St. Joseph County, IN

10/16/2026

2026 Trick-or-Treating Hours for all the unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County

10/11/2026

All County offices and Absentee Voting will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance.
If you have questions about absentee voting, contact St Joseph County Elections and Voter Registration @ 574-235-9635.

10/07/2026

Absentee In-Person Voting began yesterday and runs until noon on Monday, November 2, 2026. Please note, due to the Columbus Day observance St. Joseph County offices are closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Therefore in-person absentee voting will NOT be available that day. https://alrt.se/u/yZVATysqg27

10/02/2026

The last day to register or update your voter registration for this November's election is Monday, October 5, 2026.

You can check your registration, update your name or address, and register to vote online at https://indianavoters.in.gov.

09/29/2026

2026 Fall due date for Property Taxes is Tuesday, November 10th!

There are 4 ways you can make your payment.
1. Make a payment on-line at: www.lowtaxinfo.com (fees apply for using an electronic check, debit/credit card).

2. Pay by phone: 574-586-5540. You will need your duplicate number from your tax bill to use this service. The duplicate number can be found on your tax bill (fees apply for using an electronic check, debit/credit card).

3. Pay in person. St. Joseph County Treasurer's Office @ 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 2nd floor, South Bend, IN. 46601. There are no fees for paying by check or cash, but fees apply for using an electronic check, debit/credit card. Office hours are: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm

4. Pay by mail. Mail check, money order, or certified bank check made payable to: St. Joseph County Treasurer. St. Joseph County Treasurer @ P.O. Box 4758., South Bend, IN. 46634-4758.

If you have any questions, please contact the St. Joseph County Treasurer's Office at 574-235-9531.

09/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Joseph County Clerk’s Office Announces Registration Drive for National Voter Registration Day
SOUTH BEND, IN — In celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 15, St. Joseph County election officials are hosting a special voter registration drive to help local residents prepare for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Eligible citizens are invited to register in person or update their existing voter information at the County City Building lobby at 227 W. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, or the Mishawaka County Services Building lobby at 219 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Clerk Rolfes emphasizes the importance of checking voter eligibility and registration status early, as the last day to register to vote in the November election is Monday, October 5, 2026.

To register to vote in Indiana, individuals must meet state eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, and residency rules. Voters who have recently moved or changed their names are encouraged to verify their registration details at indianavoters.in.gov, at the September 15 registration event or at the Elections and Voter Registration office, 4th floor of the County City Building.

For more details on vote center locations, absentee voting, or identification requirements, residents can visit sjcindiana.gov or contact the office at 574-235-9521.

About National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a nationwide, nonpartisan civic effort held annually to ensure eligible individuals have the opportunity to vote.

09/11/2026

09/06/2026

All County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance. County offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00AM.