Waterford, MI city services
Waterford 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
- City hallCharter Township of WaterfordThe Charter Township of Waterford can be contacted at 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329, or by phone at 248-674-3111. The page provides an online contact form for inquiries.(248) 674-3111
- ClerkClerk's OfficeThe Clerk's Office oversees accounting, agendas & minutes, business licenses, permits and registrations, elections, passports, purchasing, and township ordinances. The Clerk acts as custodian for township records, handles accounts receivable/payable, provides meeting notices, publishes agendas/minutes, and administers voter registration and elections.(248) 674-6266
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerSteven ThomasThe Treasurer's Office is responsible for the collection and distribution of property taxes, administration of tax bills, and collection of special assessments and dog license fees. It also manages Township funds, payroll, employee benefits, and pension systems.(248) 674-6220
- Building & permitsBuilding DivisionThe Building Division handles checklists, requirements, fees, payments, inspections, permits, applications, and residential rental certification related to building in Waterford.(248) 674-3111
Public safety & courts
- PoliceWaterford Police DepartmentThe Waterford Police Department provides effective and efficient police services, working with the community to ensure a safe environment by addressing crime, fear of crime, social disorder, and neighborhood decay. They encourage reporting suspicious activity and offer the police department as a safe zone for internet purchase exchanges.(248) 674-0351
- FireFire DepartmentThe Waterford Township Fire Department was established in 1941 and now serves the Township of Waterford, the City of Lake Angelus, and the City of Pontiac, operating 9 fire stations 24 hours a day with 107 full-time firefighters.(248) 673-0405
Trash, recycling & streets
Library, parks & community
- LibraryWaterford Township Public LibraryThe Waterford Township Public Library provides services to the community including books, research, and learning resources. It also hosts events and offers ways to apply for library cards and view accounts.(248) 674-4831
- Parks & recreationParks & RecreationThe Parks & Recreation department provides information on parks and facilities, community center updates, master plans, summer day camps, youth leagues, adult sports, and special events. It also offers program registration and calendar of events.(248) 674-5441
Voting & elections
Oakland County services for Waterford residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Oakland County servicesInformation from waterfordmi.gov, checked October 5, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Waterford site — for official business use waterfordmi.gov.
