East Lansing, MI city services
East Lansing city services are listed here in one place: 10 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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City hall & administration
- City hallEast Lansing City HallThe East Lansing City Hall serves as a contact point for the city and houses an online feedback form for questions and comments.(517) 337-1731
- ClerkCity ClerkThe City Clerk's Office is responsible for the administration of elections, the management and preservation of the City's official documents, recording City Council minutes, processing business licenses, and coordinating Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.(517) 319-6914
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerTreasurerThe City of East Lansing Treasury office handles various payments, including property taxes, income taxes, and water and sewer bills. Payments can be made online, by mail, via outdoor drop boxes, or by phone.(517) 319-6872
- Building & permitsEast Lansing Fire DepartmentThe City of East Lansing requires permit approval for erecting large tents and outdoor fires. Tents over 120 square feet require a building permit and possibly an electrical permit.(517) 332-1956
Public safety & courts
- PoliceEast Lansing Police DepartmentThe East Lansing Police Department's Chief Jennifer Brown issued a statement regarding an incident outside Harper's, indicating that the department is committed to transparency and will release body-worn camera footage when it does not jeopardize the legal process.(517) 351-4220
- FireEast Lansing Fire DepartmentThe East Lansing Fire Department supports community events when staffing and emergency response needs allow, and requests for participation in Touch-a-Truck events must be submitted at least seven days prior to the event date.(517) 332-1956
Trash, recycling & streets
Library, parks & community
- LibraryEast Lansing Public LibraryThe East Lansing Public Library has unveiled a new Empathy and Equity Box that provides emergency resources and information sheets to the community. Library staff and volunteers restock the box with free non-perishable food, small clothing items, and hygiene products.950 Abbot Road
- Parks & recreationEast Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory CommissionThe East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission advises staff on parks and recreation programs and operations, facilitates community feedback, and reviews budgets and plans. Commissioners meet monthly at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.(517) 319-6888
Voting & elections
Ingham County services for East Lansing residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Ingham County servicesInformation from cityofeastlansing.com, checked October 6, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of East Lansing site — for official business use cityofeastlansing.com.
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