Bedford
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Bedford

Place

Territory

GEOID
1804114
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:in/place:bedford
POP
13,962 (2025)
CENTER
38.8602, -86.4895
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Bedford

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Bedford itself.

Bedford Board of Public Works and Safety
3/3 seats recorded
Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals
7/7 seats recorded
Bedford City Council
8/8 seats recorded
Bedford Historic Review Board
6/6 seats recorded
Bedford Plan Commission
8/8 seats recorded

Organization 12

Departments

  • Bedford Clerk-Treasurer Clerk

    Elected office located in City Hall that keeps records of council proceedings and the ordinance book, keeps the city seal, and serves as the city's fiscal officer. Hours: weekdays 8am-4pm.

  • Bedford Community Engagement Economic Development

    Business and community development office in City Hall; runs the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Free Little Art Galleries and the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program. Hours: weekdays 8am-4pm except holidays.

  • Bedford Fire Department Fire

    City fire department with three stations: Headquarters Station 1 (1900 H Street), Northside Station 2 (502 Lincoln Ave) and Englewood Station 3 (2415 29th Street). Non-emergency number 812-275-4544; in an emergency dial 911.

  • Bedford Fleet & Facilities Department Public Works

    Oversees city insurance claims, the city's fleet operations, and building maintenance and renovation projects.

  • Bedford Human Resources Human Resources
  • Bedford Mayor Administration
  • Bedford Parks & Recreation Department Parks & Recreation

    Parks department office and maintenance at Thornton Park. Operates city parks including Thornton, Wilson, Otis, Brookside, Edgewood, Murray, Centerstone and Garden parks, the Otis Park Golf Course and John Lowery Municipal Pool. Hours: weekdays 7am-4pm.

  • Bedford Planning & Zoning Department Planning

    Conducts site and building plan review, issues building permits and inspects construction; manages the city GIS; handles rezoning, variance, special exception and subdivision filings; oversees code enforcement; and administers the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Historic Review Board. Hours: weekdays 8am-4pm except holidays.

  • Bedford Police Department Police

    City police department. Non-emergency number 812-275-3311; in an emergency dial 911. The department also maintains its own website at bedfordpolicedepartment.com.

  • Bedford Street & Sanitation Department Public Works

    Street maintenance, trash collection and disposal, sign installation, snow and ice removal, street sweeping, mowing and brush clearing, barricades, holiday decorations and animal control. Hours: weekdays 7am-3:30pm; after-hours emergencies through the Police Department at 812-275-3311.

  • Bedford Utilities Utilities

    City water and sewer utility. Hours: weekdays 7:30am-12pm and 1pm-4:15pm. After-hours emergency: 812-275-7173.

  • Transit Authority of Stone City (TASC) Transportation

    City public transportation: demand-response, curb-to-curb, advance-reservation service within the city of Bedford, at no charge. Rides weekdays 5am-6pm; dispatch weekdays 8am-12pm and 1-4pm. Administrative calls 812-275-1800.

Services 35

  • Animal Control Report Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • Apply for New Utility Service (Property Owners) Bedford Utilities
  • Automatic Bank (ACH) Payment Enrollment Bedford Utilities
  • Burn Ordinance Variance Request Bedford Fire Department
  • Burn Permit Application Bedford Fire Department
  • City Careers Bedford Human Resources
  • City Employment Application Bedford Human Resources
  • Code Violation Complaint Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Commercial Building Permit Application Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Demolition Permit Application Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Fire Department Employment Application Bedford Human Resources
  • Fire Inspection Request Bedford Fire Department
  • Fire Station Tour Request Bedford Fire Department
  • Hometown Heroes Banner Program Bedford Community Engagement
  • Interactive Zoning Map Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Noise Permit Application Bedford Police Department
  • Notice of Tort Claim Bedford Fleet & Facilities Department
  • Otis Park Golf Course Tee Times Bedford Parks & Recreation Department
  • Park Facility Reservation Request Bedford Parks & Recreation Department
  • Parks Programs, Events & Classes Bedford Parks & Recreation Department
  • Pay Utility Bill Online Bedford Utilities
  • Police Department Employment Application Bedford Human Resources
  • Pothole Report Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • Public Records Request Bedford Mayor
  • Reserve a TASC Ride Transit Authority of Stone City (TASC)
  • Residential Building Permit Application Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Sidewalk Replacement Program Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • Sign Permit Application Bedford Planning & Zoning Department
  • Sign Up for Smart911 Emergency Alerts Bedford Police Department
  • Street Cut Permit Application Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • Street & Sanitation Work Order Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • TASC Title VI Complaint Transit Authority of Stone City (TASC)
  • Trash Collection Bedford Street & Sanitation Department
  • Water Leak Adjustment Request Bedford Utilities
  • Water Service Line Survey Bedford Utilities