Royal Oak, MI city services
Royal Oak city services are listed here in one place: 48 departments and offices, from city hall and water billing to trash, permits, police non-emergency and the library. Each entry has its verified phone number, opening hours and a link to the official page to pay a bill, apply for a permit or report a problem.
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City hall & administration
- City hallRoyal Oak City HallCity Hall houses the clerk, treasurer, assessing, building and administration offices for the City of Royal Oak.248-246-3000
- Mayor & commissionRoyal Oak City CommissionThe Mayor and City Commission are the elected legislative body for Royal Oak. Meeting agendas and packets are posted on the city's agenda center.248-246-3203
- City managerRoyal Oak City ManagerThe City Manager's office is responsible for day-to-day administration of city departments and carrying out City Commission policy.248-246-3200
- ClerkRoyal Oak City ClerkThe City Clerk keeps official city records, issues licenses and permits handled by the clerk's office, and administers city elections.248-246-3050
- AssessingRoyal Oak Assessing DepartmentThe Assessing Department determines assessed and taxable values for property in Royal Oak and maintains property records.248-246-3110
Bills, taxes, permits & parking
- TreasurerRoyal Oak Treasurer's OfficeThe Treasurer's Office collects property taxes, water and sewer payments, and sells parking permits.248-246-3140
- Water & sewer billingRoyal Oak Water BillingWater and sewer billing is handled by the Treasurer's Office at City Hall. Bills can be paid in person, by mail, by phone or online.248-246-3160
- Building & permitsRoyal Oak Building DivisionThe Building Division reviews plans, issues building permits and performs construction inspections.248-246-3210
- Planning & zoningRoyal Oak Planning DepartmentThe Planning Department administers the zoning ordinance, reviews site plans and supports the Planning Commission.248-246-3280
- ParkingRoyal Oak Parking PermitsMonthly parking permits for city decks and lots are sold by the Treasurer's Office at City Hall.248-246-3140
Public safety & courts
- Code enforcementRoyal Oak Code EnforcementCode Enforcement responds to property maintenance, blight, grass, rubbish and ordinance complaints. A 24-hour hotline is available for reports.248-246-3210
- PoliceRoyal Oak Police DepartmentThe Royal Oak Police Department serves the city from its station on East 11 Mile Road. Call 911 for emergencies; the number below is the non-emergency line.248-246-3500
- FireRoyal Oak Fire DepartmentThe Royal Oak Fire Department provides fire suppression and emergency medical response. Call 911 for emergencies.248-246-3800
- Court44th District CourtThe 44th District Court handles traffic, misdemeanor, civil and small claims matters for Royal Oak and Berkley.248-246-3600
Trash, recycling & streets
- Public worksRoyal Oak Department of Public ServicesPublic Services handles streets, water and sewer maintenance, trash and recycling collection, yard waste and bulk pickup.248-246-3300
- Trash & recyclingRoyal Oak Trash & RecyclingCurbside recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your trash. Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.248-246-3300
Library, parks & community
- Parks & recreationRoyal Oak Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation manages city parks, recreation programs and facility rentals.248-246-3300
- LibraryRoyal Oak Public LibraryThe Royal Oak Public Library is in the downtown business district at Eleven Mile and Troy Street, next to the 11 Mile Parking Deck.248-246-3700
- Senior centreRoyal Oak Senior & Community CenterThe Senior & Community Center on Marais Avenue hosts senior programs, classes and community activities.248-246-3900
Voting & elections
Schools & districts
- School districtRoyal Oak SchoolsRoyal Oak Schools is a public school district serving grades Pre-K–12. Serves most of the city. NCES counted 4,904 students across 9 schools in 2024-2025.(248) 435-8400
- School districtLamphere Public SchoolsLamphere Public Schools is a public school district serving grades Pre-K–12. Its NCES boundary covers part of the city. NCES counted 2,452 students across 7 schools in 2024-2025.(248) 589-1990
- School districtClawson Public SchoolsClawson Public Schools is a public school district serving grades Pre-K–12. Its NCES boundary covers part of the city. NCES counted 1,214 students across 3 schools in 2024-2025.(248) 655-4400
- School districtBerkley School DistrictBerkley School District is a public school district serving grades Pre-K–12. Its NCES boundary covers part of the city. NCES counted 3,959 students across 7 schools in 2024-2025.(248) 837-8000
- Public schoolAddams Elementary And ECCAddams Elementary And ECC is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades Pre-K–5. NCES counted 436 students in 2024-2025.(248) 288-3100
- Public schoolChurchill Community Ed CenterChurchill Community Ed Center is a alternative education school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades 9–12. NCES counted 77 students in 2024-2025.(248) 588-5050
- Public schoolKeller ElementaryKeller Elementary is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades Pre-K–5. NCES counted 470 students in 2024-2025.(248) 542-6500
- Public schoolRoyal Oak Middle SchoolRoyal Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades 6–8. NCES counted 1,058 students in 2024-2025.(248) 435-8400
- Public schoolRoyal Oak High SchoolRoyal Oak High School is a public high school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades 9–12. NCES counted 1,293 students in 2024-2025.(248) 435-8500
- Public schoolOak Ridge Elementary SchoolOak Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades K–5. NCES counted 404 students in 2024-2025.(248) 588-8353
- Public schoolOakland Elementary SchoolOakland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades K–5. NCES counted 242 students in 2024-2025.(248) 542-4406
- Public schoolAlfred E Upton Elementary SchoolAlfred E Upton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades K–5. NCES counted 301 students in 2024-2025.(248) 549-4968
- Public schoolOakland Schools Technical Campus SoutheastOakland Schools Technical Campus Southeast is a career and technical school operated by Oakland Schools, serving grades 9–12.(248) 288-4020
- Public schoolNorthwood Elementary SchoolNorthwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Royal Oak Schools, serving grades K–5. NCES counted 446 students in 2024-2025.(248) 541-0229
- Private schoolSt. Paul Lutheran SchoolSt. Paul Lutheran School is a private school at 508 S Williams St listed in the NCES Private School Survey (2023-2024). Grades, tuition and admissions are set by the school — contact it directly.508 S Williams St, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Private schoolShrine Catholic Grade SchoolShrine Catholic Grade School is a private school at 1621 Linwood Ave listed in the NCES Private School Survey (2023-2024). Grades, tuition and admissions are set by the school — contact it directly.1621 Linwood Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Private schoolShrine Catholic High SchoolShrine Catholic High School is a private school at 3500 W 13 Mile Rd listed in the NCES Private School Survey (2023-2024). Grades, tuition and admissions are set by the school — contact it directly.3500 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- Private schoolSt. Mary Catholic SchoolSt. Mary Catholic School is a private school at 628 S Lafayette Ave listed in the NCES Private School Survey (2023-2024). Grades, tuition and admissions are set by the school — contact it directly.628 S Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
- Private schoolShrine AcademyShrine Academy is a private school at 3500 W 13 Mile Rd listed in the NCES Private School Survey (2023-2024). Grades, tuition and admissions are set by the school — contact it directly.3500 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Utilities & trash service
- Trash collectionPriority Waste (city trash contractor)Priority Waste collects trash, recycling and seasonal yard waste for the City of Royal Oak under contract with the Department of Public Services. Report a missed pickup through Priority's portal or call DPS at (248) 246-3300.(248) 246-3300
- Electric utilityDTE Energy (electric)DTE Electric is the electric utility for the city according to the Michigan Public Service Commission's service-area map. Start, stop or move service online; report outages and downed lines through DTE's outage centre or by phone.(800) 477-4747
- Natural gas utilityConsumers Energy (natural gas)Consumers Energy is the natural gas utility for the city according to the Michigan Public Service Commission's service-area map. Start, stop or transfer gas service online, check the outage map, or call customer service.
Post office & passports
Hospitals & urgent care
- HospitalCorewell Health William Beaumont University HospitalCorewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is an acute care hospital (voluntary non-profit - private). CMS lists emergency services: yes. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. CMS lists it as Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak.(248) 898-5000
- Urgent careEmcura Immediate Care - Royal Oak, Madison HeightsEmcura Immediate Care - Royal Oak, Madison Heights is a walk-in urgent care clinic at 2140 12 Mile Rd Ste 101. Its own website lists this location. Urgent care is for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening; call 911 for emergencies.(248) 956-0909
- Urgent care1st Choice Urgent Care of Royal Oak1st Choice Urgent Care of Royal Oak is a walk-in urgent care clinic at 4080 Crooks Rd. Its own website lists this location. Urgent care is for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening; call 911 for emergencies.(248) 280-1080
- Urgent careCorewell Health Urgent Care - Woodward CornersCorewell Health Urgent Care - Woodward Corners is a walk-in urgent care clinic at 30955 Woodward Ave Ste 705. Its own website lists this location. Urgent care is for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening; call 911 for emergencies.(248) 965-8793
- Urgent careCorewell Health Urgent Care - Downtown Royal OakCorewell Health Urgent Care - Downtown Royal Oak is a walk-in urgent care clinic at 309 E 11 Mile Rd. Its own website lists this location. Urgent care is for illnesses and injuries that are not life-threatening; call 911 for emergencies.(248) 965-8806
How do I…
- How do I get a building permit in Royal Oak?
- How do I pay a parking ticket in Royal Oak?
- When is my trash and recycling day in Royal Oak?
- How do I get a marriage licence as a Royal Oak resident?
- How do I register to vote in Royal Oak?
- How do I find someone in jail near Royal Oak?
- How do I report a pothole in Royal Oak?
- How do I enroll my child in school in Royal Oak?
- Which school district am I in, in Royal Oak?
- How do I start, stop or transfer electricity, gas and water in Royal Oak?
- How do I set up trash service and find my trash day in Royal Oak?
- How do I get internet service in Royal Oak?
- How do I change my address with the post office in Royal Oak?
- Where can I apply for a passport in Royal Oak?
- Should I go to urgent care or the ER in Royal Oak?
- Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Royal Oak?
- How do I get a parking permit in Royal Oak?
- How do I get a Michigan driver's license after moving to Royal Oak?
- How do I register my car in Michigan after moving to Royal Oak?
- How do I pay property taxes and check my assessment in Royal Oak?
- How do I get a dog license in Royal Oak?
- How do I get a library card in Royal Oak?
Oakland County services for Royal Oak residents
Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.
Oakland County servicesInformation from romi.gov, checked September 23, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Royal Oak site — for official business use romi.gov.
Royal Oak, MI city services: FAQ
- How do I get a building permit in Royal Oak?
- Building permits for Royal Oak are issued by the Building Division at City Hall. Permit forms and applications are posted on the city's permits page.
- How do I pay a parking ticket in Royal Oak?
- Parking and traffic tickets issued in Royal Oak are processed by the 44th District Court, which also serves Berkley. You have 14 days from the date of the infraction to pay or contact the court, unless the citation says otherwise.
- When is my trash and recycling day in Royal Oak?
- Royal Oak collects curbside recycling weekly on the same day as your trash. Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
- How do I get a marriage licence as a Royal Oak resident?
- Royal Oak is in Oakland County, so marriage licences for residents are issued by the Oakland County Clerk at the county complex in Pontiac.
- How do I register to vote in Royal Oak?
- Michigan residents can register online through the Michigan Department of State, by mail, or in person with the Royal Oak City Clerk. Your registration is processed by the city clerk, who mails you a voter ID card.
- How do I find someone in jail near Royal Oak?
- Arrests in Royal Oak are usually held at the Oakland County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the county complex in Pontiac.
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