The City of Rockford, in partnership with the Rockford Area Arts Council and the Rockford Public Library, recently named a new City of Rockford Poet Laureate and Youth Poet. Learn More

The City of Rockford offers Online Bill Pay for four City Services: Building Permits. Apply and Pay for your Building Permits. Purchase Building Permits Online. Water Bill. Register and Pay your Water Bills online. Pay your Water Bill Online. Local Sales Tax. File and Pay your business's Local Sales Tax Return online.

Department Contact Number; Community and Economic Development: 779-348-7162 : Family Peace Center: 779-348-7600: Finance: 779-348-7300: Fire: 779-348-7171: Health and Human Services

The City Administrator is responsible for the ongoing operations of the City and management of all City Staff, as well as City Council relations, strategic planning, policy research and implementation, oversight of boards and commissions, and performance measurement.

Now there’s a safe and secure way to pay your utility bills online from the comfort of your own home or office through the City of Rockford’s bill payment portal. Pay your utility bill online with our easy and secure online billing service.

Rockford is a city in Winnebago and Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the seat of Winnebago County.

The mayor and four members of Rockford’s City Council serve a four-year term with one equal vote per item on the Agenda. As the legislative body, the City Council is charged with setting policy and legislating through carefully crafted ordinances, resolutions, and approvals.

3 days ago · Recently, the Township added $10,000 to the existing $15,000 set aside for these funds, bringing the total to $25,000. Rockford City Council approved the new amount Monday night.

4 days ago · The Rockford brand, graphics and gorockford.com web address provide exposure for our city and is a perfect fit with Rockford’s historic ties to NASCAR and racing. We’re grateful to Dan Block ...

The Department of Law acts as legal counsel for the City of Rockford, its elected officials, officers, and employees (in their official capacities), and provides legal advice to the various City Departments and agencies.