The more than 2,400 employees of the City of Durham are dedicated to the service of our residents – to provide quality services to make Durham a great place to live, work and play.
City services ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors to the City of Durham.
Make this your one stop home for what you need to know about the City of Durham. Durham One Call is the place to go for City government information. We will connect you to the best sources on education, emergency information, conservation and sustainability, community involvement and more.
This is your source for information on finding jobs with the City, bids and contracts, surplus properties, business licenses, laws and resources. The planning and inspections resources help you begin or grow your business
Sports, entertainment, the arts – wherever your tastes lead, Durham has it. World class facilities and nearly 100 City-owned parks and recreation centers make Durham a place where residents Play More!
Transportation options in Durham are plentiful, safe and affordable. The links below lead to information about available travel options and how Durham is working to improve travel throughout the region.
It's easy to see why so many residents and businesses call Durham home. Below are links to resources to help you live, work and play.
2013 State of the City Address• 2013 State of the City Speech• 2013 State of the City Speech Video• 2013 State of the City Presentation Slides• 2012 Year in Review Video: PartnersPrevious State of the City AddressesDurham Mayor's Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesTriangle Region Transit Consolidation / Implementation PlanMayor’s Summer Youth Work ProgramAmerican Jobs Fact Sheet
Mayors Against Illegal GunsDurham Mayor William V. "Bill" Bell has joined forces with more than 600 mayors from across the country in a coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The group is committed to working together to share best practices, develop innovative policies, and support legislation at the national, state, and local levels that will help law enforcement target illegal guns. Each mayor in this coalition has signed a statement of commitment to this fight. Visit the Mayors Against Illegal Guns website to learn more.