The more than 2,400 employees of the City of Durham are dedicated to the service of the city’s residents – to provide quality services to make Durham a great place to live, work and play. The 25 departments of the City of Durham are at your disposal.
City Services are provided to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of and visitors to Durham. Services range from building inspections and code enforcement to providing emergency services to trash and waste collection. The City works in collaboration with the State of North Carolina to construct and maintain streets and provides essential water and sewer services.
Durham residents live life at a fast pace and one of their most important needs is information. Make this your one stop home for what you need to know. Durham One Call is the place to go for all City government information and we will connect you to the best sources on education, emergency information, getting involved in your community, conservation and sustainability, and community involvement.
Durham residents work as hard as they play and this is your source for information on finding jobs with the City, bids and contracts and surplus properties available through the City, business licenses, laws and resources. This page leads you to the planning and inspections resources to help you begin or grow your busines
Sports, entertainment, the arts – wherever your tastes lead, Durham has it. World class facilities like the Durham Performing Arts Center, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art blend with nearly 100 City-owned parks and recreation facilities to make Durham a place where residents Play More! Durham is also recognized as one of the decorated dining destinations in the state with award-winning restaurants and chefs that make an evening out something special.
Transportation options in Durham are plentiful, safe and affordable. The links below can help you find information about your preferred mode of travel and how the City of Durham is working to improve travel throughout the region and beyond.
Whether you know of Durham as the "City of Medicine" or the "Bull City" it's easy to see why so many residents and businesses call Durham home. The links below provide resources to help you live, work and play in Durham.