Resident Services

Explore all services available to you as a resident of Springfield, Ohio. To learn more about a service or to contact the appropriate department to assist you with a service, please click the department name.

Springfield Ohio Resident Services

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Accident Reports

The Springfield Police Division is custodian of City motor vehicle accident reports.

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Backwater Prevention Assistance Program

If a residential property owner’s basement floods during rain events, an application may be submitted to the Utilities Maintenance Division to request consideration to participate in a program to eliminate basement flooding caused by surcharging of the City’s collection system.

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Brush Recycling

Yard waste such as tree limbs, old leaves, dead dried flowers and vines can be recycled free of charge to the public at C & S Recycling and Compost Center, 2551 Dayton Ave., Springfield, Ohio, 45506, 937-323-4273. The center will accept most yard waste except grass clippings. Must provide valid ID showing you are a current resident of Springfield.

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Building Inspections

The City of Springfield conducts building inspections to ensure that commercial construction meets local and state codes.

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City of Springfield Police Complaint Form

Please complete the following form to report a complaint with the City of Springfield Police. This report will be sent to the City Manager’s Office and a representative will reach out to you with next steps if necessary.

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Cityworks

A new, user-friendly software platform that will streamline the way residents and businesses interact with the Community Development Department. The official system for applying for building permits, submitting zoning applications.

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Cold Cases

The Springfield Police Division has unsolved homicides, commonly known as cold cases.

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CPR Classes

Learn how to sign up for a CPR Class

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Employment with the City of Springfield

Visit here if you are interested in viewing current positions available at the City of Springfield.

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Field Trips

We’re excited to offer our community a more efficient, effective, and sustainable way to move around our city.

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Filing and Payment Information with RITA

Information for residents and businesses.

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General Airport Information

Information about the Springfield-Beckley Airport

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General Tax Information

The City of Springfield Income Tax division administers the city income tax ordinances.

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H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant – Equipment Project

City of Springfield Awarded $75,000 for Salt Brine Equipment to Protect Waterways The City of …

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Home Sampling for Lead in Drinking Water

This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency video is produced by EPA Region 4 to describe why it is important and how to sample for lead and copper in drinking water.

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Housing Support & Neighborhood Engagement

The Neighborhood Impact Division provides fair housing support, neighborhood engagement, and plans for various federal funding program investments.

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JEDD Tax Information

The City of Springfield, in an agreement with Green Township, levies a one percent income tax for those working in the Springfield-Beckley Airport Joint Economic Development District (JEDD).

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Lead Service Line Replacement and Financial Assistance Program

This program involves the City paying up to fifty percent of the project costs with a maximum of $1,500 per residential property to replace private lead service lines and defray the costs to customers.

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Memorial Tree Planting

A Memorial Tree Fund is available to those who wish to plant a tree in the right-of-way in honor/memory of someone or to add to the beautification of their neighborhood.

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Ohio EPA

Link to the Ohio EPA for more information

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Ohio Legal Help – Housing

Legal help for Ohio residents.

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Parking and EV Charging Stations

Park at the 99 parking garage is open 24-hours a day, year-round. Parking is FREE and there are three levels, offering 305 parking spaces for residents, visitors and businesses.

Potholes

We work diligently to address potholes as they occur in the roadways, but unfortunately we can’t catch them all.

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Records and Reports

The Springfield Police Division is custodian of City police records.

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Recover Stolen Property

The Springfield Police Division recovers thousands of stolen and/or lost items.

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Ride-Along

The people of the Springfield Police Division are dedicated to transparency and community education of public safety operations.

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Ride-Along

In order to promote good will in the community and insight to careers in the Fire/EMS Service, students and interested members of the community are offered the opportunity to participate as a Rider/Observer with Division personnel.

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Septic System Elimination Assistance Program

The Septic System Elimination Program is designed for residential within the City’s corporate boundary that still have a private septic system that wants to connect to City sewer and/or must hook into the City’s public sewer due to failure of said system.

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Sewer Lateral Repair Program

The property owner is responsible for the sanitary lateral from the house to the connection at the City sewer main.

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Sewer Use Ordinance

Information about the use of public sewers in the City of Springfield

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Snow Removal

Snow removal is provided citywide at the beginning of snowfall and for several hours after it ends.

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Snow Route Map

See a GIS map of the routes used by the City when clearing snow and ice from roadways.

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Suburban Contracts

The City of Springfield, Fire Rescue Division offers Suburban Contracts to residential and commercial properties not located within the Springfield City Limits.

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Tree Trimming & Removal

Private trees are the responsibility of the property owner.

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Tree Worker License

Anyone doing tree work within Springfield’s corporate boundary must be licensed or employed by a licensed tree company.

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Vacant Property Registration

The City of Springfield has partnered with HERA Property Registry to administer the Vacant Property Registry Program.

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Water Pressure Map

See and search a GIS map of City water pressure contours

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Water Service Separation Assistance Program

The Water Service Separation Assistance Program involves the City paying up to $2,000 for plumbing changes that will effectively eliminate an instance of a common or shared water service. The desired goal is to provide you a water service for your sole use and minimize, to the extent possible, unforeseen disruptions in this service.

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Zoning Map

See and search a GIS map of zoning designations in the City of Springfield

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