Temporary Dumpster Rental Temporary dumpsters may be rented from the public works department on an as-need basis. Rental fee is $50 per two weeks. Cost per dump dependent upon dumpster size. Submit your Public Works Application Please use the form below to upload your application, and a representative from Public Works will contact you at...
Billing includes Water, Sewer, and Garbage services. Meter readings for water and sewer usages are collected near the end of every month. Utility bills are then calculated and mailed within the first week of the new month. Utility payments are due by the 20th of each month but should be payable upon receipt. An interest...
You can pay your monthly utility bill in a number of convenient ways. Online ACH Automatic payments may be established two ways. Firstly, by selecting "Pay Utility Bill" on this website and click to pay online. Once a login is created, you may elect paperless billing as well as set up your automatic payment. This...
About Public Works The City of Watford City's Public Works Department maintains city streets and right of ways, as well as, water, sewer, and garbage services. Public Works Shop The City of Watford City Public Works shop is located at 309 10th Ave NE. For utility billing payments, document submittal, or other administrative items, go...
The Northwest Judicial Court District is where you go to pay your fines and find out information related to a citation you may have received. Please utilize the links below to find out more information about the Northwest Judicial Court, search court cases and dates, and to learn more about Watford City municipal ordinances.
Watford City Police Department enforces weight restrictions on all city streets. This is done to preserve the quality of our roads, and avoid extra costs related with excess maintenance and repairs. Please refer to the map below of approved streets for your weighted vehicle. Commercial Vehicle Restriction Map
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 2025 records, permit data will be updated periodically.
