Where do I report a problem with a streetlight?
Fill out the following form –Click Here– OR Contact the City Engineering Department, 574-534-2201
Who do I contact to arrange public utility services?
Residential Telephone Service (800) 500-3453
Water and sewer service – Goshen Utility office (574) 533-9399
Electrical or Gas service – Nipsco (800) 464-7726
Who do I contact regarding trash pick-up?
The City has contracted with Allied Waste for trash removal within the City limits.
Customers may contact the company about pick up schedules in your area by calling 522-1331.
Where can I dispose eletronic waste?
A new law took effect January 1, 2011, regarding the disposal of electronic waste. The new law prohibits Indiana households, schools and businesses from mixing electronic waste with loads of trash and refuse going to landfills (Indiana Code 12-20.5-10). Goodwill has been taking electronic waste. Please contact them for clarification of electronics they will accept.
Where do I register to vote?
Forms are available in the Mayors office, Water & Sewer Utilities Billing Office, or Clerk Treasurer’s Office. For information and requirements please contact the County Voter Registration office at 535-6774 (Republican) or 535-6775 (Democrat).
How can I find out if I am registered to vote?
Go to indianavoters.in.gov(link is external).
What number do I call for driver’s license and vehicle registration questions?
The phone number for the local office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is 533-4763. Closed Mondays.
Where do I get information about becoming a citizen?
Contact LaCasa of Goshen, at 533-4450 or visit them at 202 N. Cottage Ave., Goshen, IN 46528.
Where do I pay my property taxes?
Payments are to be made at the Elkhart County Treasurer’s Office, located at 117 N 2nd St., Goshen, IN 46528. Also, check with your bank.
Where can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?
Contact Elkhart County Vital Records at 535-6786.
How do I contact the unemployment office?
The number for Workforce Development (unemployment insurance) is 295-0105.
There are stray animals in my yard. Who do I call?
Contact the Elkhart County Humane Society. The number is 848-4225.
How do I contact the local Social Security office?
The local Social Security office is located at 231 Waterfall Drive in Elkhart, IN. The number is 1-866-426-0532. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
I need assistance and don’t know where to call.
Call 574-293-8671. This is the United Way referral line for residents in the following counties: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshal and St. Joseph. Someone will assist you in locating the program services you need.
