The below list is based on the questions most frequently asked of our different departments. Is there a question that you would like to see added? Click here to contact the webmaster to add your question to the list.
1. How do I pay my property taxes, income taxes, special assessments in person? How do I get a dog license?
2. How do I pay my water bill? What If I have a water or sewer emergency?
3. How do I file my city income taxes?
4. How do I register to vote? Where do I go to vote?
5. How do I contact my elected representative?
6. How do I get a copy of a birth/death/marriage certificate?
7. How do I get a building permit or a business license?
8. How do I report a pothole or streetlight outage?
9. How do I get my event on the community calendar?
10. How do I get information about the golf course?
11. How do I schedule a special trash pickup? What is the refuse schedule for my neighborhood?
12. How do I get a new street sign or traffic light for my neighborhood?
How do I pay my property taxes, income taxes, special assessments? How do I get a dog license?
Property taxes, income taxes and special assessments can be paid in person at the Treasurer's office located on the first floor of City Hall. Dog licenses can also be purchased in the treasurer's department with proof of vaccinations. Click here for detailed information about making payments through the Treasurer's Department. Click here for information on how to renew dog licenses.
How do I pay my water bill? What If I have a water or sewer emergency?
Water and Sewer bill payments will no longer be accepted at the City Hall Treasurers Office. Water and Sewer payments may be made at: United Water Pontiac Operations Center, 522 South Opdyke Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - (248) 335-6399. Click here for more information about your water bill. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 248-335-6399. Click here to go to the Water & Sewer Division website for more information.
How do I file my city income taxes?
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How do I register to vote? Where do I vote? How do I get a copy of a birth/death/marriage certificate?
How do I contact my elected representative?
Click here to contact your elected city officials. Click here to contact your county, state and federal elected officials.
How do I get a building permit or a business license?
Building permits and business licenses are obtain through the Community Development department located on the first floor of City Hall. Click here to get detailed information regarding permits and licensing.
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How do I report a pothole or streetlight outage?
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How do I get my event on the community calendar?
All events on the community calendar must be approved by the executive office. Click here to submit a request and state that it is for the city community calendar on the city website.
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How do I get information about the golf course?
Click here for information about the golf course.
How do I schedule a special trash pickup? What is the refuse collection schedule for my neighborhood?
Special trash pick service is provided on the same day as refuse collection. Items must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior to refuse collection by calling (248) 758-3700 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Residents are allowed four (4) Special Pickups per year/four (4) items per pickup. Click here to go to the Sanitation webpage for refuse collection schedules and routes, trash collection guidelines and holiday trash collection schedules.
How do I get a new street sign or traffic light for my neighborhood?