Benton Harbor Police Services
The Public Safety department seeks to prevent crime, violence, and fires by educating and building relationships with our community. If you have an emergency please call 911.
Port of Opportunities
Benton Harbor Fire Services
If you have an emergency please call 911. We provide fire safety, fire prevention and investigation, smoke detector usage, and information to keep our residents safe.
Benton Harbor Code Compliance
Our combined codes ensure that structures are built safely, property is well maintained, and residents are granted permission for certain activities in a fair and equitable manner.
Benton Harbor Public Works
Use our convenient online services to pay your taxes or utility bills (water and trash services).
Community & Economic Development
The Community and Economic Development (CED) department strives to foster a better quality of life for Benton Harbor residents. Learn more about the Vacant Lot Revitalization Purchase Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program.
City Assessor
Tax assessments are mailed out every year in February. Click below for information on your assessment, tax forms, and to view an assessing calendar. Through the Step Forward Michigan program, you may be eligible for an interest-free loan to assist you with tax payments if you have had a qualifying hardship.
Income Tax Ordinance & Forms
Income Tax Ordinance & Forms:
COBH Employer Registration Form
BEN 2018 Withholding Tax Forms Booklet
COBH Withholding Booklet
Contact: Lisa Golliday
lgolliday@cityofbentonharbormi.gov
Assistant to the City Manager / Human Resources Coordinator
P: (269) 927-8457
Benton Harbor Income Tax Ordinance and Uniform Rules and Regulations
Click here to read the City of Benton Harbor Income Tax Act.
Income Tax Common Form – CF 1040
Withholding Tax Guide
Employer’s Withholding Registration
Employee’s Withholding Certificate
Medical Marijuana Announcements
Requests for Proposals
Legal Services (medical marijuana review)
Proposals will be received by the Office of the City Clerk, 200 East Wall Street, Benton Harbor 49022, until 4 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
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City of Benton Harbor Citizen’s Guide on Michigan Department of Treasury’s website
City of Benton Harbor Citizen’s Guide
Munetrix Provides Fiscal Health Information
Financial Information on the City of Benton Harbor
There are openings on the City of Benton Harbor Boards/Committee.
City of Benton Harbor Boards/Committee Vacancies
City of Benton Harbor Water Department and Public Works Important Notices:
Important Information About Your Drinking Water -- Feedback Wanted.
REVISED: City of Benton Harbor Utility Services Department’s 2017 Consumers Confidence Report