Services provided by a variety of City departments may be started by submitting an application. Get detailed information about how to begin a variety of services from the lists below.

Construction and Development

• Apply for a Building Permit
• Apply for a Conditional Use
• Apply for a Permit to Demolish a Structure
• Apply for a Residential Toolbox Grant
• Apply for a Temporary Tent or Canopy Permit
• Apply for a Water Meter Permit
• Apply for a Work in Public Right-of-Way Permit
• Apply for Planned Unit Development
• Seek a Variance from Land Use Standards
• Submit Land Use Application

Environment

• Apply for a Permit to Haul and Dump Septic Waste
• Apply for a Stormwater Credit
• Apply for a Watershed Protection and Preservation Grant 
• Apply for a Zero Wastewater Discharge Permit 
• Apply for or Renew a Wastewater Discharge Permit
• Apply for Water Conservation or Wastewater Pretreatment Grant Program
• Submit an Environmental Survey to Show Compliance with Waste Pretreatment Standards
• Submit Trash Area Management Plan

Financial Help

• Apply for Utility Assistance

Jobs

• Apply for a City Job 
• Become a 911 Call Taker
• Become a Salem Firefighter
• Become a Salem Police Officer

Miscellaneous

• Apply for a Business License
• Apply for a Model Rocket Launching Permit
• Apply for a Sound Permit
• Become a Capital Canine Club Member

Parking

• Apply for a Carpool On-Street Parking Permit
• Apply for a Construction Maintenance Parking Permit 
• Apply for a Parking Permit 
• Apply for a Residential District Parking Permit 
• Apply for a Temporary On-Street Parking Permit for an Event

Signs

• Apply for a Permanent Sign Permit
• Apply for a Sign Variance
• Apply for a Sign Adjustment
• Apply for a Temporary Sign Permit
• Apply for an Electronic Display Sign Conditional Use Permit

One of the many ways you can help your community is donating your time and/or resources. The links below provide information on the opportunities available through the City:

• Donate to Center 50+
• Donate to Emergency Utility Assistance Program
• Donate to Salem Public Library
• Donate to Support a Park
• Donate to Support Recreation Activities
• Donate to the Environmental Assistance Program
• Donate Your Used Cell Phone

Services provided by a variety of City departments may generate a bill that you need to pay. Whether you need to pay your utility bill, need to pay a tax or lease on behalf of your business, or are an individual paying a permit or fine, you can find the specific information about that payment process in the links below.

Leases and Taxes

• Make a 911 Participation Payment
• Pay an Airport Lease
• Pay Downtown Parking Tax
• Pay for Leased Space
• Pay Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Promotion Area Fee
• Request a Lien or Loan Payoff

Fines, Fees, and Services

• How to Pay Your Utility Bill
• Make a 911 Participation Payment
• Pay for Hazardous Use Permit
• Pay for Permits and Licenses
• Pay for Your Parking Permit
• Pay a Parking Ticket
• Pay a Traffic Ticket or Fine
• Pay Miscellaneous City Fees

You can help us maintain a safe, livable City by letting us know what you see.

Neighborhood Concerns

• Report Barking Dogs and Noise Complaints
• Report Concerns About Homelessness
• Report Neighborhood Problems
• Report Graffiti
• Report a Pothole
• Report a Signal, Sign, or Streetlight Problem

Construction and Development

• File a Complaint about Building Construction
• Report a Concern about Your Building Permit
• Report Building Activity Done Without a Permit

Other Concerns

• File a Discrimination Complaint
• Report an ADA / Section 504 Concern
• File a Police Report
• Submit a Complaint about a Salem Police Employee

If you need information from the City, look through the list below to find out how we can help you:

• Get a Background Check
• Get a Land Use Verification Letter
• Get a Liberty Parkade Banner Permit
• Get a Liberty Pole Banner Permit
• Get a Library Card
• Get a Release for a Towed Vehicle
• Get an Alcohol Permit
• Get News Releases
• Help for Victims of Hate Crimes
• Request a Fire Report
• Request a Lien or Loan Payoff
• Request a Public Record
• Request an ADA Accommodation
• Request an Elevation Certificate
• Request Environmental Research
• Request Loan Subordination
• Request Police Records