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Berkley, MI city services

Berkley city services are listed here in one place: 6 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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Bills, taxes, permits & parking

  • TreasurerCity of Berkley Treasury DepartmentThe Treasury Department is responsible for levying and collecting Property Taxes and settling/balancing yearly collections with the Oakland County Treasurer. It also collects for the Service Invoice for Water, receipts monies from other City Departments, and assists with the annual audit process.(248) 658-3340
  • Building & permitsCommunity DevelopmentThe Community Development Department handles building permits and applications, which are required for construction, renovation, and other structural changes to ensure health, safety, and compliance with approved plans. The department also conducts inspections once building is underway and complete.(248) 658-3320

Trash, recycling & streets

  • Trash & recyclingDepartment of Public WorksThe Department of Public Works provides trash collection and recycling services for the City of Berkley, working with SOCRRA and contractors like Tringali Sanitation. They offer information on pickup schedules, container requirements, holiday adjustments, and details on what items are accepted for trash and mixed recycling.(248) 658-3490

Library, parks & community

  • LibraryBerkley Public LibraryThe Berkley Public Library offers a comprehensive collection of materials and innovative programs for all ages, along with services like public computers, Wi-Fi, and mobile printing. It provides library cards to residents, workers, or property owners in Berkley and honors cards from neighboring libraries.(248) 658-3440
  • Parks & recreationParks & RecreationThe Berkley Parks & Recreation department offers programs and services primarily for seniors, including in-house activities, day trips, fitness classes, and a senior center located within the Community Center.(248) 658-3470

Schools & districts

  • School districtBerkley School DistrictBerkley School District is a public school district serving grades Pre-K–12. NCES counted 3,959 students across 7 schools in 2024-2025.(248) 837-8000

Oakland County services for Berkley residents

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

Oakland County services

Information from berkleymi.gov, checked September 25, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Berkley site — for official business use berkleymi.gov.

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