Build a Profitable South Bend Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the University of Notre Dame to Granger, Mishawaka to downtown South Bend — MaidProfit helps Michiana cleaning companies manage the unique demands of a college-town market and growing suburban base.
Why South Bend’s University Market Creates Cleaning Opportunities
South Bend is home to the University of Notre Dame, creating a unique cleaning market driven by faculty families, visiting alumni, game-day event cleaning, and off-campus rental properties that need regular service.
The city’s ongoing revitalization — downtown redevelopment and new mixed-use developments along the St. Joseph River — is attracting young professionals and families back to the urban core.
The broader Michiana region provides a metro population of 325,000 with healthcare (Beacon Health System), manufacturing (AM General), and education. Granger’s affluent subdivisions round out a balanced market.
Notre Dame’s Halo Effect
Notre Dame’s presence drives premium cleaning demand from faculty, visiting parents, alumni events, and off-campus properties. Game weekends create surge demand. MaidProfit handles these peaks effortlessly.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What South Bend Cleaners Charge
South Bend cleaning rates are affordable with premium pockets near Notre Dame.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $80 – $175 | $115 |
| Deep Cleaning | $155 – $340 | $225 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $175 – $370 | $255 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.06 – $0.12 | $0.08 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $70 – $145 | $100 |
Granger and the Notre Dame corridor command premium rates. Downtown is moderate. Mishawaka and Osceola offer steady, volume-driven pricing.
South Bend Cleaning Business Requirements
St. Joseph County Registration
South Bend does not require a specific cleaning license. Register your DBA with the St. Joseph County Clerk if using a trade name.
Indiana Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Indiana Secretary of State ($95 filing fee).
Indiana Sales Tax
Indiana’s 7% sales tax applies to some services. Residential cleaning is generally exempt.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended. Notre Dame-area property managers often require proof of insurance. Expect $300–$600/year.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Required in Indiana for all employers. Coverage costs approximately $1.50–$3.50 per $100 of payroll.
Michigan Border Considerations
South Bend borders Michigan. If you serve clients in Niles or Buchanan, MI, you’ll need Michigan business registration.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Notre Dame game weekends are goldmines. We handle vacation rental turnovers, event cleanup, and faculty home cleaning across Granger. MaidProfit’s surge scheduling handles the volume perfectly.”
“Downtown South Bend’s revitalization brought us a whole new client base. MaidProfit’s online booking captures the young professionals moving into new apartments along the river.”
“We serve Notre Dame faculty and staff exclusively. MaidProfit’s professional client portal and automated reminders are exactly what this clientele expects. Our retention rate is over 95%.”