City of Springfield Departments

Explore all departments of the City of Springfield, Ohio. Click the department to learn more about the services they provide and any news or updates.

Springfield Ohio Departments

 

DepartmentDescription
ADA Compliance

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Building Regulations

The Building Regulations Department exists to help maintain Safety and Compliance with Building Codes.

Code Compliance

Code Compliance enforces various City codes and ordinances pertaining to private property use and maintenance.

Communications

The Communications Department strives to provide innovative and creative communications to the residents and business operators of the City of Springfield to promote the City’s core services, initiatives and mission. The department operates as an internal public relations agency to serve each City department through media strategy and response, marketing communications, graphic design, print and digital production, social media, web management and video production. These activities advance the City’s overall strategic vision to position the City as a thriving, inclusive and innovative community.

Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is a forward-facing, service-driven team dedicated to shaping a vibrant, safe, and thriving Springfield.

Economic Development

The Economic Development Department exists to promote a healthy business environment in the City of Springfield

Field Trips

Field Trips offers all riders the ability to book a ride anywhere in town, right from your phone or computer. Whether it’s a quick trip to the grocery store, a ride to work, or connecting to school or medical appointments, Field Trips meets you where you are—literally.

Finance

The Department of Finance is the fiscal office of the City, with responsibility for the Divisions of Accounting, Income Tax, Purchasing, Revenue Collections, Treasury, Utility Billing and Information Technology.

Fire Division

The core functions of the Springfield Fire Rescue Division are fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous materials response, fire prevention and education.

Forestry

The City of Springfield Forestry Division is responsible for the planting and maintenance of all city trees in street right-of-ways and boulevards, as well as several landscaped areas throughout the City.

Human Resources

Human Resources supports the City in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

Income Tax

The Income Tax Division is responsible for administering the Income Tax Ordinances, Ch.195, Tax on Earned Income (tax years 2015 and prior) and Ch.196, Municipal Income Tax on Earned Income (tax years 2016 and forward).

Law

The Office of the Law Director provides legal support in all areas of municipal operations for the City of Springfield, serving as the chief legal counsel and advisor to City Commission and members of the City’s administrative staff.

National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE)

The Building Regulations Department exists to help maintain Safety and Compliance with Building Codes.

Neighborhood Services Division

The Neighborhood Services Division uses a wide range of strategies to preserve and enhance legacy neighborhoods throughout Springfield.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Division maintains a focused approach to long term and short term visioning for the community.

Police Division

Established in 1867, the men and women of the Springfield Police Division have proudly served the Springfield community for over 155 years.

Purchasing

It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Division to acquire commodities and services at the lowest and best price and to sell surplus items at the highest price.

Responsible Property Programming

Find information about rental property and vacant property registries

Small Business Services

The City of Springfield Small Business Services (SBS) division seeks to facilitate economic development among traditionally underserved populations.

Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport

The Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport is home to two different maintenance repair stations, the Ohio Air National Guard, Select-Tech Geo-Spatial and Airpark Ohio.

Street Maintenance

The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of City streets. Activities include pothole repair, crack sealing, asphalt repairs, guardrail repair and replacement, and street sweeping as needed.

Utility Billing Division

The Utility Billing Division is responsible for assessing, billing, and collecting for
Water, Sewer and Stormwater services provided by the City to residential and commercial customers in Springfield.

Water and Sewer Utilities

The City of Springfield provides utility service for water, sewer and stormwater to residents and businesses inside the city limits.

Zoning Code

The City of Springfield has completed a comprehensive update to Part 11 of the Zoning Code. Residents can use this resource to find zoning rules and regulations for the City of Springfield.