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Animal Control Officer
When Are Dog Licenses Due?
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Assessing
When was the last City-wide assessment revaluation?
Exemptions FAQs
When does the tax year begin and end?
When is the tax rate set?
How can I review my assessment?
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Building & Licensing Services
What can I do without getting a Building Permit?
What requires a Building Permit?
What are the Snow and Wind Loads?
Buildings and Grounds
What does Public Buildings & Grounds do?
How do I contact Public Buildings & Grounds after hours in an emergency?
What is the Adopt-A-Spot Program?
What is the Adopt-A-Basket Program?
How do I get involved in the Adopt-A-Spot or Adopt-A-Basket Programs?
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City Clerk & Elections
Where do I get certified copies of a divorce certificate?
How much it will cost to register my car?
Is a map of Rochester on-line?
Who are my State Legislators and how do I reach them?
What is a UCC?
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City Manager
What is a City Council/City Manager form of Government?
Where do I get Event Permits, Tag Permits, and Banner Permits?
How do I get a stop sign/speed limit sign or street light placed on my road?
What is the population of Rochester?
Community Development Division
What sorts of activities are eligible for funding?
What if I have additional questions or want to propose a project for funding?
What kinds of projects have been funded with CDBG in the past?
What are the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan?
Discover Downtown
How do I subscribe to e-Alerts for Construction Updates?
Is the Union Street Parking Lot closed during construction?
What is considered "Downtown"?
Dog Licensing Information
When do I have to Register My Dog?
Is Your Dog no Longer With You?
Can I re-register my dog online?
Election Information
How do I get an absentee ballot for an election?
What voting ward do I live in and where do I vote?
How do I register to vote?
Fire Department
Brush & Fire Permit FAQ’s
Why do you take 3 trucks to a fire alarm going off in a building?
Do I need a permit for my gas or charcoal grill?
Why does it take so long for the fire trucks to get to the emergency scene?
Is the fire station staffed 24 hours a day?
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
How much do maps of the City cost?
Why is the area of my parcel shown on the tax map different than my deed?
Government Channel (GovTV)
What is PEG Access Television?
Can I get a copy of a Public Meeting?
Why does a Government Channel produce or run special programming?
Can my business or non-profit post a message on the CH26 bulletin board?
Municipal Welfare Department
Is there a Christmas program for children in the City of Rochester?
Are their medical programs for residents with minimal financial means?
How can I contact the Homeless Shelters in the Rochester area?
Who do I call if I have a concern about a child's well being?
How can I apply for Public Housing and Section 8?
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Planning & Development
How are applications for Home Occupations handled?
What are the meeting deadlines and meeting dates for the ZBA?
What are the set back requirements for my building?
What happens after the Planning Board approves my project?
What if I want to do something that is not permitted in my zone?
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Police Department
How can I get the Police Department to monitor a street for speeders?
Public Works
What is a Sewer Deduction Meter and who should get one?
Where is the Public Works Department located?
How often will I receive a water/sewer bill?
What should I do if I see someone dumping trash along the road?
Where can I find out about trash, recycling, hazardous waste pick up and disposal?
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Tax Collector / Auto Registration
Can I register a vehicle for someone else?
Can I get Moose, State Park or Vanity plates at your office?
Do I have to register my camper that stays at a campground?
How do I register a vehicle to my business?
What do I do if my license plates are damaged or lost?
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Water & Sewer Billing
Water / Sewer Appeal Form
What is a Sewer Deduction Meter and who should get one?
How many gallons are there in a 100 cubic feet?
Who bills me for my water and sewer usage?
Does the City have any adjustment for filling a pool?
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