Southfield, MI city services

Southfield city services are listed here in one place: 4 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 of SouthfieldThis page provides contact information for the City of Southfield. It includes a contact form and details for residents, businesses, and visitors.(248) 796-5000
ClerkCity Clerk's OfficeThe City Clerk's Office serves as Southfield's official records office and election authority, providing election services, vital records, business licenses, FOIA requests, public records, and other municipal services for residents and businesses. The City Clerk examines and audits all accounts and claims against the City, and signs, approves, and records all vouchers for payment from the municipal budget.(248) 796-5150

Bills, taxes, permits & parking

Water & sewer billingWater DepartmentThe Water Department handles residential water bills issued every two months and commercial water bills issued monthly. It provides various payment options including online, by mail, in person at the Treasurer's Office, and via an automatic bill payment plan.(248) 796-4850

Library, parks & community

Parks & recreationSouthfield Parks & Recreation DepartmentThe Southfield Parks & Recreation Department provides leisure, cultural, and recreational services to all Southfield residents. Its purpose is to offer safe, educationally challenging, and convenient leisure opportunities using public open spaces and quality leisure facilities.(248) 796-4620

Oakland County services for Southfield residents

Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.

Oakland County services

Information from cityofsouthfield.com, checked September 24, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Southfield site — for official business use cityofsouthfield.com.