Important Notice: New Address Requests
St. Joseph County no longer accepts direct requests for NEW building addresses. All new address requests must be submitted to your local City, Village, or Township office for processing.
Request a New Address
Required for new construction, irrigation, or utilities. You must provide a site plan/survey and your Parcel ID (Tax ID) to your local unit.
For special projects not requiring permits (irrigation/telecom), contact GIS directly at (269) 467-5543.
Verify an Existing Address
Ensure your address is correctly synchronized with the E-911 Emergency System. This is a FREE service often required for building permits.
Address Display Requirements
Per County Ordinance, address numbers must be clearly visible from the road to ensure rapid E-911 response.
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Local Unit Contact Directory
| Local Unit | Contact Name | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Township | Mary Gould | (269) 489-2889 |
| Burr Oak Village | Village Office | (269) 489-5258 |
| Centreville Village | Doug Kuhlman | (269) 651-3130 |
| Colon Township | Sandi Jackson | (269) 432-3371 |
| Colon Village | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Constantine Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Constantine Village | Mark Honeysett | (269) 435-2085 |
| Fabius Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Fawn River Township | Township Office | (269) 651-5823 |
| Florence Township | Township Office | (269) 251-5575 |
| Flowerfield Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Leonidas Township | Barry McDonald | (269) 496-7837 |
| Lockport Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Mendon Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Mendon Village | Village Office | (269) 496-4395 |
| Mottville Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Nottawa Township | Dave Peterson | (269) 467-7835 |
| Park Township | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| Sherman Township | Christine Hamilton | (269) 651-8620 |
| Sturgis Township | Township Office | (269) 651-3676 |
| White Pigeon Township | Jean Tefft | (269) 483-7043 |
| White Pigeon Village | Matthew Jorgensen | (269) 651-3130 |
| City of Sturgis | Barry Cox | (269) 659-7249 |
| City of Three Rivers | John Beebe | (269) 273-1845 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need an address for a vacant lot?
No. St. Joseph County does not issue addresses for vacant land unless a utility meter or permanent structure is being installed.
Why does my Nottawa home have a Sturgis physical address?
The Nottawa Post Office does not provide residential delivery. To receive mail at your home mailbox, the USPS requires a Sturgis ZIP code. However, your E-911 physical location remains verified within our system.
How long does the process take?
Once your local unit forwards the request to the County, we typically process it within 1 business day, though we recommend allowing 2-3 days for the total cycle.
Can I choose my own address number?
No. Numbers are assigned mathematically based on driveway location to ensure they are logical for emergency responders.