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Public Works Department

About Us

Services

Projects

Public Works Hours

The Public Works Department is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Emergencies can be reported 24/7 to (360) 778-7700

Public Works Information

2221 Pacific Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 778-7700 | more contact info

After Hours Emergencies

(360) 778-7700

General Questions

Call (360) 778-7700 or email AskPW@cob.org

Media Inquiries

Email pwmedia@cob.org

Report an Issue

View, report, and track non-emergency requests such as potholes and damaged signs.

Report an Issue with SeeClickFix

Call (360) 778-7700 to report an urgent issue such as a water main break or sewer backup.

Additional Reporting Options

Abandoned vehicle report – Report vehicles you suspect have been abandoned or are parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours.

Bicycle pedestrian improvement request – Suggest a bicycle or pedestrian improvement for streets, trails, or sidewalks.

Code violation investigation request – Report building, land use, and environmental code violations only. (Now accepted through SeeClickFix)

Encampment activity form – Report encampment activity for outreach and cleanup. (Now accepted through SeeClickFix)

Police report –File a non-emergency police report online.

Stormwater incident report – Report incidents such as clogged storm drains, chemical spills, and more.

Whatcom Boat Inspection Program Hotline – More information on the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program.