City of Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor city officials are honored to serve our residents, guests, and business owners. We seek to offer services that are effective, efficient, and supportive.

WELCOME TO BENTON HARBOR

Public Safety Department

We are here when you need us.

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.

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.

City of Benton Harbor

Port of Opportunities

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.

View current job openings

Booth Attendant – Parks & Recreation

Booth Facilitator – Parks & Recreation

Code Compliance Officer

Income Tax Specialist

Employment Application

Click here for fillable employment application.

Medical Marijuana Announcements

Amendment to City of Benton Harbor Code of Ordinances, Establishment of Medical Marihuana Facilities, Section 3 (A)

RFQ – Medical Marijuana (2)

Medical Marijuana Facility Permit Application

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR ZONING ORDINANCE; ARTICLE 2-ZONING DISTRICTS; ARTICLE 3- USE STANDARDS; ARTICLE 7- NONCONFORMITIES; ARTICLE 9- DEFINITIONS

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIHUANA FACILITIES

Requests for Proposals

RFP – DPW Improvements
Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope(s) on or before August 14, 2019, at 11:00 A.M.

Public Notices

Public Commission – Special Meeting
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Election – Registration Notice
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Election – Public Notice
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Board of Review Meeting Dates

TCATA has released a smartphone app that makes it even easier to schedule and track local, public transportation. More Information

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

Announcement Area

City of Benton Harbor Drinking Water Customers

The City of Benton Harbor has been conducting ongoing testing of the City’s water supply in accordance with the regulations under the Lead and Copper Rule of the Drinking Water Act for the state of Michigan since October 2018.

Public Advisory for Drinking Water Customers Download

Public Education Document for Lead and Copper Download

Benton Harbor Lead Results June 2019 Download

Consumers Confidence Report Announcement Download

Consumers Confidence Report for 2018 (CCR 2018)

For more information please view these documents:
Lead Poisoning Prevention BCHD
Lead In Drinking Water (EPA)
Cleaning Your Aerators

Information is also available on the following websites:
MDEQ: michigan.gov/deqleadpublicadvisory
Berrien County Health Department: bchdmi.org