City of Durham, NC Government

City of Durham, NC Government The official City of Durham, NC Government page, representing our 25 departments and the work of our 2,800+ employees.

Local municipal government for the City of Durham, North Carolina. For service requests, visit https://www.durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call, download our free smartphone app in the Apple or Google Play stores, call 919-560-1200, or text 919-919-813-6315. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources, we only monitor comments and postings Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

06/14/2026

We checked in with Beamer who was rescued back in January!

Beamer’s owner visited the crew at Durham Fire Department Station 9 to say thanks for saving this kitty.

Watch our video to hear how the firefighters freed Beamer from a parked vehicle.

You could be a hero too, don’t miss their message for drivers!
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Water Shortage Response steps begin June 15. City Council scheduled to vote on upcoming fiscal year budget. Read the lat...
06/13/2026

Water Shortage Response steps begin June 15. City Council scheduled to vote on upcoming fiscal year budget. Read the latest City Connect to learn more, plus get the latest news & events around Durham.
Read: https://cvcpl.us/78kmK9y
Subscribe: durhamnc.gov/5121

06/13/2026

During this drought and year round, crews may use reclaimed water to carry out essential city services.

Reclaimed water = highly treated wastewater.

You can’t drink it.

Common uses:

Firefighting

Irrigation for program participant safety

Commercial toilet flushes

Street sweeping

Pesticide solutions

We aim to display signs when reclaimed water is used for necessary and permitted activities.

We've spent 6 months working with Durham County Government to better understand violence in our community and identify w...
06/12/2026

We've spent 6 months working with Durham County Government to better understand violence in our community and identify what works best to reduce it. Now, we're convening the Summit on Saving Lives to share what we have learned and to turn that learning into action.

Together with residents, local leaders, and national experts will examine local data, weigh the evidence, and align on a focused set of strategies tailored to Durham's unique challenges and strengths.

The Summit is on June 24, 8:30am-12:15pm and you can join in-person downtown or via the livestream.
⚠️ In-person seating is limited. RSVP: www.durhamnc.gov/5556/2026-Violence-Reduction-Summit
📺Watch the livestream: www.youtube.com/

❤️💛💙It's National Automotive Service Professionals Day! We're proud to recognize our dedicated Fleet Management team mem...
06/12/2026

❤️💛💙It's National Automotive Service Professionals Day!

We're proud to recognize our dedicated Fleet Management team members who work behind the scenes to keep City vehicles running safely.

🔗Learn more about our amazing Fleet staff!

06/12/2026

Durham remains in a strong financial position as the fiscal year heads toward a close.

Find out why property tax revenue is projected to come in below budget, what is helping to offset that shortfall, and what the City’s latest financial report shows on Bull City Today.
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Durham’s Q3 Financial Update
• Durham remains in a strong financial position as we prepare to wrap up the fiscal year.
• What’s happening now: The City’s third-quarter financial report showed revenues and spending were generally tracking as expected through March 31.
• Property tax collections remained ahead of last year through Q3, but total property tax revenue is still projected to finish about $5.3 million below budget because of successful property tax appeals.
• The good news: A one-time $5.5 million sales/utilities tax timing adjustment offsets this impact, resulting in a projected net surplus of $1.4 million for the fiscal year.
• What’s next: Staff will continue monitoring revenues and spending as we close out the fiscal year and prepare for the next budget cycle.
• DurhamNC.gov

Buzz on over to Durham Central Park for the 5th Annual Durham Bee Day Celebration on Saturday, June 13 from 9AM–12PM! 🐝H...
06/12/2026

Buzz on over to Durham Central Park for the 5th Annual Durham Bee Day Celebration on Saturday, June 13 from 9AM–12PM! 🐝

Hosted by Keep Durham Beautiful and the Durham Bee City Committee, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off National Pollinator Week. Meet local beekeepers, see real bees in a demonstration hive, taste honey, plant pollinator seeds, take home a free pollinator-friendly plant, and join the Bee Parade!

Come learn how pollinators help our community thrive — and how we can all help protect them.

06/11/2026

Due to ongoing extreme drought conditions, the City of Durham will move to Stage 2 Water Restrictions beginning Monday, June 15.

This change happened quickly because Durham Saves Water's updated modeling showed that both Stage 1 and Stage 2 triggers were reached at the same time.

What to know starting June 15:
• No spray irrigation
• Drip and hand watering allowed with an automatic‑shutoff nozzle
• Car washing only at compliant commercial facilities
• Large water users goal: reduce use by 30%
• No new landscape exemptions

Learn more, see FAQs, and check reservoir levels: www.DurhamNC.gov/1061

Thank you to our residents and businesses for being such responsible water users — we’re all working together to extend our water supply!

Video from Lake Michie on 6/8/2026

06/11/2026

This is what growth looks like!

Dozens of girls are in the Durham Parks and Recreation summer fast pitch softball clinic.

Watch the video to hear from coaches & athletes.

Registration was full before day one with a wait list.

We look forward to expanding our partnership with Blaze - Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

That’s a long way from our start several years ago.

Coming soon, registration will open for girls Fall Advanced Beginner Softball Skills Clinic (ages 10 – 15)!
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06/10/2026

A record number of property tax appeals following Durham County Government's 2025 reappraisal is affecting the City's budget outlook. Find out why those appeals resulted in millions of dollars in tax refunds on Bull City Today.
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Property Tax Appeals Impact Budget Planning
· As Durham develops its next budget, one challenge is lower-than-anticipated property tax revenue following the 2025 countywide reappraisal.
· A record number of property owners appealed their new property values after the Durham County Government reappraisal.
· Durham County Government tax officials estimated about 7,500 appeals when budget projections were developed. Instead, more than 10,500 appeals were ultimately filed.
· Many of those appeals resulted in lower property values and reduced tax bills.
· Those appeals required the City to issue about $9 million in property tax refunds, which reduced revenue available for next year’s budget.
· dconc.gov/tax-administration

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101 City Hall Plz
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+19195601200

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