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.

Office Closure Notice

Our counters will be closed, and inspections will be limited, on the following dates:

  • September 28th, 2026
  • September 29th, 2026

Additionally, no transactions will be processed on the following date as we transition to a new computer system.

  • October 23rd, 2026

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Redevelopment Commission Documents

Please take notice: The Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission public session originally set for September 3rd at 2:00 PM has been canceled. The next public session is set for October 1st, 2026 at 2:00 PM 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.

Plat Committee & Plan Commission Documents

Download the plat agenda packet.

Download the plan agenda packet.

Hearing Officer & Unsafe Building Authority Documents

Download the agenda packet: September 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Documents

Download the agenda packet: September 2026

2026 Planning Calendar

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