Flint, MI city services
Flint 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 hallCity HallCity Hall serves as the central administrative building for the City of Flint.(810) 766-7346
- ClerkCity ClerkThe City Clerk is appointed by the Flint City Council and is responsible for administering the Office of the City Clerk. The office handles all business and transactions required by city Charter or state law for the legislative branch, including elections and business licensing.(810) 766-7414
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerFlint Treasurer / tax paymentsThe City of Flint provides an online portal for residents to pay property taxes. Property tax services fall under the Finance department.(810) 766-7346
- Water & sewer billingFlint Water & sewer billingThis page provides information on various water assistance programs available to eligible Flint residents. These programs offer funding and resources to help with water and sewer bills, water conservation, and other related services.(810) 766-7346
- Building & permitsFlint Building permitsThe Building & Safety Inspections office provides streamlined plan review, permitting, property disposition, and business licensing in compliance with state and local laws. It offers inspection services for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades, and provides permit applications including for building permits.(810) 766-7284
Public safety & courts
- PoliceFlint Police Department Citizens Online Police Reporting SystemThe Flint Police Department offers an online citizen police reporting system for non-emergency incidents that occurred within city limits, have no known suspects, and did not happen on a State Highway. Users can submit a report and print a copy for free, receiving a case number upon completion.(810) 766-7346
- FireFire Department AdministrativeThe City of Flint Fire Department is Genesee County’s only full-time fire department, responding to fires and other emergencies, providing emergency medical services, and conducting fire prevention and education activities. It includes a Fire Prevention Bureau responsible for fire and life safety services, educational presentations, and investigating suspicious fires.(810) 762-7336
Trash, recycling & streets
Library, parks & community
Voting & elections
Genesee County services for Flint residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Genesee County servicesInformation from cityofflint.com, checked October 6, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Flint site — for official business use cityofflint.com.
