created by talented artisans and crafters. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or looking to treat yourself, you’ll find one-of-a-k , ...
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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or in a small apartment, there are simple steps you can take to help support local wildlife – and, in the process, the environment on a larger scale! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to get ideas on how to transform your outdoor , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Plan Commission
1:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join   Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2316 616 9066 Meeting password: Plan2025   Meeting Packet PC-PACKET-3.3.25_Redacted.pdf , ...
City Council Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
AGENDA AND PACKET MARCH 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION-MARCH 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING   , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Board of Public Works
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Public Meeting of the Board of Public Works: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. As always, the public is welcome to attend in-person. For virtual attendance, we have a couple of options: To view the meeting: https://elkhartindiana.org/elkhart-live/ To view AND participate* in the meeting: https://signin.webex.com/jo , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025-3-6 Notice of Redevelopment Commission Pre-Agenda Meeting Redevelopment Pre-Agenda Meeting Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code):  2310 407 1495 Meeting password: PRERDC3 , ...
Elkhart Parks & Recreation Community Conversation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Community Conversations: Help Shape the Future of Our Parks! Elkhart Parks & Recreation invites you to Community Conversations, a series of open-house discussions where your voice will help shape the future of our parks, programs, and facilities. Stop by, share your ideas, and tell us what you’d like to see in our , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
All Day
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Fair Housing Poster Contest – “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
ATTENTION 3RD-6TH GRADE ARTIST!!!!!!! It’s your time to shine! This year’s theme is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and we’d love to see your artwork of a neighborhood that everyone is welcomed to live in!! Contact the Elkhart Human Relations Commission at (574) 322-4431 if you have any q , ...
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Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-3-11 Notice of Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Aurora Capital Development Corporation Agenda Aurora Capital Development Corporation Packet   Aurora Capital Development Corporation Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join b , ...
Redevelopment Commission Meeting
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2025-2-11 Notice of Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Redevelopment Commission Meeting Agenda Redevelopment Commission Meeting Packet   Elkhart Redevelopment Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Join by meeting number M , ...
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House Wren Box Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn all about a common (and conspicuous!) avian backyard visitor at our returning House Wren Box Workshop on Friday, March 14th! Participants of this program will discover the interesting life history and habits of the House Wren, then build their very own wren nesting box to install at home. This workshop will be he , ...
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Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shop local and enjoy the best of the season at the Elkhart Farmers Market Indoor Markets, held on the third Saturday of each month from October through April, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the High Dive Pavilion. Discover a variety of fresh produce, artisanal goods, and unique crafts from local vendors. Whether you’re loo , ...
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Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2025-3-17 EUEA Meeting Packet Elkhart Urban Enterprise Association Board Meeting Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Annex Building Conference Room Join from the meeting link https://signin.webex.com/join Meeting Number (access code): 2300 958 5255 Meeting Password: EUEA , ...
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Park & Recreation Board Meeting
5:00 pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING AND PUBLIC COMMENT This meeting of the Elkhart Park & Recreation Board will be held electronically via WebEx and Facebook Live. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public may view and attend the meeting by going to the following link: https://coei.webex.com The Event Number is 157 658 8 , ...
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Spring Artisan Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the season and support local makers at our Spring Artisan Market! This event showcases a variety of handcrafted goods, artwork, jewelry, home décor, and more—all created by talented artisans and crafters. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or looking to treat yourself, you’ll find one-of-a-k , ...
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Board of Aviation Commissioners Meeting
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Beginning Birder Series
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Want to start birding in 2025, but you don’t know where to start? Consider joining our brand new series designed for people who are just getting started with birding! Join EEC staff as we go through the introductions of birding, including: Binocular use and maintenance Identification of birds in our region Guide , ...
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Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or in a small apartment, there are simple steps you can take to help support local wildlife – and, in the process, the environment on a larger scale! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to get ideas on how to transform your outdoor , ...
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