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.
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Medical Marijuana Announcements
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.
RFP – Paw Paw Avenue Drainage Improvements
Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope(s) on or before July 16, 2019, at 10:00 A.M.
Public Notices
City Commission – Special Meeting
Monday, July 22, 2019
Registration Notice – 2019 Primary Election
Monday, July 22, 2019
Board of Review – Meeting Notice
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Election Commission – Meeting Notice
Thursday, July 11, 2019
City Income Tax Oversight Committee – Cancellation Notice
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Ordinance Notice
Monday, May 20, 2019
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City of Benton Harbor Water Department and Public Works Important Notices:
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REVISED: City of Benton Harbor Utility Services Department’s 2017 Consumers Confidence Report