Open records requests can be made with the receptionist at the front window of The Watford City Police Department. WCPD will create an estimate of payment based upon the request. Payment is due prior to WCPD starting the request since redaction of personal identifying information, sensitive information, etc. may be required. This cost also takes...
Reports for traffic crashes that are reportable to the North Dakota Department of Transportation are available for purchase online. Customers will receive their report(s) immediately if the report is available for purchase. There is a $7 fee to locate and provide the crash report. You can access those reports here.
Traffic citations can either be mailed in to the clerk of court with payment in the envelope provided, or they can pay in person with The McKenzie County Clerk of Court, located in The McKenzie County Courthouse at 201 5th St NW #524, Watford City, ND 58854.
Mail your parking ticket along with your payment in the addressed envelope your ticket came with, or come in person and pay at The Watford City Police Department, located inside the McKenzie County Law Enforcement Center at 1201 12th St SE Suite A, Watford City, ND 58854.
The City of Watford City requires building inspections. Permit holders must schedule an inspection 24 hours prior to inspection. To schedule an inspection, inquire about the inspection process, or whether an inspection is required, please contact City Building Inspector, Steve Williams at 701-444-8414, or email at swwilliams@nd.gov.
The City of Watford City and The State of North Dakota have adopted the following building codes: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Article 8 of Chapter VI-Business Regulations & Licenses states a person may not engage in the business nor act in the capacity of a contractor within the city when the cost, value, or price per job exceeds the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) without first having received a City Contractor License. This is applicable...
Accessory structures under 120 square feet and under shall be allowed without a permit. Accessory structures 120 square feet to 1,000 square feet must be approved by the building official.
All real estate is valued as of February 1st of each year. Any change in assessment that results in a 10% increase and a $3,000 assessed value increase requires that the owner be contacted. The county then calculates taxes for each parcel based on budgeted needs of government entities. The local governments' operating revenue is...
