Adoptable PetsRecruiting and EmploymentDonations, Volunteers and SponsorsTraining DivisionSpay/Neuter and Stray HoldsPrograms/Public EducationRental, Eviction, Mortgage AssistanceAround the CityAnimal OrdinancesSafe StationsAffordable Housing PartnersDog ParksEMS BillingHOME - ARPCDBG Public Service PartnersMACS Animal StatisticsExample of Previous ProjectsHoliday SchedulePlansEnvironmental ReviewsBids and RFPsLinksPermitting Forms & ApplicationsInspectionsAdjacent Divisions / The City of Muncie, Indiana

Adopt Don't Shop!

By choosing to adopt instead of “shop”, you are directly helping to decrease the number of homeless pets. Most importantly, you are giving the animal the gift of a second chance and a new life in a loving home.

When adopting from MACS, you are receiving an animal that is spayed/neutered, heartworm/combo tested, given age appropriate vaccines, dewormed and given flea preventative prior to adoption ($300+ value!). Adoption comes with a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian.

Potential adopters must provide a copy of their pet policy in their lease and submit an adoption application. Applications can be obtained in person during business hours. Please note, applications can take up to 3 business days to be processed. Applicants will be notified via email of approval or disapproval. Please check your email if you have submitted an application.

Approved applicants that currently have a dog(s) in their home are required to schedule a meet-and-greet appointment to ensure the potential adoption will be a good fit.

View our adoptable pets on Petfinder!

Adoption Fees:

Dogs: $100*.

Cats: $65*.

*MACS can only receive cash or check payment – no cards.

*MACS offers many adoption specials and events! Please call or visit our Facebook page for current specials!

If planning to adopt, please bring a leash/pet carrier. Cardboard carriers can be purchased for $5, while supplies last.

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.

Come Join Our Team!

The Muncie Fire Department is now accepting applications for those ready to answer one of the most rewarding callings in public service. As a firefighter, you'll join a dedicated team of professionals who make a real difference every single day by protecting lives, saving property, and serving as pillars of strength in your community. This career offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, continuous training in life-saving skills, and the unique satisfaction that comes from rushing toward danger when others retreat. If you're seeking a career that combines physical challenge, mental engagement, teamwork, and the chance to make an impact this is your opportunity to join the ranks of Muncie's bravest.

MFD Application For Employment

We will be offering the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the Muncie Fire Training Center for applicants free of charge as well as accepting current valid CPAT cards.

CPAT Guide

The Muncie Fire Department is currently accepting Lateral Transfers. Applicants must be a contributing member of the 1977 Police and Fire Pension, meet the Indiana state residency requirement, and have a current and valid Driver's License.

MFD Application for Lateral Transfer

Applicants may call the Office of the Chief at (765) 747-4870.

Muncie Fire Department provides 911 service to the City of Muncie. We offer competitive pay, very competitive benefits, aggressive protocols, a great schedule and work environment.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Donate!

If you would like to help the shelter by donating items, please visit our Amazon Wishlist for an updated list.

Monetary donations can also be submitted to the shelter online through The Community Foundation. Click here to donate online via The Community Foundation.

Supplies and monetary donations are always accepted in the Office during business hours!

MACS Spring Wishlist

Foster!

We are always taking applications for new fosters! Help us save lives!

Foster Flyer

Volunteer!

We welcome help with dishes, laundry, cleaning and yardwork! Call our Office at 747-4851 during business hours to see what help we need today.

Sponsors

The Muncie Fire Department Training Division provides the required training for firefighters to accomplish the mission of the Muncie Fire Department. This includes instruction and training in a variety of emergency response categories and results in certifications from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and other accreditation organizations. These certifications include Hazardous Materials, Firefighter I/II, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor, Fire Officer, Technical Rescue, Fire Inspection, Fire Investigation, and EMS.

Recruits will receive over 360 hours of training upon appointment to the Muncie Fire Department resulting in certifications in Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations and Firefighter I/II. Recruits will also receive EMS training resulting in a National Registry EMT and Indiana EMT certification.

Jason Bilyeu
Training Chief
765-747-4753
jbilyeu@muncie.in.gov

Spay/Neuter

MACS does not have a veterinarian on staff. We partner with local veterinarians to spay, neuter, and provide medical care to our sheltered animals. We cannot provide spay/neuter, vaccination, or medical services to the public/owned animals. Please visit the Resources for Pet Owners tab for low-cost options and services.

Stray holds

PER ORDINANCE 23-17 – Animals impounded as stray with identification will be held for four business days, not including the date of impoundment. Animals impounded as stray without identification will be held for three business days, not including the date of impoundment. Animals not reclaimed during their stray hold will immediately become property of the city of Muncie and entered into our adoption program, if deemed adoptable. While impounded, stray animals are posted to our Facebook page. We strongly recommend coming to the shelter and physically checking for your lost animal.

Smoke Detectors

The Fire Prevention Bureau participates in providing smoke detectors to citizens within the community who have difficulty financially in obtaining a required smoke detector. For assistance, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (765) 747-4876.

Toys for Tots

The Muncie Fire Fighters Toys For Tots program works in conjunction with the Salvation Army to distribute toys and other items to children in our community during the holiday season. The Toys For Tots program is run strictly with donation dollars and volunteers. New and gently used toys may be donated to the Toys for Tots program at any of the seven Muncie Fire Stations year-round, or at the Toys for Tots site in the Southway Plaza on South Madison in November and December.

If you are interested in receiving support from this program for your family, please contact the Salvation Army at (765) 289-7924. All eligibility screenings are run through the Salvation Army. Sign-up begins the last week of October and runs through the first week of November.

Community Development and Mid-Eastern Indiana Association of Realtors Fair Housing Training - 5/3/2023

Muncie's Rental Advocacy Book: THE RENTER'S BOOK

In many cases, tenants feel that they are at a disadvantage in many rental situations. In some
situations, while appearing as a loss, may actually favor or benefit tenants, but a lack of
accessible knowledge or familiarity with state and local laws, allows tenants to give the landlord,
or management company, the upper hand. In addition, landlords, or management companies,
are often more informed regarding the obligations specified by the Indiana Code. However, this
does not mean that there are not abuses of power. The purpose of THE RENTER'S BOOK is to provide
both tenants and landlords, in the city of Muncie, Indiana with information regarding their rights
and obligations under Indiana landlord-tenant law, and provide helpful resources within the
community.

Solving Rental Disputes Without Legal Action

As a tenant or landlord you can save time and money by deciding to use court-based mediation for your eviction case.

Eviction Mediation Graphic (text provided above)

for more information, or to enroll in the mediation program contact:

Delaware County, Indiana

EMILY ANDERSON
Delaware County Court Administrator
765.747.7734

Rental Assistance thru Indiana Housing Now

1-844-463-7368

Emergency Rental Assistance

If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic.

Visit the CFPB’s Rental Assistance Finder to find out what this means for you and what you can do. The CFPB’s site also includes resources to help renters and landlords understand other resources to help navigate various financial hardships related to the pandemic.

COVID Rental Relief

Rental Eviction Step-by-Step Guide

The federal eviction moratorium expires this week and millions are at risk of losing their homes. This step-by-step guidance can help:

FHA COVID-19 Forbearance Relief

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payment on your FHA-insured mortgage because of COVID-19, help is available. Here are the steps you should take now.

Contact your mortgage servicer and request a COVID-9 forbearance. When working with your servicer, you should:

1) State that you are having a financial hardship due to COVID-19. You will not be required to provide documentation of this hardship;
2) Request a COVID-19 Forbearance for your mortgage payments;
3) Ask your servicer to confirm the details of your agreement in writing.

For help talking to your mortgage servicer or understanding your options, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency in your area.

Are you on an FHA COVID-19 Forbearance Plan that expired on July 31st? You may be eligible for more assistance. Please reach out to your mortgage servicer today. Learn more at: https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus/resources_for_homeowners.

Keep Your Home Mortgage Relief

Incorporated in 1865, the City of Muncie is a welcoming and ambitions community. The municipality has a population of approximately 70,085 residents, and is located in the heart of East-Central Indiana. Muncie prides itself as being a central hub for commerce, recreation, and development. Home to quality education, technology driven development, and a friendly populous. Muncie is proud to be “The Capital of East-Central Indiana”

Chapter 90 - Animals
Ordinance 23-17 Standards of Care
Delaware County Ordinances
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Safe Stations

HEADQUARTERS

Chief's Office
300 North High Street, Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-4870

Battalion Chief
Office: (765)289-9538
Mobile: (765)808-0520

Training Officer
Office: (765) 747-4753
Mobile: (765) 702-3804

STATION #1

421 East Jackson St. Muncie, IN 47302
(765)284-1238

STATION #2

826 East Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-0524

STATION #3

1112 South Hoyt Ave. Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-0374

STATION #4

2744 South Mock Ave. Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-3577

STATION #5

600 North Tillotson Ave. Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 288-0516

STATION #6

1505 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
(765) 288-0659

STATION #7

3501 N. Wheeling Ave. Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-7114

Here are some local affordable housing partners:

Muncie currently has two free dog parks:

Emerson Memorial Park at 900 West Ashland Ave
Heekin Park at 826 East Memorial Dr.

DOG PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

Keep your dog(s) on leash until you are inside the dog park
While inside the dog park please keep one leash per dog with you at all times
All dogs inside the park must wear a current rabies tag
Always clean up after your dog(s)
Owners are to remain in the park with their dog(s) at all times
You are responsible for the behavior of your dog(s)
Dogs exhibiting aggressive behaviors are the responsibility of the owner
The dog park is unsupervised. Use at your own risk. Muncie Parks/Animal Care & Services is not responsible for any injury or damage to you or your dog(s)

The Muncie Fire Department utilizes Med-Bill Corporation for EMS Billing Services

For EMS billing or resolution questions:

317-849-6628 Ext. 1
Toll Free 877-849-6628 Ext. 1
E-Mail: billing@getmedbill.com

To request a copy of Medical Records:

Call 317-849-6628 ext. 3
E-mail: records@getmedbill.com

You will need to supply us with the following information:

Provide one piece of photo identification.
Provide the Patient Name, Date of Service, Account Number, and Address.

To provide or update insurance information click here.

To make a payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, HSA Card, or E-Check click here Fees may apply.

Physical Checks should be mailed to PO BOX 50890, Indianapolis, IN. 46250-0890

Med-Bill Corporation

8646 Castle Park Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256

Ph# (317) 849-6628 X 1 | (877) 849-6628 X 1 | Fax# (317) 849-6632

Email: billing@getmedbill.com

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - American Rescue Plan (ARP)

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. These grant funds will be administered through HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The City of Muncie as the local Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) which qualifies for an annual HOME Program allocation for FY2021 is eligible to receive the HOME-ARP grant.

HOME-ARP funds can be used for four eligible activities:

Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling
Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter

HOME-ARP Planning Notice

Notice of HOME ARP Public Hearing

Video of Public Hearing held on February 22, 2023 for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan development

Notice of Public Hearing for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment (yet to be published)

Substantial Amendment to the FY Annual Action Plan (yet to be published)

Public Comment Notice for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

DRAFT HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

HOME ARP Allocation Plan-APPROVED

During the period of our office's active Consolidated Plan, we will list CDBG projects. Some examples of previous CDBG projects include:

Roof replacements at Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, and InsideOut Community Development Center.
HVAC replacement at United Day Care Center.
Restroom accessibility upgrades at Muncie-Delaware Senior Center

City of Muncie Holiday Schedule 2022
City Offices will generally be closed on the days listed below.

Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Public Participation Plan

Citizen participation and stakeholder consultation are key components of every state or community’s Consolidated Plan. A well-designed citizen participation and consultation strategy can help grantees: incorporate local data into planning process and validate the accuracy of this data, gather input on priority needs and target areas, increase coordination among consultation partners, leverage Consolidated Plan activities with other public and private funding sources and programs, expand upon the outreach efforts of existing planning processes, and increase citizen feedback, buy-in, and support of Consolidated Plan activities.

Annual Action Plans

The Annual Action Plan is a document mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that outlines local affordable housing and community development needs and identifies strategies for addressing them. The plan identifies activities that the City expects to undertake through direct action or through the provision of funding to other entities. In addition to outlining housing and community development strategies, the Annual Action Plan includes the City’s application for the federal grants received from HUD. These grants, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), fund the majority of the affordable housing and neighborhood improvement programs provided by the City.

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

The CAPER for formula grantees provides annual information on program accomplishments in meeting the City's programs' performance outcomes: providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons, building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership, and providing direct rental assistance to low-income people.

Fair Housing

City of Muncie is required to submit a certification that it will affirmatively further fair housing. This means that it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard.

2020 Muncie Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice

Other Studies and Reports

An environmental review is the process of reviewing a project and its potential environmental impacts to determine whether it complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws and authorities. All HUD-assisted projects are required to undergo an environmental review to evaluate environmental impacts. The analysis includes both how the project can affect the environment and how the environment can affect the project, site, and end users. Not every project is subject to a full environmental review (i.e., every project's environmental impact must be examined, but the extent of this examination varies), but every project must be in compliance with NEPA, and other related Federal and state environmental laws.

An environmental review must be performed before any funds, regardless of source, are committed to a project.

Documentation of the environmental review should be maintained in the environmental review record (ERR). This record contains the description of all activities that are part of the project and an evaluation of the effects of the project on the human environment and vice versa. This record will be made available for public review.

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 Project located at 719 W Charles St.

PY 2024 HOME Environmental Review 2

PY 2024 HOME Environmental Review

PY 2024 CDBG Environmental Review

PY 2023 Environmental Review

FY 2023 Acquisition of former Workman's Bar for Crisis Center FONSI

FY 2022 HOME City View II Phase 1

FY 2022 CDBG, HOME ERR

FY 2021 CDBG, HOME ERR

FY 2020 CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME ERR

Environmental Review Request

If your agency is funded through our CDBG and/or HOME programs, or receive other federal funds where the City is the Responsible Entity (e.g. Public Housing, ESG, etc.) and need an environmental review in order to move forward with your project, then you must request that review through this link:

Environmental Review Request Form

Muncie Neighborhoods

Muncie Land Bank

Office of Community Engagement at Ball State University

Where to Turn

Indiana Housing Now

Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana

IHCDA

HUD

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Homeowners

Generic building permit: Residential Building Permit Application
Note that HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing permits cannot be pulled by a homeowner but a Licensed and/or a Registered Contractor in the city limits of Muncie.

Commercial

Year Round Permitting

Guidelines

Fee Schedule

Related Documents

Required Inspection Procedures

The Building Department is responsible for inspections of the following types:

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Temporary Electrical Service
Fire Alarm System
Plumbing Rough-In (1st & 2nd )
HVAC Rough-In
Plumbing In-Ground
HVAC Above-Grid
Fire Suppression System
Occupancy
- Unsafe Building Findings and Progress

The Office of Community Development works closely with many other municipal boards and commissions:

Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation Commission
- ScoutMuncie – rapid mobile property survey
Urban Forestry Board
Industrial Revolving Loan Fund Board
Human Rights Commission
Muncie Redevelopment Commission

Smoke Detectors

Toys for Tots

1-844-463-7368

Safe Stations

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - American Rescue Plan (ARP)

Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)

Public Participation Plan

Annual Action Plans

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER)

Fair Housing

Other Studies and Reports

Environmental Review Request

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