Portage, MI city services
Portage 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 hallPortage City HallThis page provides contact information for the City of Portage, including its main address and phone number, and lists its operating hours. It also details various government departments and services.(269) 329-4400
- ClerkOffice of the City ClerkThe Office of the City Clerk is staffed by the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, City Council & Records Coordinator, Election & Office Assistant, and Administrative Assistant.(269) 329-4511
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerTreasuryThis page provides contact information and window hours for the City of Portage Treasury department. It also lists staff members with their individual contact details.(269) 329-4455
- Water & sewer billingCity of Portage Treasury OfficeTo start or stop existing water service, contact the City of Portage Treasury Office. The page also mentions applications for automatic reinstatement of responsibility for utility billing charges, third-party notification of utility billing notices, and senior citizen water billing discounts.(269) 329-4455
- Building & permitsBuilding & PermitsThe Building Division helps ensure construction throughout the city is safe, code-compliant and consistent with the State of Michigan Construction Codes by reviewing building plans, issuing permits, and conducting inspections. It also administers and enforces building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes.(269) 329-4400
Public safety & courts
- PoliceDepartment of Public SafetyThe Department of Public Safety provides police services, with a dedicated non-emergency dispatch number for assistance. It also shares news releases and community information related to public safety.(269) 488-8911
- FirePortage Fire department (non-emergency)The Portage Department of Public Safety includes a Fire Division which holds community events like an Open House and Coffee with a Fire Chief. The page provides a non-emergency dispatch number for public safety.(269) 488-8911
Trash, recycling & streets
Library, parks & community
Voting & elections
Kalamazoo County services for Portage residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Kalamazoo County servicesInformation from portagemi.gov, checked October 6, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Portage site — for official business use portagemi.gov.
