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Accounting Division
Assessor
The City of Oak Park Assessing Department determines the value of all real and personal property within the city. These valuations ensure assessments are fair, accurate and compliant with state law. The office maintains assessment records for all residential, commercial and industrial parcels.
The Assessing Office estimates the market value of property for tax purposes by discovering, identifying and classifying all taxable real and personal property. Staff analyze data, review local sales activity and evaluate new construction, additions and removals. Each year, the office assesses property as of Tax Day, Dec. 31.
The Assessing Office also compiles special assessment rolls, administers the Board of Review and maintains ownership records for all real and personal property within Oak Park.
For questions or assistance, call the Assessor’s Office at (248) 691‑7550.
The City Assessor is available Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
City Clerk
Ed Norris, City Clerk
Reasons for contacting the City Clerk's Office:
Boards and commission appointments/inquiries
Business license
City charter information
City Council agendas
City Council meeting minutes
Class C liquor license/tavern license
Code of Ordinance information
Day care group home registration
Election information
Freedom of information requests
Garage sale information/permits
Lawn care permits
Massage facility license
Mechanical amusement device permit
Pawn broker license
Precious metals dealer registration
Public Notices
Real estate non-solicitation list
Sidewalk sale license
Snow removal permit
Special event license
Special licenses and permits
Taxicab license
Vendor license
Voting information
Corridor Improvement Authority
Welcome to Oak Park!
Whether you are a lifelong resident, a local business owner or a visitor just discovering our community, this site is your guide to the ongoing evolution of our commercial districts.
We are the Oak Park Corridor Improvement Authority, established by the Oak Park City Council in 2015, to ensure our storefronts, sidewalks and key infrastructure remain robust and vibrant.
Economic Development and Planning
Here is where those interested in starting, growing, or investing in a business in the City of Oak Park will find tools, guidance, and resources tailored to your stage of business.
Oak Park is a community that values its local businesses. We strive to be approachable, responsive and collaborative, because when businesses succeed, our community thrives.
Whether you’re just getting started, planning your next move, or looking to invest, our team is here to help you navigate the process, answer questions, and move projects forward.
Public Safety
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Oak Park by working together with our citizens to protect life and property, promote safety, maintain public order and preserve human rights.
Your public safety officers are cross trained as police officers, firefighters and first-response emergency-medical providers.
The Department of Public Safety is next to City Hall at 13800 Oak Park Blvd.
The Administration, Investigations, Fire Inspection, Records and Property offices are open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Police
The Police Division includes the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Records Bureau, Dispatch, Community Relations and Crossing Guard Program.
Join The Team
The Oak Park Department of Public Safety encourages qualified applicants to join our team. We value officers who believe in service, the rule of law and are flexible and innovative in finding solutions to unique community problems. We require the highest degree of personal integrity and professionalism from ourselves and each other. We do not tolerate those who violate the public trust.
If this sounds like you, this is what we have to offer:
On Oct. 1, 2025, the entry-level wage rate was set at $83,255 annually, progressing to a maximum of $100,413 after two years of service, inclusive of all bonuses and incentive pay.
These rates do not reflect the additional 5 percent contractual increases scheduled over the next two fiscal years. As of July 1, 2027, the position will top out at $105,496 annually.
- 12-hour shifts
- Every other weekend off
- 14 days off a month
- No-cost healthcare
- Defined Benefit (2.5x) / Optional Defined Contribution Pension System
- Sick, personal and vacation time
- Up to 80 percent tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to grow within 12 different units.
For more information, reach out to Administrative Lieutenant Daniel Batora at (248) 691-7502. To apply, visit https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Our Services
The Oak Park Department of Public Safety Records Bureau offers a variety of services, including:
- Animal licenses
- Emergency alarm permits
- False alarm appeals
- Notary Public
- Bicycle licenses
- Background checks and clearance letters
- Freedom of Information Act records requests / requests for discovery
- Ink and electronic fingerprinting services
- Gun permits and registrations
- Municipal parking lot permits
For more services offered by the Department of Public Safety and the City of Oak Park, visit our Forms, Services & Information page.
Speed Reduction Campaign
Is your street experiencing high-speed drivers?
Would having the city's mobile speed trailer parked nearby help?
Complete our online speed trailer request form to have the trailer parked in your neighborhood.
Keep in mind the following:
- Due to high demand there may be a delay in placement at the requested location.
- Trailers are placed on a first-request basis. We will do our best to fulfill requests as quickly as possible.
- Radar trailers are intended for residential streets, not primary roads and trunk lines
- Radar trailers are stored during winter months to prevent damage and keep roads clear for snowplows
- Radar trailers may not be placed at the exact location of a request. A safe location is critical.
Impounded Vehicles
Vehicles impounded by the Oak Park Department of Public Safety are usually taken to Monaghan's Towing Company, at 21680 Fern St. in Oak Park.
An owners of an impounded vehicle must obtain authorization for its release from the Oak Park Department of Public Safety BEFORE contacting the towing company.
- The Department of Public Safety is next to City Hall at 13800 Oak Park Blvd.
- The vehicle will only be released after showing proof of vehicle ownership and payment of required fees.
Monaghan’s phone number is (248) 546-0860. They are open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Utility Billing and Collections
On May 18, 2026 water and sewer rates were approved by the city council. The new rates began July 1, 2026.
Water and sewer charges are based on your water consumption.
To see the current charges, visit the city's fee schedule.
Your City of Oak Park utility bill is due on or around the 20th of each month. The exact date may shift by up to three business days depending on weekends, federal holidays and U.S. Postal Service delivery schedules.
The Utility Billing Division handles billing and collection for:
- Water
- Sewer
- Stormwater runoff
- Infrastructure charges
- Rubbish collection
- Industrial waste control
Staff also read and maintain water meters and help residents identify potential leaks in their homes.
The Utility Billing Office is open:
- Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Every other Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For assistance, call (248) 691‑7470.
If you have a water‑related emergency after business hours, call the Department of Public Safety at (248) 691‑7520.