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Utility payments may be made at Mitchell City Hall during regular business hours. Payment options and billing assistance are available through the Utilities Department.

Contact the Utilities Department or City Hall to start, stop, or transfer utility service. Required forms and identification may be needed.

Utility payments are due monthly and are considered delinquent if not received by the 15th of the month.

Ensure your account is paid by the due date. If you have questions or concerns about your bill, contact the Utilities Department as soon as possible.

Water, sewer, or stormwater concerns may be reported by contacting City Hall or submitting a Report a Concern form on the website.

Collection schedules and guidelines are available on the City Services page.

Submit a Report a Concern form or contact City Hall to report missed collection or sanitation concerns.

Leaf collection schedules and guidelines are posted seasonally. Residents should follow published instructions for placement and timing.

Use the Report a Concern form to notify the city of potholes, sidewalk damage, or roadway issues.

Street light outages may be reported through the Report a Concern form or by contacting City Hall.

Traffic sign issues can be reported online using the Report a Concern form.

Maintenance concerns at public buildings or parks may be submitted through the Report a Concern form.

Permit applications and instructions are available through the Permits section of the Services page. Visit the Building Commissioner at City Hall 407 S 6^th St or call 812-849-1811.

If you are unsure whether a permit is required, contact the Building Commissioner’s Office for guidance. Visit the Building Commissioner at City Hall 407 S 6^th St or call 812-849-1811

Fence and deck permits follow standard building permit procedures. Visit the Building Commissioner at City Hall 407 S 6^th St or call 812-849-1811 for requirements.

Driveway and right-of-way permits may be required for work impacting public property. Application details are available through City Hall. Visit the Building Commissioner at City Hall 407 S 6^th St or call 812-849-1811.

Zoning maps and information are available through the city’s zoning resources or Planning/Zoning section. Visit the Building Commissioner at City Hall 407 S 6^th St or call 812-849-1811 or visit at City Hall.

For permitting questions, call the Building Commissioner’s Office at 812-849-1811.

Call the non-emergency line at 812-275-3316 for non-urgent police matters.

Residents may submit concerns through the Report a Concern form or contact the appropriate department directly.

Suspicious activity should be reported to the Police Department using the non-emergency number unless there is immediate danger.

For general inquiries, contact the Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department at 812-849-5941. For emergencies, always call 911.

The Volunteer Fire Department meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.

Public records requests may be submitted using the Request Public Records form available on the website.

Most non-confidential city records are available under Indiana public access laws.

Meeting schedules are posted on the website and in the Events or Meetings sections.

City Council meetings are open to the public. Dates, times, and locations are posted on the website.

Agendas and minutes are available through the city’s document and meeting archives.

Park rental information, including availability and guidelines, is available on the Parks & Recreation section of the site.

Park maps and amenity information are available through the Parks & Recreation pages.

Upcoming events are listed on the Events calendar and News & Notices page.

For festival schedules and details, visit the official Persimmon Festival website at persimmonfestival.org.

Fireworks event details are posted on the Events calendar and News & Notices page prior to the event.

General inquiries may be submitted using the Contact page form or by visiting City Hall during business hours.

If you are unsure which department handles your concern, submit a Contact or Report a Concern form and staff will route your request.

Non-emergency concerns may be submitted through the Report a Concern page.

City news, announcements, and updates are posted on the News & Notices page.