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About MACS

Established in 2016, Muncie Animal Care and Services (MACS) is a proud No-Kill animal shelter and animal control department of the City of Muncie, Indiana. MACS provides animal control services to the City of Muncie and Unincorporated Delaware County, and an adoption program for all. Our mission is to provide proper care and find happy homes for stray, abandoned and abused animals in our community. We seek to provide awareness of local laws concerning animals and animal welfare, provide connections to resources, and to reduce the number of stray and abused animals. 

Hours of Operation

• Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch).
• Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday Closed 
• We will be closed on the days listed in our Holiday Schedule tab.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, at times we may have to limit or suspend adoption and/or volunteering services. Please call before coming if being turned away at our door would pose an inconvenience, 765-747-4851.

Contact us:

• Our Office can be reached during business hours at (765)747-4851 for reclaims or inquiries. 
• (Please do not use the Web Form, Facebook, or email to report urgent issues.)  

To report an animal problem to Animal Control:

• Please call our Office during business hours at (765)747-4851.
• During after hours, please call Police Dispatch at (765)747-4838.
• For emergency situations, please dial 911.

MACS does not handle living wildlife.  For nuisance wildlife issues please refer to the Indiana DNR guidelines at https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2351.htm.

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Projects in the City of Muncie

Under Active Construction:

Muncie Downtown Gateway

Artist rendering of Downtown Gateway. Designed by REA.

Project: A north gateway into downtown with landscaped and bricked areas for pedestrians at the intersection of High and Franklin streets, including letters that spell “Muncie”, with the shape of Indiana forming the “I”. Behind the letters will be an image in the shape of White River.

Timeline: Construction has begun

Owner: City project partnered with Rundell Ernstberger Associates.

Estimated Cost: $700,000 paid for by the Muncie Redevelopment Commission.

Location: Intersection of Wysor, Franklin and High Streets

More Information:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/urban-infrastructure/housing-and-urban-development/work-starts-on-north-gateway-into-downtown-muncie-as-more-rentals-hinge-on-state-money/ar-AA1ojjHo

City of Muncie CCMG

Project: The Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges. Community Crossings is a partnership between INDOT and Hoosier communities, both urban and rural, to invest in infrastructure projects. Muncie will use these funds to work on roads on Granville. Walnut to McGalliard. Burlington from Luick to Bridge. And Meeker from 16^th to 29^th.

Timeline: May through June 2025 to start

Owner: City project and Indiana Department of Transportation

Estimated Cost:  $1,263407.00 ($631,704.00 City funds, $635,703.00 State funds)

Location:  Granville - Walnut to McGalliard. Burlington - Luick to Bridge. Meeker - 16^th to 29^th.

More Information:

https://www.in.gov/indot/doing-business-with-indot/local-public-agency-programs/community-crossing-matching-grant-program/

Storer Estates

City of Muncie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmHtHpw1u2Q

Storer Estates Construction” (YouTube video). Source: City of Muncie YouTube Channel. Picture of Storer Estates progress. 

Project: At the site of the former Storer Elementary school

Timeline: Construction has begun

Owner: D.R. Horton

Estimated Cost:  $9,010,000.00

Size: 34 Lots

Location: North Winthrop Road

More Information:

https://munciejournal.com/2022/07/22-lots-up-for-bid-at-storer-estates/

Walnut Townhomes

Photo Credit: C. Jameison

Artist rendering of Walnut Townhomes

Project: CRU Construction building 7 new townhomes across from Muncie Central HS.

Timeline: Construction has begun

Owner and Developer: CRU Construction

Size: 7 townhomes with rear garages

Location: 700 N. Walnut

More Information:

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/08/19/townhomes-being-proposed-for-walnut-street-across-from-muncie-central/70621852007/  

Washington Square Condos

Artist rendering of new condos at the former Delaware County Justice Center. Photo provided.

Project: On the site of the former Delaware County Courts and Justice center, a renovated building, when completed, will include 32 market priced apartments.

Timeline: Construction has begun

Owner and Developer: Justice Parking and Condominiums LLC

Estimated Cost: $3.4 million

Size: 32 market price apartments ranging from 1000 to 4000 sq. ft.

Location: Downtown on the site of the former Delaware County Courts and Justice center

More Information:

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/02/13/condo-development-presses-on-as-city-says-parking-deadline-met/69881981007/

https://www.munciejournal.com/2021/11/new-condos-to-be-built-at-former-delaware-county-justice-center-in-downtown-muncie/  

Cantio Hotel (Hilton brand)

Artist rendering of new 97-room boutique hotel, The Cantio Hotel, coming to Ball State University’s campus in 2026. Photo provided by Schahet Hotels LLC

Project: A boutique hotel near Ball State’s campus as part of the University Village revitalization project. The Cantio Hotel plans to include 97 guest rooms, an upscale restaurant, a rooftop bar and a ground-floor café. The hotel will connect to a new Ball State University performing arts center.

Timeline: Opening 2026

Size: 97 rooms

Owner: Ball State University

Developer: Schahet Hotels LLC in partnership with Hilton

Estimated Cost:  $32,000,000.00

Location: University Village

More Information:

https://www.indystar.com/story/money/2024/11/12/ball-state-breaks-ground-on-boutique-hotel-steps-away-from-campus/76201289007/

New Fire Station No. 6

March 12, 2025 photo of Fire Station during construction.

Project: Located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, replacing the current Fire Station No.6 which has served the city and the Whitely neighborhood for 65 years.

Timeline: Construction begun

Developer: Partnered with Hagerman GC

Owner: City Project

Estimated Cost: $8.7 million using EDIT. The fire department is also contributing $125,000 annually from its EMS funding, and they will also provide another $125,000 from that fund annually to go toward replacement of Fire Station No. 5.

Location: The corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

More Information:

https://www.munciejournal.com/2024/10/gm-development-hagerman-gc-city-and-muncie-fire-department-break-ground-on-new-fire-station-no-6/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/muncie-city-council-takes-first-step-in-approving-no-6-fire-station-bond-for-8-7-million/ar-BB1jzhpN

 Village Revitalization Project

Construction on Ball State’s campus. Photos by Isaach Watkins. Site Map provided by Ball State.

Project: A comprehensive plan to renovate the Village near campus including a performing arts center for university events. The City of Muncie has partnered with the university by providing $5,000,000.00 towards infrastructure ($2,000,000.00 coming from the MRC). Fairmount Properties is the developer. The total project cost is $195 million to design and construct a hotel, mix of retailers and restaurants, innovation spaces for office and research use, and apartments and townhouses.

Timeline: Construction has begun

Developer: Fairmount Properties

Approximate Cost: At Least $195 million

Location: Ball State University Village (just off campus)

More Information:

https://www.bsu.edu/web/the-village-revitalization

https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-advances-village-revitalization-plan

Till Pond

Concept for the Till Pond. Photo provided by City of Muncie

Project: The City of Muncie has acquired a 5.6-acre pond as well as 13 acres along South Tillotson in order to improve green spaces and public parks. The City plans to convert the area into an ADA-compliant public fishing lake with multiple fishing piers, including one that is ADA-compliant.

Timeline: End of 2025

Owner: City Project

Contractor: Muncie’s FlatLand Resources

Estimated Cost: $931,000 contract ($25,000 for the land itself); $500,000 paid by State grant

Size: 13 more acres (with 5.6 acre sized pond)

Location: Southwest side on South Tillotson Avenue at Memorial Dr.

More Information:

 https://indianapublicradio.org/news/2025/02/muncie-says-till-pond-construction-about-to-begin/

 Southern Terrace

March 2025 Southern Terrace under construction.

Project: Southern Terrace includes 45 residences. 20 of the properties are single family homes, with an additional 25 townhomes. The homes will only be available for residents earning 30-80% of the Area Mean Income. It transformed vacant, blighted lots into beautiful properties, which benefits the neighborhoods.

Timeline: Under Construction

Developer:  Advantix Development

Estimated Cost: $12,100,000.00   Awarded $1.2 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) by the State of Indiana.  MRC and EDIT funds combined provided $1.2 million for infrastructure. 

Scope: 45 new residences

Location: Industry, Southside, Blaine Southeast, Eastside, and Whitely neighborhoods

More Information:

https://www.munciejournal.com/2024/02/southern-terrace-moves-forward-45-new-affordable-residences-to-be-constructed/

Tillotson Avenue Transmission Line Project

June 2025

June 2025

Project: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in northwest Muncie.

Timeline: Under Construction

Developer:  American Electric Power

Estimated Cost:  $13.5 million

Scope: The project strengthens the local electric transmission system by replacing aging poles and wires that date back to the 1960s with modern equipment. Outages within the aging underground facilities are difficult to identify and fix. The power line has experienced several extended power outages in recent years due to these issues. Replacing the existing underground line with new, upgraded wire will improve the line’s operational performance, reduce the likelihood of extended power outages and enhance electric reliability for area customers.

Location: I&M representatives started construction in February 2024 to rebuild an aging underground power line along Tillotson Avenue between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek, just south of Euclid Avenue.

More Information: https://aeptransmission.com/indiana/TillotsonAvenue/

Columbus Avenue

June 2025 Columbus Ave

Day 1 of Columbus Ave. reconstruction

Project: Road rebuild to connect YMCA to the Cardinal Greenway.

Timeline: Start May 2025

Owner: City of Muncie

Estimated Cost: $2,394,000.00.  Paid for by READI

Location: Columbus Ave at Walnut, East to Madison.

More Information:

Kilgore Place

Project: Muncie’s first combined affordable and market rate apartment complex.  Situated along the White River on Kilgore Ave will have 120 units.

Timeline: Estimated completion late 2025

Owner: Home 2 Suites

Estimated Cost: 

Location: 4200 Blk W Bethel Ave.

More Information:

Dutch Brothers Coffee

Beginning Construction on Dutch Bros Coffee

Project: New coffee shop on Northeast side of Muncie.

Timeline: June 2025

Owner: TWG

Estimated Cost:  $27 million investment by Developer, City of Muncie.  City of Muncie contribution $2.7 mil in infrastructure via PILOT, EDIT and MRC

Location: 1111 E McGalliard Ave

More Information:

Home 2 Suites

Home 2 Suites under construction.  Photo credit: C. Jameison

Project: 102 room Home 2 Suites hotel.

Timeline: Winter 2025

Owner: Home 2 Suites

Estimated Cost: 

Location: 4200 Blk W Bethel Ave.

More Information:

WAWA

Stock WAWA photo

Project: Wawa Gas Station under construction

Timeline: Under construction

Owner: WAWA

Estimated Cost: $3,100,000 projected investment

Location: East side of Muncie, 4701 E. Jackson

More Information:

Muncie Central Parking Lot

Muncie Central Parking lot rehab

Project: Phased work on the parking lot rehab for the YMCA and Muncie Central

Timeline: Majority of work to be completed once school dismisses for the summer.  Completion July 2025

Owner: Muncie Community Schools

Estimated Cost: 

Location: Muncie Central HS, Fieldhouse and YMCA

More Information:

Popeyes

Popeyes rehab

Project: Popeyes Chicken purchased the former Domo and is converting the building.

Timeline: Fall 2025

Owner: Popeyes Chicken

Estimated Cost: 

Location: 3000 N Wheeling Ave.

7 Brew Coffee McGalliard

7 Brew McGalliard

Project: 7 Brew Coffee second Muncie location

Timeline: Construction to begin 2025

Owner: Private

Estimated Cost: $1,500,000.00

Location: 602 W. McGalliard Rd

Design/Announced Projects: 

“Together To House” Permanent Supportive Housing Project

Project: Muncie’s “Together to House” project is a new supportive housing initiative aimed at addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income families. Awarded by The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) in a highly competitive selection process, funding will support the development of 38 affordable housing units across multiple structures in the city, a $15.9 million project in total.

Timeline: In Development

Owner: City of Muncie

Estimated Cost: $15.9 million with funding from tax credits awarded by The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), City of Muncie, Open Door and the Developer Cours Capital.

Scope: 38 units, with a mix of apartment-style units designed to accommodate individuals and families in need

Location: Thomas Park Avondale neighborhood

More Information:

https://www.munciejournal.com/2024/11/muncie-indiana-awarded-tax-credits-for-15-9-million-together-to-house-supportive-housing-project/

INDOT’S “Improve 32”

Project: The Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) Greenfield District, with funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is conducting intersection improvements project located along SR 32 at Madison Ave. and Hackley Streets.  These intersections encompass three of the top four serious accident locations in the city.  The purpose of the project is to reduce the frequency of overall crashes and high severity crashes at the intersections of SR 32 and Madison Ave. and SR 32 and Hackley St., and a stable flow of traffic.

Timeline: Starting construction in mid 2027 or 2028

Owner: State Project

Estimated Cost: $4 and $7 million

Construction: The Indiana Dept of Transportation (INDOT)

Scope: The intersections in the project area are Main Street and Madison Street, Jackson and Madison Street, Main and Hackley Street and Jackson and Hackley Street

More Information:

https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2025/02/public-meeting-held-by-indiana-department-of-transportation-to-improve-safety-and-efficiency-on-s-r-32-intersections?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indot-planning-to-build-4-roundabouts-in-downtown-muncie

COMPLETED PROJECTS: 

Westside Skatepark

Muncie Skatepark Concept. Provided by City of Muncie.

Project: A new 15,000 square foot skatepark at Westside Park. Designed by Hunger Skateparks, who collected public input to finalize the design in 2022.

Timeline: Design 2023/Build 2024/ OPEN June 2025

Design and Construction: Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA) and Hunger Skateparks

Estimated Cost:  $463,000.00.  Paid with ARP funding, the MRC, and Community Foundation support.

Size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Location: Westside Park

More Information:

 https://hungerskateparks.com/portfolio/muncie-indiana-skatepark/

https://www.facebook.com/people/Muncie-Skatepark/100026942839908/  

Holiday Inn Express

                                                                              June 2025 Complete

Project: 105 room Holiday Inn Express

Timeline: Completed and open June 2025

Owner: Amerilodge Group

Estimated Cost: 

Location: 6100 W Hometown Blvd.

More Information:

Riverbend Flats

City of Muncie Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnnaB-1BQRA&t=2s

“Riverbend Flats” (YouTube video). Source: City of Muncie YouTube Channel. Infographic on Riverbend Flats and Kilgore Place housing units.

Project: Riverbend Flats, completed in the spring of 2023, has 60 apartment units. Some of the Riverbend amenities include a clubhouse and fitness center, free Wi-Fi in all apartments, a common area, and a playground area.

Timeline: Completed 

Buyer’s Market Distribution Facility

The Buyer's Market new fulfillment center at the former Pepsi Street, photo by Isaach Watkins.

Project: Buyer's Market, operating an off-price retail store in Muncie Mall and 9 other locations in the Midwest, has leased the former Pepsi facility on North Walnut Street. It will serve as a sorting and storage facility, allowing for bulk deliveries from retailers to be priced and distributed to all Buyer’s Market locations.

Timeline: Complete

Owner: Buyer’s Market

Scope: Plan to add 30 jobs to the newly leased sorting and storage facility

Location: The former Pepsi facility on North Walnut Street

More Information:

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2024/09/04/ex-pepsi-facility-leased-by-buyers-market-for-storage-sorting/75054708007/

https://www.munciejournal.com/024/08/buyers-market-to-create-up-to-60-new-jobs-at-former-pepsi-building/

City View 1

Photo of City View townhome.

Project: City View is a mixture of single-family homes and townhouses built on single lots across central and south Muncie. The affordable housing project has a rent-to-own component.

Timeline: Completed

Developer: Pivotal Home Solutions

Estimated Cost: $11.15 million

Scope: 48 new residences

More information:

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/19/affordable-housing-projects-underway-at-scattered-sites-in-muncie/70229462007/

https://www.munciejournal.com/2023/05/city-view-groundbreaking-announced-for-may-17/

City View 2

Project: City View 2 is an $11.8 million project that consists almost entirely of single-family workforce housing homes on scattered sites. They are rental units to begin with options to purchase later. Tenants will receive a credit for part of the rent to go toward the purchase price of the home.

Timeline: Completed

Developer: Pivotal Home Solutions

Estimated Cost: $11.8 million. The city provided $1.18 million from combined efforts of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission (MRC), Tax Abatement from Council, HOME Funds from Community Development and the mayor’s EDIT Funds

Scope: 37 lots

Location: 10 new homes in the Southside Neighborhood, 10 in the Thomas Park/Avondale area and 17 in the combined Industry, Blaine SE and East Central neighborhoods. 

More Information:

https://munciejournal.com/2022/02/city-of-muncie-secures-developer-for-11-8-million-redevelopment-project-named-city-view-2/

YMCA On Walnut

The newly opened YMCA near Muncie Central. Photo by Isaach Watkins.

Project: A state-of-the-art, 73,000 square foot facility located next to Muncie Central High School. The vision is for a community gathering space, centered around wellbeing that will benefit children, families, and the community at large.

Timeline: Completed

Ribbon Cutting on March 8, 2025: https://business.munciechamber.org/events/Details/ribbon-cutting-ymca-of-muncie-1315019?sourceTypeId=Website

Size: 73,000 sq. ft.

Location: Downtown, Muncie Central High School’s campus on Walnut

More Information:

https://www.munciejournal.com/2024/08/ball-brothers-foundation-grantee-spotlight-qa-with-the-ymca-of-muncie/

https://www.muncieymca.org/muncie-redevelopment-commission-purchases-downtown-ymca-with-plans-of-re-investing-in-the-muncie-community/

Muncie Crisis Center

The newly opened Muncie Crisis Center. Photo by Payton Glesing.

Project: The Muncie Crisis Center provides mental health and addiction services to individuals in crisis. The crisis center provides a place for people to go instead of waiting at the emergency room or being taken to jail. Individuals in crisis can be taken to the Crisis Center, where they receive help from trained behavioral health professionals.

Timeline: Completed, opened February 2025

Owner: City of Muncie, Operated by Meridian Health

Estimated Cost: $2 million from the American Rescue Plan, a portion of the $1.1 million in opioid settlements funds and the Mayor’s Economic Development Income Tax Funds.

Location: 809 W. Eighth Street and Hoyt Avenue (formerly Workman’s Bar)

More Information:

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/03/07/crisis-center-to-confront-addictions-mental-stress-cases-in-community/69932816007/

Gillman Home Center

Project: Gillman Home Center, hardware store and lumber yard

Timeline: Completed, opened in September 2022

Owner: Gillman Home Center

Estimated Cost: 3.5 million private investment.  City of Muncie demolished the Red Carpet Inn, a long standing hotel that had become an eyesore.  The city also planted trees and completed part of the parking lot for the business.

Location: 29^th Street and Madison Street

Gainbridge Field at McCulloch Park

Project: Gainbridge Field at McCulloch Park

Timeline: Completed, opened in June 2022

Owner: City of Muncie

Estimated Cost: $1.5 million rehab of Lafferty Field in Muncie at McCulloch Park.  Contributions by Ball State University, Gainbridge President and CEO Dan Towriss and the Cal Ripkin Jr. Foundation.

Location: McCulloch Park

Dunkin Donuts - McGalliard

Dunkin McGalliard.

Project: Dunkin Donuts purchased an existing building and remodeled for their second location in Muncie.  Plans for a third location TBD.

Timeline: Completed, purchased in 2022, opened in 2024

Owner: Privately owned franchise

Location: 1010 W McGalliard Rd

Parlor Doughnuts

Parlor Doughnuts

Project: Parlor Doughnuts purchased an empty building and remodeled for their use.

Timeline: Completed, purchased in 2023, opened February 2024

Owner: Private enterprise.

Location: 909 W. McGalliard Rd

Raising Cane's

Cane's

Project:  Raising Cane's chicken franchise 

Timeline: Completed.  Purchased and opened in 2023

Owner: Private

Estimated Value: $2,200,000.00

Location: 711 W McGalliard Rd

7 Brew Coffee Tillotson

7 Brew Tillotson

Project: 7 Brew built a new building on Tillotson Ave.  This is their first location in Muncie with more to come.

Timeline: Completed, opened February 2023

Owner: Private

Estimated Value: $1,446,000.00. 

Location: 308 S Tillotson Ave

Shoe Dept

Shoe Dept

Project: Previously located in the Muncie Mall the Shoe Dept purchased this property and remodeled into an 8k sq ft location to be able to stay in the Muncie market.

Timeline: Completed, opened February 2025

Owner: Private

Location: 518 W. McGalliard Rd.

About the Office

The Mayor is the city executive and the head of the executive branch. The specific duties and responsibilities are defined by state statutes (Indiana Code 36-4-5). A few of those items include: enforcement of City and State statutes, informing the legislative body a variety of required items of information, make recommendations to the legislative body, supervise subordinate officers, ensure efficient government of the city, and approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body.

About the Mayor

Dan Ridenour was elected Mayor after serving four years on the Muncie City Council. Professionally, he comes from 30 years in the banking/finance field. He served as a Regional Manager with three different banks over his career. Dan has also been a very active community volunteer, serving organizations ranging from helping low income seniors with home repairs to preparing five-year-olds for kindergarten at Muncie Community Schools.

Dan Ridenour grew up with a mother who is a retired teacher and his father was a pastor. Dan is the author of three books on credit scoring. He enjoys distance running (completing 17 full and 33 half-marathons), basketball, reading and spending time with his family. Dan and his wife, Sherry, have four children and four grandchildren. 

About the Council

The City Council consists of nine members who serve as the legislative branch for the city of Muncie. Six members are elected by the voters in their district and three at-large members are elected by the voters and represent every citizen in the City. Each member serves a four-year term. The Muncie City Council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Muncie City Hall Auditorium. You can find a link to the calendar of meetings below.  Secure mailboxes are located in the City Clerk's Office.

City Council District Map

Standing Committees: Permanent subcommittees made up of three to all nine members of City Council that review and make recommendations on specific policy areas such as government administration, finance, public services, public works, land and traffic, environmental impact and tax abatement.  

 City Council Documents: 

• Agendas
• Minutes
• Packets

2024 Budget

2025 Budget

Resilient Muncie Climate Action Plan (res. 11-23)

WATCH MEETINGS

April 1, 2024 City Council Meeting Audio 

April 24, 2024 Public Works Committee Meeting Audio

City Council Members:

About the Department

    The Muncie Building Commissioner's Office is a team of dedicated and determined officials to enforce local & state codes as well as the Muncie Ordinances. The team in the Building Commissioner's Office are not only workers of the city, but also residents who care about this community. This office helps educate the public on city and state codes and ordinances. They provide services such as obtaining proper permits, along with inspections. They also take calls on complaints from citizens regarding unsafe houses, vacant and/or abandoned properties, abandoned junk vehicles parked on a property, tall grass, weeds and overgrowth, trash & debris, and any other building or zoning issues that may arise within the community.

    Code enforcement wants to help the community by providing these services to help make Muncie more attractive and safer place for all. All permit applications may be submitted in person, sent through the mail or sent via email. Please email to the below email addresses.

             Hannah Collins - hcollins@muncie.in.gov

             Karessa Sanders - ksanders@muncie.in.gov 

Unsafe Building Information

• Unsafe Building Hearing Authority
  

Useful links

• Building Commissioner's Office Guidelines / Year Round Permitting Guidelines & Fee Schedules
• HVAC License Requirement
• Electrician's License Requirements
• Required Inspection Procedures
• All Building-related Forms & Applications
• Registration of a Vacant and/or Abandoned Structure

Pay Permit Fees & Other Fines

Once you have received a call or email that your permit has been approved and you have been given the permit amount, you may make payments in the following ways;

•            Over the phone with the card information
  • There is an additional 3% charge added for using this service.  
•            Check made out to City of Muncie
  • The address associated with the fee on the memo line
•            Cash in the exact amount

You will need the following items to make your payment:

•          Address for which the Permit is for
•          Amount Due

Belinda Munson - Muncie City Clerk

Thank you for visiting the web page for the office of the Muncie City Clerk! I hope that you will find the answers to all of your questions here. If not, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone at 765-747-4831 or visit our office at 300 N. High Street Muncie, IN. 47305.

Clerk's Responsibilities:  (I.C. 36-4-10)

• Include but is not limited to; recording and retention of City Council minutes, ordinances and resolutions; liaison for the members of City Council, providing packets for the monthly meetings, uploading documents to the website, posting notices of the meetings;
• also, Recording Insurance Contracts;
• Retention of City Records;
• Retention of Abatement records;
• Filing of Tort Claims;
• Take in Bond & Restitution Payments;
• Receiving Parking fines and depositing payments of fines; 
• Input Traffic Infractions and Ordinance Violations;
• Notary Services per Indiana Code (I.C. 33-42-9-4)
• The City Clerk’s office is a responsible for the physical receipt of bids and quotes for public projects. 

Court Business

• Serves as the Clerk of Muncie City Court. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing daily operation of the office, maintaining court records, balancing and reconciling daily receipts for deposit, preparing periodic reports detailing court collections and disbursements and preparing court expenditure and revenue reports for the Indiana State Court Administrator and State Board of Accounts;
• Collects and processes payments for court fines and costs;
• If you need to review court information after business hours you can access cases at: MyCase.gov
• The Muncie City Clerk is required by Indiana Code to collect copy fees of $1.00 per page plus $3.00 per document if certification is required. To obtain court records complete the form City Court Records Request Form and send a cashiers check or money order to the Muncie City Clerk.

Bid Process

The bids must be submitted in the proper format to the City Clerk’s office 8:45 a.m. prior to the Board of Works meeting the day the bid is due. Information on the bid process can be found in the Community Development Link: Bids and RFP

Public Information

Most public records are available on the City’s website or through Municode. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please feel free to complete a request for public information (link below) and submit the request to the City Clerk’s office or Human Resources.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The City Clerk's office can not provide information regarding personal driving records. We accept payment for parking and driving violations at the link below:

https://publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay#/

If you need assistance with driving records or suspensions you can call the BMV Contact Center at 888-692-6841.

Key Service

• Public Meeting Information
• Online Payments 
• Request for Public Information
• City Court Records Request Form

Honorable Amanda Dunnuck, Judge

Muncie City Court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, state infractions, and city ordinance violations. The court has geographical jurisdiction in Delaware County, not just within the city limits of Muncie.

Court Schedule

Note that you can find information about your case online via the state courts database at https://mycase.in.gov.

** If you have any questions regarding an Infraction or Ordinance Violations,
    please contact the Clerk of the Court at 765-747-4831.

Diversion Programs

• Get information about diversion programs for state infractions and misdemeanors

Contact:

About the Department

The primary function of the department is to administer entitlement grants to the City of Muncie from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), currently including:

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• Community Development Block Grant-COVID-19 (CDBG-CV)
• Home Investment Partnership Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

These are intended by HUD to develop and revitalize viable urban communities by providing decent affordable housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

Notices

Announcements

PY 2025 CDBG and HOME Environmental Review 

PY 2025 Finding of No Significant Impact Request for Release of Funds

719 W. Charles Consulting Party Meeting Summary and Link

Invitation to Participate in the Section 106 Review as a Consulting Party to avoid, minimize or mitigate an adverse effect within the Area of Potential Effect for the Together to House Permanent Supportive Housing located at 719 W. Charles St. 

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft

PY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft Available for Review and Public Comment

HOME ARP ALLOCATION PLAN AMENDMENT 1

PY 2025 CDBG Public Service Application

CDBG and HOME Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period 

PY 2025 CDBG and HOME Applications are available. Optional Application Information Meeting 10am on 12/16/2024

Notice of Public Hearing- PY 2024 Action Plan Substantial Amendment 

City of Muncie CDBG & HOME Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Program Year 2023

Notice of Public Hearing- PY 2021 Action Plan Substantial Amendment 

2024 CDBG & HOME Annual Action PLan Draft Available 

Notification of Changes to HOME Homebuyer Recapture Policy

PY 2024 CDBG and HOME Applications Available, Public Hearing Announcement 

PY 2022 CAPER 12/21/2023

PY 2022 CAPER Draft 1

Notice of PY 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 

Amendments to the PY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan/ PY 2020 Action Plan

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN MUNCIE, IN

Notification of Change- Substantial Amendment to the 2021, 2022, 2023 Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan 

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Wheelchair Lift Bid Packet

Blood-N-Fire Widow Replacement Bid Packet

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs

PY 2023 Action Plan Final Draft

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and COMMENT PERIOD  CDBG / HOME Program Year 2023 Annual Action Plan

Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Acquisition of former Workman's Bar for Crisis Center

2022 Warming Centers  Poster

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PY2022

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) opens on October 1, 2021, accepting online and mail-in applications for Program Year 2022.  Please see below to learn how to apply.

New this year: Apply for water assistance when you apply for your energy assistance. If you pay your water/wastewater bill, check “water” on your EAP application and include your water bill to be considered for water assistance. Please click here for more details about IHCDA's Water Program.

About the Office

The Controller's Office primary function entails the financial accountability and receipt of all funds for the City of Muncie processed through the following transactions:

• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
• Approves all purchases
• Payroll
• Permit Applications for Transient Merchants
• Prepares all budgets
• Reconciliation of all Bank Statements

Finance division

This division is headed by the City Controller and has the responsibility for all financial matters and other duties assigned by state law, city code, and the Mayor. 

Financial Report Archives

The following pages are configured within a special "archives" feature so that previous years documents can be accessed easily. See the content window below titled "Financial Reports" for the most recent reports of both types.

• Monthly Expense Reports Archive
• Weekly Claims Archive

Additional Reports

• Budgets and Annual Reports page

About the Office

Muncie Economic Development consists of four divisions with programs that cultivate opportunities and community resources to improve Muncie’s vitality as a place to live, work, learn, and grow.  Redevelopment Commission, Residential Programs, Economic Development Commission, and Industrial Revolving Loan Fund are the four divisions that assist with business development opportunities, abandoned residential properties, residential programs, tax abatement recommendation, collaboration for entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, live work areas, and federal grants to assist manufacturing.

Featured Initiatives

• Redevelopment Commission Programs
  • Residential Programs
  • Abandoned Residential Properties
    
    
• Economic Development Commission Programs
  • Industrial Revolving Loan Fund Program
  • Microloan Program

Frequently-Asked Questions

About the Department

     The Muncie Fire Department serves to protect the lives and property by reducing the effects of fire and by responding to medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue emergencies, and disasters.

     Our department provides a proactive, highly trained professional service for the City of Muncie by conducting fire prevention, fire inspections, fire investigations, fire safety education, fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue response, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities.

     We actively participate in our community, serving as role models and striving to utilize all available resources at our command effectively and efficiently in order to provide services deemed excellent by our citizens.

For ALL Emergencies: Dial 911

Fire Investigations: (765) 747-4849

Fire Prevention Bureau: (765) 747-4876

Social Media

Visit our Facebook Page!

About the Division

Emergency Medical Services (or EMS) is an important service provided by the Muncie Fire Department. The EMS team provides out-of-hospital acute care and transport to medical facilities within the community. 

• For questions related to EMS billing, see our FAQs page.

About the Department

The City of Muncie provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, ancestry, or United States military service veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Muncie complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Muncie does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected classification in employment or in the provision of services.

Job Application Process

Welcome to the City of Muncie's application process! 

• To apply for an open position, visit our online Employment Application

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Any application not completed in its entirety may be rejected.  A resume may be attached to your application; however, it will not be a substitute for a complete application. 

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Job Opportunity Information

• Public Safety Recruiting
• Muncie Sanitary Job Openings

Current City job openings are listed below. To view a specific job opportunity click the position name.  NOTE:  If no jobs are listed, there are currently no openings available.

Visit our COVID-19 Housing Information Page

About the Department 

History

The hard work and determination of many concerned citizens throughout the Muncie Community resulted in the creation of the Muncie Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on February 12, 1964 with the passing of Ordinance 1627. Because of this, along with increased powers and duties since its inception, MHRC has been able to work for ALL segments of the Muncie Community to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens.

Purpose

It is the public policy of the City of Muncie to provide all of its citizens equal opportunity in education, public accommodations, and housing discrimination based on race, religion, sex, disability, color or national origin is an impediment to equal opportunity. The practice of denying these civil rights to properly qualified persons solely on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, color or national origin is contrary to the principals of freedom and equality of opportunity and is a burden to the objective of the public policy of this City of Muncie and shall be considered discriminatory practices.

About the Commissioners

The Muncie Human Rights Commission is comprised of community volunteers who are representative of the various religious, educational, ethnic, and disabled groups in our community. Each Commissioner must be a registered voter and a resident of the City of Muncie. He/she is appointed by the Mayor or common council to serve a three-year term.

Powers and Duties

So as to enforce the Muncie Human Rights ordinance, which protects the civil rights of ALL Muncie citizens, MHRC is granted certain powers. Several of these include:

• Investigate, conciliate and hear complaints. Make findings and recommendations, issue cease and desist orders.
• Provide protection from retaliation for any person who has filed a complaint, testified in any hearing before the commission, or assisted in any other was in any matter under investigation.

How to File a Complaint

If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, religion, disability, color or national origin, you may file a complaint by contacting the MHRC office by email or stopping by the office and filling out an intake form. After we review the preliminary complaint to determine if MHRC has jurisdiction, the investigator will then instruct you on your next steps. If MHRC does not have jurisdictional rights for your complaint, we will then file your complaint with either the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), HUD (Housing complaints) or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Employment complaints).

• Report Concerns online 

About the Department

This department is managed by the Parks and Recreation board. The board consists of four members appointed by the mayor in accordance with Indiana Statutes and one ex-officio member, appointed by the School Trustees board for the Muncie Community Schools. The Parks and Recreation department's responsibilities include but are not be limited to those powers, duties, and responsibilities delegated by IC 36-10-3.

Construction, operation, and maintenance of all city parks and recreation facilities, and any other powers, duties, and responsibilities assigned by state law, the city code, and the mayor.

City Parks Information

• Learn about each park and see a map of our parks

Park Vandalism

• Report vandalism to Muncie Parks

Social Media

About the Park

This beautiful park is located approximately five miles just southeast of Muncie. The reservoir and park area boasts 3.3 miles of aquatic recreation and more than 750 land acres of natural landscape. We offer numerous  activities for you, friends and family to enjoy! Some of the wide array of activities we offer include boating, swimming, fishing, camping, hiking/biking trails, ATV trails, and horseback riding trails. Prairie Creek also hosts several spectacular events, such as triathlons, concerts, festivals, and family reunions. We have rentable shelters and overnight cabins, also!

For more information about this great park, see the navigation to the right.

Map of the Park

New Online Booking! Click Book Now for: Camping, cabins, shelters, and more.

The Muncie Police Department is accepting applications for new hire and lateral applicants. 

Click this link to apply.

FREE! Gun Locks:  The Muncie Police Department is providing free gun locks.  If you are interested in obtaining a free gun lock you may contact the Muncie Police Department office of the Chief of Police office at 765-747-4822

About the Office

What We Do:

At the Muncie Police Department, we are committed to taking every action within our power to make our residents and visitors safe and secure so they can go about their daily lives and business.

The City of Muncie is a great place to live, work, and play. The Muncie Police Department will work hard to make sure this doesn’t change.

Who We Are:

We are proud to have a diverse, well trained force of officers serving our City. Many of our officers hold various advanced degrees, certifications, and other forms of specialized training that brings a skillset as diverse as the dedicated men and women of the Muncie Police Department that put their lives on the line every day to protect our city.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Muncie Police Department is to improve the quality of life of all persons within the Muncie Community by strengthening a partnership based on individual responsibility and community commitment which enhances safe, secure neighborhoods through the delivery of quality police service.

About the Department

Public Access/Media films and records various public meetings and ensures their availability to the public. Various programs and content can be viewed on the City of Muncie’s Public Access TV channels, or through the City’s social media. While the role of the City’s overall Communications Department includes responsibilities both internally and externally, Public Access media makes up one aspect of the City’s communications strategy. Public Access Media helps ensure governmental transparency and ease of access to stated meetings.

Social Media

City of Muncie Facebook

Fire Department Facebook

Prairie Creek Facebook

Muncie Parks Facebook

Tuhey Pool Facebook

City of Muncie Twitter

City of Muncie YouTube

Report a Problem to the Department of Public Works

About the Department

The Public Works/Street Department is responsible for providing the following services:

• Engineering
• Streets – Paving & Patching
• Sidewalks
• Striping
• Street Signs
• Alley Grading
• Traffic Signals
• Snow Removal
• Street Closures (map)
• Street Lights
• Sidewalk Reimbursement Program

Contact the Muncie Sanitary District - www.munciesanitary.org - for the following services:

• Trash Pickup
• Recycling
• Street Sweeping
• Drain Cleaning
• Wastewater
• Sanitary Sewers
• Stormwater