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Detroit for Life Page
Learn about Detroit for Life and the opportunities that are offered to every city resident.
Department of Public Works Page
The role of the Department of Public Works is to provide environmental and infrastructure services designed to ensure the cleanliness and safe and efficient mobility of the residents, visitors, and customers of the city; to provide for the oversight and management of solid waste collection activities performed by private contractors, including citywide curbside recycling. We facilitate the clearing of illegally dumped debris and provide construction, maintenance, and engineering design of streets and alleys; perform snow & ice removal services, perform sidewalk maintenance, as well as establish and maintain systems and devices for safe and expeditious regulation and control of traffic.
Mayor Announces First 3 Solar Neighborhoods; tells residents, “you have not been forgotten" News
181368,7 Proposal N for Neighborhoods - Trash Out Services News
Request for Information Regarding Claims Demolition Contractors Being Allowed to be 1099 Workers in Violation of City Ordinance Document/Form
Council President Sheffield submitted memo requesting information and insight on the Proposal N Demolition contracts that may be in violation of City Ordinance
Property Maintenance Ordinance Code-Amendment 10-31-2017 Document/Form
Detroit Rental Registration Ordinance - 10-31-2017
City activates Emergency Snow Routes in preparation of major snowfall; public asked to keep cars off streets News
City activates Emergency Snow Routes in preparation of major snowfall; public asked to keep cars off streets
HRD HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS QUICK RESPONSE TEAM USING OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS News
Detroit to replace 5,000 lead service lines this year, ramping up to 10,000 per year starting in 2024 News
DWSD scales up lead service line replacement to 8,000 per year, thanks to $85M in EGLE grants News
Farwell Rec Center’s new $4 million gymnasium turns Eastside families’ 20-year-long dream a reality News
Detroit Bedding Permit Name Change Application 2024 Document/Form
Application for Registration as required by Bedding and Furniture Ordinance #20-2-51
DWSD invested $240M in water and sewer upgrades the past two years; outlines 2021-22 projects at an additional $200M News
Future of Health - Detroit Page
Information the future of Health in the City of Detroit
Career Fair Event
Career Fair
April 19, 2022 10AM - 1PM
Know anyone interested in a four-year, tuition-free, paid apprenticeship program?
DWSD System Plans Page
System plans covering improvements and expansion to fresh water and wastewater networks, as well as technical specifications for plumbing and water drainage systems.
Agreements Page
Click here to see sample Memoranda of Understanding
2024-01-31: Renaissance Zone and the Midtown Hospital Subzone Document/Form
Resolution in support of the renewal of the Wayne County Renaissance Zone and the Midtown Hospital Subzone.