A Message from the Chief of Police As your Chief of Police for the citizens of Watford City, thank you for visiting Watford City’s website. I am proud to be able to represent the Watford City Police Department and our citizens as Chief of Police. The Watford City Police Department consists of sworn and non-sworn...
The Veteran's Memorial Building can be booked for an event through our administrative services team. This 22,500 sq. ft. facility, located in downtown Watford City, offers groups, large and small, room to house your event or conference. The Auditorium and the Civic Center are available to accommodate groups of just about any size. The Auditorium is 10,000...
Welcome to our jobs page, where you can connect with our human resources specialist. Our human resources specialist is the person who helps our city recruit top talent, ensure fair employment practices, and support our employees' growth and development. From hiring new team members to handling benefits and training programs, they play a vital role...
Assessor's Duties By North Dakota state law, the principle responsibility of this office is to equitably value each parcel of taxable real estate and selected exempt properties. This is an ongoing process of gathering and reviewing information, measuring and listing new construction, and analyzing sales of real estate to provide accurate and current values annually....
The City Auditor and Finance Director work together to oversee the city's finances. The Auditor is responsible for ensuring that the city's money is spent legally and efficiently. They review financial records and identify any problems. The Finance Director is responsible for managing the city's budget and making sure the city has enough money to...
CODES ADOPTED BY CITY OF WATFORD CITY AND THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA 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) REQUIRED DESIGN CRITERIA • Frost Depth – 48” • Elevation –...
Records of all permit types issued by the City of Watford City are categorized by year and can be found in the links below. Year-End Review data has also been compiled. For current 2024 records, permit data will be updated periodically.
All Permit Applications for 2024 have been updated. Only the current version of applications will be accepted. Submittal requirements for each permit type are detailed within the corresponding application. Fillable forms of the Permit Applications can be found in the links below. Please do not submit payment until applications have been reviewed by City staff. Most permits...
Building Department Permit Applications & Records Watford City requires building permit applications to make sure new construction meets our city's standards for safety, quality, and appearance. This process helps protect you and your neighbors by ensuring buildings are built correctly and won't cause problems like structural issues or fire hazards. It also helps maintain our...
About the Building Department The City of Watford City Building Department reviews and inspects all building projects in the City and its ETA. All construction projects requiring a building permit are reviewed by this department to ensure they meet City Standards and the adopted building codes. The Building Department also keeps a list of contractors...
About Content describing what the Division does. It is the role of the Administrator, with the help of his staff, to operate and handle the daily business of the government. Under the direction and policy established by the Board of Trustees, the Administrator has many duties to perform. These duties include: Supervising and coordinating the...
