Please be aware that Elkhart County Planning and Development will never reach out to you via email requesting wire transfer funds.

Department meetings including Redevelopment Commission, Plat Committee, Plan Commission, Hearing Officer, and Board of Zoning Appeals will be held at the Public Services Building, 4230 Elkhart Road Goshen, beginning in June and all future meetings until further notice.

Monday: 8am to 5pm | Tuesday-Friday: 8am to 4pm | Holiday Closings

We will not process certain requests after the following times: Board of Zoning Appeals & Plat/Plan Commission Filings must be brought in 1 hour before closing or by 3 p.m. on Filing Deadlines | Building Permits Requiring Health Department Approval must be brought in 30 minutes before closing | Building Permits Not Requiring Health Department Approval must be brought in 15 minutes before closing.

Elkhart County, Indiana
Planning & Development

Planning, GIS, Zoning, Building, Redevelopment and Code Enforcement

Mae Hope, Director


The Mission of the Elkhart County Department of Planning and Development is:
Focus on a long term commitment to economic vitality and efficient use of land while reflecting the highest professional standard with enduring regard for our customers and the public trust.

Bristol Innovation Park DPUD within the Town of Bristol

New Hearing Information

Date: August 20, 2026 with the Bristol Town Council

Time: To Be Determined

Location: To Be Determined

2026 Request for Proposals for GIS Services

Proposals are due on June 15th, 2026.

Download the Request for Proposals.

Redevelopment Commission Documents

Please Take Notice:

The Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission originally set for July 9th, 2026 has been canceled. The next public session is set for August 6th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Elkhart County Public Services Building, 4230 Elkhart Road, Goshen, IN 46526. Any and all business may be conducted at the meeting. Interested members of the public are invited to attend.

Download the RDC Annual Report Agenda.

Download the cancellation notice: June 2026.

Plat Committee & Plan Commission Documents

Download the planning agenda packet - morning meeting.

Download the plat agenda packet.

Hearing Officer & Unsafe Building Authority Documents

Download the agenda packet: July 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Documents

Download the agenda packet: July 2026

2026 Planning Calendar

Helpful Links