For Residents

Building Permits & Inspections

The Building Division reviews building permit applications, inspects construction work, and provide technical assistance to residents and contractors. The Building Division issues Certificates of Occupancy for newly occupied buildings.

City Improvement Projects

City Maps

City Maps - Capital Improvements, Historical, Parking, Residency Verification, TiF Districts, Wards, Zoning

Community Links

Links to Batavia's school districts, park district, public library, township and more.

Community Survey

Forestry & Parkway Tree Program

Freedom of Information Request

The City of Batavia is committed to the principles of open government and strives to provide information requested by the public in a timely manner.

Garbage, Recycling & Yard Waste Collection

The City of Batavia has a contract with Groot Industries, Inc. to provide weekly garbage/refuse and recycling collection for its residents.

Mosquito Abatement

Batavia hires a contractor to prevent mosquitos from hatching, and to monitor the adult mosquitos to determine if additional spraying is necessary.

Municipal Codes & Enforcement

Neighborhood Block Party Permit Request

Online form to request a permit to hold a neighborhood block party.

New Batavia Resident Checklist

Information on starting utility services, schools, library, and other regional and local services for new residents.

Outdoor Water Use

The City of Batavia has water conservation regulations in order to ensure that there is a continuous adequate water supply for drinking, bathing and fire protection. Water conservation measures are an important first step in protecting our water supply.

Residential Services FAQs

Browse a list of frequently asked questions about the city's services.

Parking in Batavia

Public Transportation

Links to Pace and Metra Rail service

Permits Overview

Overview and links to details for residential and commercial permits as well as overnight parking, special events, block party, and solar pnel installation permits.

Public Works

Report a Concern

Depending on your concern there are several ways to contact city personnel to report an issue. Service requests include sidewalk repair, street light outages and tree issues.

Start/Stop City Services

Information on how to stop or start electricity, garbage, recycling, wastewater and water services in the City of Batavia.

Utility Billing Services

The City of Batavia provides electric, water and wastewater services to residents. The Utility Billing department sends out and collects all residential, commercial and industrial utility bills.

Water Street Construction Information

The Wastewater Treatment Facility construction project will require closure of Water Street from Main Street to the dead end on south Union Street.