Departments

The City of Plattsburgh takes great pride in its resources. Residents of the city are provided with professional services every day such as clean streets, fresh drinking water, and courteous and responsive emergency units.

For further information please click on the department of your choice. In addition, there are forms and contact information as well as links on each department page.

  1. Building Inspector

    Find information on Administrative and Enforcement authority for Building Construction and Renovation, Land Development, Zoning, Fire Prevention, Property Maintenance, Contractor Registration and Insurance, Street Access and Utility Permits, Sign Permits, and Flood Plain and Housing Inspections.

  2. City Assessor

    Find more information on how to contact Clinton County Real Property which consolidated the City Assessor in November 2017.

  3. City Clerk

    Find information on vital records, genealogical searches, marriage licenses, dual citizenship, local laws, various permits and Freedom of Information requests.

  4. City Court

    Find information in regards to the 4th Judicial District Court.

  5. City Historian

    Find information in regards to Plattsburgh history.

  6. Community Development

    Find information on current community development initiatives, housing programs, the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Downtown Parking, City-Hosted Community Events, City Beach, Recreation and more.

  7. Environmental Services

    Find information on the City’s Water Pollution Control Plant and the Water Filtration Plant.

  8. Finance

    Find information on the city's budgets and how to pay your utility bills, parking tickets and refuse collection.

  9. Fire Department

    Find more information on burn permit requests and fire prevention tips.

  10. Human Resources

    Find more information on the City of Plattsburgh's employee handbook and Union Contracts.

  11. Municipal Lighting Department

    Find more information on how to pay utility bills and how to start anew service.

  12. Plattsburgh Public Library

    Find more information on the Plattsburgh Public Library.

  13. Police Department

    Find more information about public safety and reporting crime.

  14. Public Works

    Find more information about Refuse Service, Wilcox Dock Slip Rentals, and other public works initiatives.

  15. Voter Districts

    Find information on your ward, district and area in the City of Plattsburgh.