Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration

Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls Administration

Neighborhood City Halls Mission

Neighborhood City Halls Mission Statement:

To serve as a neighborhood resource center that is a responsive liaison between the community and the City that helps build strong, safe neighborhoods.


The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood City Halls (NCH) functions as an important link between the Mayor's Office and the community. NCH serves as an advocate for residents seeking services from City departments.

NCH distributes information for other City departments as well as special community events, such as town hall meetings, Detroit Motor City Makeover, the Angels' Night Anti-Arson Campaign, and other City-wide activities of interest to the community at large. NCH also assists block clubs and community associations in organizing and planning neighborhood events.

NCH interfaces with businesses and community groups in building strong relationships to promote positive, productive neighborhoods.

About our association

Message

Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls in collaboration with other city departments has the opportunity to improve the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Detroit while linking with the Community, Businesses, Government and Schools. Neighborhood City Halls serves as a resource center providing residents with information about city agencies, polices, services and programs.

Detroit is a great city, rich with wonderful neighborhoods. Maintaining our strong neighborhoods and strengthening others is a priority. In keeping with that commitment, let's all work together to make a difference in the lives of our citizens.

Stop by any of our ten (10) Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls. We're here to serve you,

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We look forward to serving you, as well as, seeing you in the community.

Sincerely,

Raymond H. Cheeks
Director
Mayor's Office-Neighborhood City Halls

Serving Our Citizens

Our ten offices currently provide the following services:

??x Assist with organizing community groups

??x Assist with Property Tax Assessment
Appeals (February 1-15)

??x Assist in obtaining non-City agency
services upon request

??x Assist with complaints for City
departments

??x Assist with Homestead Property
Tax/Heat Credit and Prescription
Drug Forms

??x Provide birth certificate
applications available for citizens
born in Detroit

??x Provide City of Detroit employment
information on available City jobs

??x Provide consumer information on
utilities and utility programs

??x Sell Dog License ($10 neutered and
$15 non-neutered)

??x Provide Farm-A-Lot Program permit
applications (apply for permit to
farm a vacant lot and register for
free seeds or plants for springtime)

??x Offer free bus schedules and
informational brochures

??x Offer free zoo passes for income-
eligible Detroiters

??x Issue Senior Bus Cards (Detroiters
age 65 and older - $1 fee)

??x Provide language assistance and
translation services (Southwest NCH
location only)

??x Offer free notary service

??x Organize volunteers for Mayoral
initiatives

??x Organize Community Arson Patrols

??x Assist with Summer Tax Deferment
Program (July 1-September 15)

??x Provide neighborhood meeting space
(some office sites)