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Welcome to our new residents!
Are you a new resident to the City of Watertown? This section of the Watertown web site contains many pieces of
important information for those of you who are new to Watertown, including a list of frequently requested phone numbers,
information on your utility bill, fees for
building permits,
licensing information for dogs and cats and some of the important city ordinances.
If the information that you are looking for is not including in this section of the City's web site, please call
City Hall at (952) 955-2681.
The City also has a Direct Payment Plan for utility billing. Please download and fill out the
Direct Payment form (.pdf) and drop off at the City Hall to enroll in
this program.
City Phone Numbers |
City Hall / Community Center |
(952) 955-2681 |
Library |
(952) 955-2939 |
Fire Station |
(952) 955-1135 |
Food Shelf |
(952) 955-1980 |
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Other Important Phone Numbers |
Gopher State One Call - Call before you dig |
651-454-0002 |
Library Hours |
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Compost Hours |
Monday |
1:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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Monday |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Tuesday |
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Tuesday |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Wednesday |
1:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Thursday |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Thursday |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Friday |
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Saturday |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
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Saturday |
8:00 a.m. - noon |
Friends for Life Food Shelf |
Monday |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Tuesday |
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon |
Friday |
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon |
Food Shelf Phone Number |
955-1980 |
Utility Billing Information
Utility billing (Water & Sewer) is a monthly bill. Your bill is in the form of a postcard with 1/3 perforated to be returned with your payment.
Your utility bill will arrive on or before the 1st of each month and is due on or before
the 15th of each month. There is a 10% late fee on any unpaid balance paid after the 15th of the month. If you have
any questions regarding your water meter or utility bill, contact City Hall at (952) 955-2681.
More information is available on the Utilities section of this web site.
The new service application for sewer and water service is available in .pdf format.
Building Permit Information
Permits are required for the following building/remodeling projects:
- Garage/storage shed 10' x 12' or larger (based on estimated value), certificate of survey required.
- Driveway - $1,000 deposit ($500 for curb and $500 for street). Returned upon completion if no damage occurred.
- Re-Roof - $43.00
- Re-Side - $43.00
- Re-Window - $43.00 if replaced with same size, any size change requires a regular building permit.
- Deck/porch (based on estimated value), certificate of survey required.
- Shed less than 120 square feet requires a land use/zoning permit only, issued by the City $50.00.
- Fence- $50.00
- Accessory structure or building (Fence/Shed less than 120 square feet; swimming pool; dog run), certificate of survey required.
More information is available on the Building Permits page of this web site.
Dogs and Cats
Pets MUST be leashed when off of the owners property, and MUST be licensed after the age of six months. The licenses are available at Watertown
City Hall, 309 Lewis Avenue South at a cost of $16.00 for two years (natural); or $10.00 (spayed or neutered). Animal licensing information
is available here.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required at time of purchase. There is an unlicensed dog/cat fine of $25.00.
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