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Resident services

Everything you can do with the city, in one place

Browse by category or jump straight to a task. Each service lists what you'll need, what it costs, and how long it takes — no jargon, no dead ends.

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Bills & taxes

Water, sewer, and property tax payments plus autopay enrollment.

Permits & licenses

Building, business, and event permits with plain checklists.

Trash & recycling

Collection schedules, bulk pickup, and missed-pickup reports.

Voting & elections

Registration, polling locations, and ballot information.

Records & documents

Birth and marriage records, public records requests, and forms.

Parks & recreation

Facility reservations, program registration, and trail maps.

Fees & timelines

Permit fees at a glance

Fees are set by ordinance and updated each fiscal year. Timelines assume a complete application; incomplete submissions restart the clock.

Permit typeBase feeTypical timeline
Residential building$18510 business days
Electrical$955 business days
Sign installation$1207 business days
Business license (annual)$753 business days
Special event$5014 business days

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