Services

  1. Airport

    Visit the Dubuque Regional Airport site for daily flight schedules, ticket purchasing, and information about general aviation services.

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  2. Ambulance & EMS

    Read the Dubuque Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) mission, services, and privacy practices.

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  3. Animal Control

    Find information on animal bites, pet licensing, stray animals, and other services provided by Animal Control.

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  4. Arts and Culture

    Discover how the arts and cultural community plays an important role in Dubuque’s economy and social infrastructure.

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  5. Building Permits

    Learn about codes and conditions, permit fees, and other information related to building construction projects.

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  6. Campground

    Find information on Miller Riverview Park & Campground, located on the shore of the scenic Mississippi River.

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  7. City Services Guide

    View a PDF of the City of Dubuque City Services Guide

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  8. Discrimination Inquiries

    Review legal information regarding civil and human rights, report a concern, browse resources, and more.

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  9. Economic Development

    Learn how the Economic Development Department assists new, expanding, or relocating businesses in Dubuque.

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  10. Emergency Communications/911

    Subscribe to the Smart911 service, learn 9-1-1 tips, and review services provided by Emergency Communications.

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  11. Emergency Notifications

    Learn about Dubuque's emergency notifications such as CodeRED, Smart911, and street detour and construction alerts.

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  12. Fire/Rescue

    Learn about safety tips, burn regulations, fire plans, EMS/ambulance service, and other aspects of Dubuque’s Fire Department.

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  13. Health Services

    Browse the City’s health-oriented programs and policies regarding noise, food safety, lead poisoning, and others.

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  14. Historic Preservation

    Read through architectural guidelines, ordinances, benefits of historic preservation districts, and browse historical districts and landmarks.

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  15. Housing

    Learn about the comprehensive programs and services offered by the Housing & Community Development Department that enhance quality of life and create a more livable community.

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  16. Human Rights

    Learn the role the Human Rights Department plays in developing fair and equitable access to government and community services and supporting a more inclusive community.

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  17. Library

    Visit the Carnegie-Stout Public Library site to search online databases and catalogs, check your library account, and find information on library programs and events.

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  18. Licenses & Permits

    Find information on licenses and permits, including beer/liquor licenses, bicycle licenses, business licenses, cigarette licenses, hunting and target practice permits, and special event permits.

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  19. Marina

    The Port of Dubuque Marina is located in the Dubuque Ice Harbor and features transient boat docks, showers, laundry facilities, and store selling food, drinks, and grocery items.

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  20. Parking

    Locate information on parking enforcement, parking payment options, towed vehicles, and where to park in Dubuque.

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  21. Parks

    Check out an interactive map of city parks, reserve a park pavilion for your next event, and explore what Dubuque’s parks and recreational trails have to offer.

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  22. Planning & Zoning

    Find information on city planning, development, land use regulation, zoning, and other services offered by the Planning Services Department.

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  23. Police

    Submit tips or feedback and find information on the Dubuque Police Department’s administration, patrol, community-oriented policing, criminal investigations, and records divisions.

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  24. Recreation

    Register for local recreational classes and activities, adult athletic programs, swimming lessons, and learn about facilities managed by the Recreation Division.

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  25. Sanitary Sewer

    Learn about the City's sanitary sewer collection system, which conveys wastewater to the Water & Resource Recovery Center, a secondary wastewater treatment facility.

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  26. Sidewalks

    Learn about the sidewalk responsibilities of property owners and the City's sidewalk inspection process.

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  27. Snow & Ice Control

    Track snow and ice control plowing operations, review policies related to snow removal, and learn tips for winter solid waste set out.

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  28. Street Maintenance

    Review the responsibilities of the Public Works Department in cleaning and maintaining city streets and how to report an issue for maintenance.

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  29. Stormwater Management

    Find information on the City’s stormwater management projects and programs, including the Drainage Basin Master Plan and Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.

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  30. Transit

    Review routes and schedules and learn about all transit options offered by The Jule, Dubuque’s transit system.

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  31. Trash & Recycling

    Locate information on curbside collection, recycling, food and yard waste composting, and landfill operations in the city.

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  32. Utility Billing

    Start or discontinue utility service, make a payment, apply for financial assistance, and review other information related to water, sewer, stormwater, refuse, and miscellaneous utility services.

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  33. Water

    Learn how the Water Department operates and maintains a water distribution system and provides high-quality water to the city of Dubuque.

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  34. Wastewater

    Review the functions of the City of Dubuque’s Water & Resource Recovery Center, a highly-sophisticated, secondary wastewater treatment facility.

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