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Dearborn, MI city services

Dearborn city services are listed here in one place: 6 departments and offices, from city hall and water billing to trash, permits, police non-emergency and the library. Each entry has its verified phone number, opening hours and a link to the official page to pay a bill, apply for a permit or report a problem.

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City hall & administration

  • City hallDearborn City HallThe City of Dearborn Administrative Center serves as the primary contact point for city services and houses various departments. It operates Monday through Friday during business hours.8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • ClerkCity Clerk's OfficeDearborn's City Clerk is responsible for managing the City's records and overseeing all local elections that take place within the city. The office issues and retains required documents, manages business, dog, garage sale, and block party permits, certifies birth and death certificates, and offers notary services.(313) 943-2010

Bills, taxes, permits & parking

  • Building & permitsHome & Residential Property PermitsThis page provides information on Home & Residential Property Permits and Business & Commercial Permits.(313) 943-2150

Public safety & courts

  • PolicePolice ServicesThis page provides information on police services, including how to pay a ticket, report a traffic complaint, look up citations or warrants, and obtain police reports and records. It also offers a police transparency dashboard.8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Trash, recycling & streets

  • Trash & recyclingDepartment of Public Works Trash, Recycling, and Yard WasteThe Department of Public Works manages trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services for the City of Dearborn, utilizing Priority Waste as the contractor. It provides instructions for waste disposal, cart ordering, special pickups, and hosts Shred Days and a monthly DPW Yard disposal event.(313) 943-2150

Voting & elections

  • ElectionsDearborn Elections & votingThe City of Dearborn hires and trains election workers to assist at polling places, process absentee ballots, and support early voting. Election workers are compensated by the city and serve during various election periods.8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Wayne County services for Dearborn residents

Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.

Wayne County services

Information from dearborn.gov, checked September 25, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Dearborn site — for official business use dearborn.gov.

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