The Riviera of the Midwest

Live Here - St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community – The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards.

Water Bills
The Water Department Customer Service Office generates approximately 4,500 bills per month. In addition, they are responsible for processing payments, setting up new accounts, maintaining billing and payment records, arranging for final meter reads when service is terminated and arranging for shut-offs of delinquent accounts.
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2009 Report on Lake Boulevard Bluff Evaluation
A study was conducted by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. in mid-July, 2009. This evaluation consisted of the existing coastal bluff along Lake Boulevard between Park Street and Water Street. To read the report in its entirety, please click here.
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Community Meetings
Community town hall meetings, also known as precinct meetings in years past, are held annually in the fall. Typically, there are three (3) meeting dates available giving residents a better opportunity to attend one of the meetings. These meetings are held for residents to meet city staff and hear about project updates, but most importantly, these meetings are to give a forum to city residents in order to give their opinion and speak of concerns and accolades. As a reminder, staff encourages residents to call or visit City Hall Monday - Friday 8 a.m .- 5 p.m. any time througout the year to chat about issues. It is not necessary to wait until community meetings to share a concern. We are here to serve you.
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Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention Information Line - Call (269) 985-0300 to hear how you can help yourself and your neighborhood avoid becoming a victim of various crimes that have occurred in our City. Seasonal crime prevention and safety tips are also given out on this line which is updated several times a month.
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Work Here - St. Joseph has become well known for its beautiful location along Lake Michigan, its quality public school system, its health care system, its beaches, parks, and other natural amenities. The presence of many large corporations causes the city's population to triple during the average workday.

Chamber of Commerce
The City of St. Joseph is proud to affiliate itself with many different engines of economic development and growth. If you have any questions regarding the Chambers of Commerce in St. Joseph, please feel free to contact the City, and we will be glad to answer any questions.
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Licenses & Permits
The issuance of Licenses and Permits is typically a function of the Clerk's Office, the Inspections Department or the Public Safety Department. For more information regarding specific licenses or permits, please click on the links below.
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Start a Business
The City of St. Joseph encourages and supports the local business community. If you would like to start a business in St. Joseph, you may find our Chamber of Commerce page useful.
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Rental Property
All rental property registrations and inspections are managed by the Inspections Department. If you have any questions regarding Zoning or Planning in the City of St. Joseph please visit the Zoning Department's webpage. If you have still any further questions regarding rental property, please contact the Inspections Department using the contact information located on their webpage and we will be happy to address your concerns.
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