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St. Clair Shores, MI city services

St. Clair Shores city services are listed here in one place: 10 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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  • Trash & recycling day
  • Police non-emergency (586) 777-6700

City hall & administration

  • City hallCity HallCity Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The page provides contact information for City Hall, including its phone number and physical address.(586) 445-5200
  • ClerkOffice of the City ClerkThe City Clerk is a primary point of contact for the public, keeper of all city documents and records, and administers elections to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.(586) 447-3303

Bills, taxes, permits & parking

  • Water & sewer billingTax & Water DepartmentThe Tax & Water Department handles water billing and provides information regarding water bills. It also manages tax-related inquiries and payments.(586) 447-3317
  • Building & permitsCommunity Development & InspectionsThe Community Development & Inspections office provides various applications and permits, including the Building Permit Application, and offers informational handouts related to construction and permits.(586) 447-3340

Public safety & courts

  • PoliceSt. Clair Shores Police DepartmentThe St. Clair Shores Police Department provides law enforcement services, with an authorized strength of 84 sworn officers and 6 civilian employees organized into seven bureaus.(586) 777-6700
  • FireFire DepartmentThe Fire Department provides fire prevention tips, information on smoke detectors, and operates a Fire Prevention Bureau for inspections, education, and a Juvenile Fire Setter Program.(586) 445-5380

Trash, recycling & streets

  • Trash & recyclingPublic Works & Water DepartmentThe Public Works & Water Department manages residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup services for the city. They also handle the sale and delivery of city-issued garbage and recycle carts.(586) 445-5363

Library, parks & community

  • LibrarySt. Clair Shores Public LibraryThe St. Clair Shores Public Library offers library cards to residents, non-residents, and minors, and provides access to materials through various programs like the Suburban Library Cooperative, MeLCat, and MILibraryCard. It outlines policies for borrowing materials, loan periods, late fees, and replacement cards.(586) 771-9020
  • Parks & recreationParks & Recreation DepartmentThe Parks and Recreation Department guides the recreation planning and development efforts of St. Clair Shores, aiming to meet state standards for community recreation. It coordinates and implements athletic programs, instructional classes, and cultural and social programs for youth and adults.(586) 445-5350

Voting & elections

  • ElectionsElectionsThe Elections office provides information on voting, including absentee voting, early voting, and voter registration. It also handles election results and details for running for office or becoming an election inspector.(586) 447-3303

Macomb County services for St. Clair Shores residents

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

Macomb County services

Information from scsmi.net, checked October 5, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of St. Clair Shores site — for official business use scsmi.net.

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