ANN ARBOR, MI — While Ann Arbor’s city hall is closed through Dec. 8 due to the state’s COVID-19 emergency order, the public still can access services various ways.
The city provided the following information for those looking to pay bills, apply for permits or contact the city, plus details about other city operational changes, including those affecting ice rinks and golf courses.
- Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park ice rinks are closed. The city will continue to evaluate orders with a goal to reopen rinks once permitted.
- Leslie Park Golf Course is closed. Huron Hills Golf Course is open until Nov. 26, but the clubhouse is closed.
- The Ann Arbor Farmers Market remains open.
- To pay parking tickets, water bills and property taxes, or to apply for permits or seek other city customer services, the public is encouraged to visit www.a2gov.org/services.
- Customer service staff is available by calling 734-794-6320 from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. weekdays.
- Customer service questions and inquires also can be emailed to customerservice@a2gov.org.
- Issues reported via the city’s website or the A2 Fix It app will continue to be addressed.
- City building, trade and rental inspections can be scheduled by calling 734-794-6263 or emailing building@a2gov.org.
- Winter property taxes due in December can be paid online, by mail, via a drop box on Ann Street next to city hall or at Level One Bank, Bank of Ann Arbor and TCF Bank.
Ann Arbor waives late penalties for winter taxes to minimize COVID-19 hardships
For the state’s three-week “pause” to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases, the city will conduct all non-essential operations remotely.
Critical services such as drinking water, waste water, police, fire, emergency operations or trash and recycling pickup are not impacted.
The city offers these COVID-19 safety reminders:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
- Stay six feet apart from those outside your household.
- Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth when in enclosed spaces.
- Stay home when you are sick.
For the latest COVID-19 health information, local officials encourage community members to visit www.washtenaw.org/COVID19. The state of Michigan also offers a free COVID Alert app for mobile phones.
COVID-19 case trends in Washtenaw County.Washtenaw County Health Department
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