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.
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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.
View current job openings
Employment Application
Part-time General Laborer
FSLA: Non-Exempt
Salary: $12.54
Under the close supervision of a higher classified employee, performs a variety of maintenance, construction, and repair tasks under the Water and Wastewater Divisions, Storm Sewer Divisions and Public Works. These duties often require physical strength and effort and relatively low level of equipment to perform required work.
Click to learn more // Part-time General Laborer
Medical Marijuana Announcements
Requests for Proposals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 TREE REMOVAL PROJECT
Sealed Bids for the 2020 Tree Removal Project will be received by the City of Benton Harbor Clerk’s
Office, at 200 E. Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 until Monday, February 24, 2020 at 3:00pm local
time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the removal
of trees, stumps, and turf restoration within City of Benton Harbor Rights-of-Way.
Public Notices
COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE CANCELLATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELED.
COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC NOTICES – Cancellation
City Commission Special Meeting
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
TIME 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: CITY HALL
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
Cemetery Board Special Meeting
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
TIME 1:00 P.M.
PLACE: CITY HALL
CEMETERY PUBLIC NOTICE-CRYSTAL SPRINGS
Public Hearing Notice
Zoning Board of Appeals
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: CITY HALL
Public Hearing Notice – Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing Notice
Planning Commission
DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: CITY HALL
Public Hearing Notice – Planning Commission
Board of Review Notice
PLACE: CITY HALL
DATE: Tuesday, March 3, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
TIME: 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020
TIME 9:00 A.M. – NOON AND 1:00 P.M. -4:00 P.M.
THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AS MANY MORE DAYS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
2020 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE
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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
Be Heard! Be Counted!
The 2020 Census is critically important to Berrien County. Michigan stands to lose an estimated $1800 per person, per year, in federal support for programs that use Census Data.
New Rights for Michigan Voters
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in the City of Benton Harbor within the County of Berrien, State of Michigan on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, for the purpose of electing Presidential candidates.
Facing Tax Foreclosure? Berrien County’s Treasurer Can Help!
St. Joseph, MI – Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski is available to meet with property owners who are facing foreclosure due to unpaid property taxes. Those owing 2017 and prior year’s taxes are able to set up a monthly payment agreement with the Treasurer to avoid losing their property.
Important Information About Lead In Your Drinking Water
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.
Information is also available on the following websites:
MDEQ: michigan.gov/deqleadpublicadvisory
Berrien County Health Department: bchdmi.org