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1. I am a new homeowner, what do I do?

Bring your Property Transfer Affidavit (PTA) and Principle Resident Exemption (PRE) paperwork to the Assessing Department. You can also mail the documents to:

City Hall
Assessing Department
36535 Green St.
City of New Baltimore, MI 48047

Once these documents are turned in, taxes and the water/rubbish service will get put into your name.

2. Where can I get a copy of a sketch?

Visit the Assessing Department at City Hall to pick up a sketch; they are not available online at this time. 

3. I just got married/divorced, how do I change my name on the property?

Call the Assessing Department at 586-725-2151 ext. 106 or ext. 114 or send an email with a proof of name change. 

4. I am moving out of my house, is there anything I need to do?

If the property is your primary residence and you claimed a PRE on it, you need to file your Request to Rescind PRE form - visit the Assessing page for more details. 

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1. When are Board & Commission meetings?

View our Upcoming Events Calendar to see when each Board/Commission has a meeting. 

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1. How do I contact my City Council members?

Visit our City Council page to select a Council Member and contact them by email or phone. 

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1. How can I get an absentee ballot?

You can contact the Clerk’s Office at 586-725-2151, ext. 108 (Marcia Shinska, City Clerk), ext. 120 (Annette Girodat, Deputy Clerk), or ext. 111 (Angela Dietz). You will have to fill out an absentee ballot application and you will need your ID. 

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1. Do I need a permit to put in a swimming pool, deck, or patio?

Yes, you will need a permit for these types of projects. Please contact the Building Department at 586-725-2151, ext. 105.

2. How do I get a Business License Application?

You can contact the Building Department at 586-725-2151, ext. 105, or email Candice K. 

3. Where do I get a dog license?

You can get a dog license application through Macomb County.

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1. Where do I get a plot plan?

You can contact the Assessing Department at 586-725-2151, ext. 106 OR ext. 114

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1. Where do I pay my taxes?

You can pay your taxes at City Hall located at 36535 Green Street, 1 block east of Walgreens.

2. Can I pay my taxes and/or utility bill with a credit/debit card?

Yes! You can make tax/utility bill payments with your credit/debit card or by ACH/E-Check here! 

3. How do I register for an online account?

To register an online account with Invoice Cloud to make online payments and keep track of your city payments, follow this step-by-step link. 

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1. When is yard wasted picked up?

Yard waste pickup runs the first Wednesday in April through the first Wednesday in December. 

2. Will rubbish pick up be delayed due to holidays?

Rubbish/recycling pick up may be delayed due to some holidays. See the Priority Waste Collection Schedule.

3. Who do I call if my trash is not picked up?

Contact Priority Waste:
586-228-1200 OR 844-460-0999 (toll free)
service@prioritywaste.com 

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1. What public utilities companies service the City of New Baltimore?

The following companies are available to the residents of New Baltimore:

• DTE Energy (Electricity) - 800-477-4747 
• Semco (Natural Gas) - 800-624-2019
• Comcast (Cable) - 888-266-2278
• AT&T Uverse (Cable) - 800-288-2000 or

2. How do I get a pool fill credit?

If you are filling up your swimming pool, get the reading on your water meter before your start filling, and the reading on your water meter after you start filling. Submit these two numbers to Angela in Utility Billing for a credit on the sewer portion of your utility bill. (*Please note, you are not eligible for a pool fill credit if you have a sprinkler meter). 

3. How do I get a sprinkler meter?

If you would like to have a sprinkler meter installed, contact the Building Department at 586-725-2151, ext. 105. You can get the information for the price of the meter and the permit as well as hook-up details. 

4. Who do I contact if my utility bill seems too high?

If you think your utility bill is unusually high, you can contact Angela in Utility Billing at 586-725-2151, ext. 111. You can also contact the Water Department directly at 586-725-7300 if you think there is something unusual about your water usage and you would like the Water Department to investigate. 

5. How do I get a final utility bill?

You can contact Angela in Utility Billing at 586-725-2151 ext. 111. The information needed is: property address, date needed on final bill, location to send final bill (email or mail). 

6. Can I set up a payment plan on my utility bill?

A payment plan does NOT eliminate a penalty charge being put on an account that is not paid by the due date. A payment plan WILL eliminate a Shut Off Notice being sent out. Payment plants must be made before the due date printed on the utility bill. If you would like to set up a payment plan, you can contact Angela in Utility Billing at 586-725-2151, ext. 111. 

7. When are late fees applied to utility bills?

Late fees are applied to utility bills the day AFTER the due date printed on the utility bill. The late fee amount is 10% of the bill.