Encompassing everything from pet licensing to assistance with accessibility modifications, the City provides a variety of services to its residents & visitors, and those who work, shop & dine in our community. A quick summary of is listed below. Click on each to explore what the City has to offer in detail.

Animal Control

The Animal Control staff is responsible for enforcing the animal control ordinance & promoting the humane treatment of all animals in an effort to maintain harmony in the environment between citizens, pets & wildlife.

Community Services

The City of Gaithersburg’s Community Services Division provides support and resources to residents of the City.

Economic & Business Development

The Office of Economic Development oversees economic development programs & services, assisting existing and potential businesses & industries, preparing marketing materials & strategies, and acting as a liaison between the City & the business community.

Environmental Services

Gaithersburg supports a healthy, productive environment with clean air & clean water. The role of Gaithersburg's environmental program is to understand environmental concerns, develop strategies, and make decisions consistent with the City's Mission & Strategic Plan that protect & enhance our environmental resources.

Facility Rentals

Host your next birthday party, business meeting, company picnic, wedding, or any other type of social gathering at one of the City’s many unique venues. Each offers unique amenities, and there are a variety of spaces available to accommodate intimate gatherings & large company functions.

Fire Marshal

Accomplished through engineering, education & enforcement, the City Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for ensuring compliance with the City Fire Code thereby promoting life safety for all those that live, work, & visit the City.

Homeless Services

The Homeless Services Division is responsible for homeless advocacy, community education on homelessness, outreach services, housing, and linking homeless individuals to needed services.

Housing Services

The Division of Housing & Community Development maintains comprehensive housing policies and programs that provide fair, affordable options in homeownership and rental opportunities. Housing programs administered by the City include inclusionary housing (MPDUs & WFHUs), closing cost and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers & deferred loans for homeowners & qualified tenants who wish to make their homes accessible & visitable for anyone with a disability. City residents seeking rental & utility assistance should contact the City’s Community Services Division.

Neighborhood Services

The Neighborhood Services Team is responsible for administering & enforcing a wide variety of City Codes regarding property maintenance, public nuisances, rental housing, landlord-tenant relations, vendors & home-based businesses.

Licensing

A listing of all licensing requirements in the City of Gaithersburg.

Online Services

The City offers a variety of online services including registration for Alert Gaithersburg, inGaithersburg e-mail newsletters, and a variety of recreation programs, speed camera & parking ticket payments, submission of surveys & traffic violations, and status & details of planning & permit applications.

Passports

Passport applications are accepted by appointment only at City Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment.

Permitting & Inspections

The division provides permitting & inspection services for all construction including building, electrical, mechanical, fire systems, grading & sediment control, forest conservation, new road construction, storm drains, & stormwater management, improvements for the purpose of public safety & ensuring quality private & public infrastructure.

Planning Services

The Planning Division provides services & information for current zoning and development matters.

Police Services

The Gaithersburg Police Department is a nationally-accredited law enforcement agency that shares responsibility for services with the Montgomery County Police, providing coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Public Works

Services include street & alley pavement maintenance such as spot patching, crack sealing & resurfacing; constructing, maintaining & repairing sidewalks, concrete curbs & gutters; street sweeping; mowing & median beautification; & snow removal.

Recycling & Bulk Pickup

The City contracts with a private hauler for the collection of newspapers, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, commingled cans, glass containers & plastic bottles.

Senior Activities

The Benjamin Gaither Center serves residents of Gaithersburg & the surrounding area by offering a variety of classes, trips, special events, activities & a lunch program for those 55 years of age & older.