Rochester & Rochester Hills, MI city services
Rochester city services are listed here in one place: 10 departments and offices, from city hall and water billing to trash, permits, police non-emergency and the library. Each entry has its verified phone number, opening hours and a link to the official page to pay a bill, apply for a permit or report a problem.
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City hall & administration
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerFinance and Treasury DepartmentThe Finance and Treasury Department is responsible for the accounting and reporting of financial activity in the City of Rochester government. It prepares the city's tax roll and collects and settles ad valorem property taxes in the city, acting as the property tax collection agency for several entities.(248) 733-3700
- Water & sewer billingWater and Sewer DepartmentThe Water and Sewer Department handles prepayment of bills, final bills, shut-offs, water quality reports, and water and sewer rates and services. It also provides information on meter leak alarms, water meter FAQs, utility bill lookup, and cross connection control.(248) 733-3700
- Building & permitsBuilding DepartmentThe Building Department is responsible for completing field inspections of projects, enforcing the building code, issuing permits, and reviewing plans. The department reviews and inspects all projects requiring a permit and processes building permit applications.(248) 733-3700
Public safety & courts
- PoliceRochester Police DepartmentThe Rochester Police Department is a full-service police agency dedicated to providing high-quality police services to those within the city. They work in partnership with citizens and encourage them to contact dispatchers for assistance or questions.(248) 651-9621
- FireFire DepartmentThe Fire Department provides emergency fire, rescue, and medical response, hazardous materials response and training, fire prevention and safety classes, and investigates fires and arson. It also conducts fire code inspections and responds to various fire-related emergencies.(248) 651-4470
Trash, recycling & streets
Library, parks & community
Voting & elections
Schools & districts
Oakland County services for Rochester residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Oakland County servicesInformation from rochestermi.org, checked September 25, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Rochester site — for official business use rochestermi.org.
