City Services & Fees

Pay utility bills, property taxes, parking tickets, and other city fees online using credit card or bank transfer.

Apply for residential and commercial building permits. Required for new construction, additions, and renovations.

Required for all electrical work including new installations, upgrades, and repairs. Must be pulled by licensed contractor.

Police reports, fire safety inspections, alarm permits, and emergency services. For emergencies, call 911.

Report potholes, streetlight outages, graffiti, illegal dumping, and other non-emergency issues.

Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, first-time homebuyer support, and home rehabilitation loans.

Public transit information, parking permits, street parking, and traffic signal requests.

Trash collection schedules, recycling programs, bulky item pickup, and hazardous waste disposal.

Water service, account setup, billing inquiries, and conservation programs.

Library card, book borrowing, digital resources, meeting rooms, and community programs.

Required for all businesses operating in Lancaster. Apply for new licenses or renew existing ones.

Park reservations, sports leagues, recreation classes, and facility rentals.

Pet licensing, lost & found pets, adoption services, and animal control.

Zoning verification, variance applications, conditional use permits, and general plan information.

Report code violations, property maintenance issues, and unpermitted construction.

Passport application acceptance, photos, and expedited processing available by appointment.

Request public records, birth/death certificates, and official city documents.

Programs and services for Lancaster seniors including meals, transportation, and activities.