Welcome to the City of Poughkeepsie
Mayor John Tkazyik
As Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie, the Queen City of the Hudson River, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our City and our web site. We hope you will find much here to help you enjoy Poughkeepsie and use the services of City government to your best advantage.
Our web site is designed to provide you with easily accessible information on the services provided by City government. It also contains information about area attractions and investment opportunities.
City Services
Lower Main Street at Dusk
City government pages include information on all the services we provide, from building permits to marriage licenses. You’ll also find detailed information on garbage pick-up, leaf removal, street repairs, building permits, planning applications, marriage licenses, dog licenses, birth and death certificates, community event applications, and more.
Our Development Office provides a wealth of information regarding business opportunities, including financing and tax incentives for new and expanding businesses, attractive investment opportunities, and Properties for Sale.
Forbes recently rated Poughkeepsie as one of the “Best Cities to Raise a Family“. Click here to read more: http://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/archives/1829
Citizen Observer Alert Network
The Citizen Observer Alert Network allows the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department to instantly update you about crimes, emergencies and other important information. All alerts are delivered via e-mail and are also available via text message on your cell phone.
