We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Beginning October 1, 2025, there will be a charge of 3.5% of the payment amount with a minimum charge of $.50 for debit and credit card payments made online, in the office or by telephone.
As school starts and the seasons change, we’d like to remind everyone of a few important things that help keep our community safe and clean:
🚗 Sidewalk Safety for Students
Please do not park vehicles on sidewalks. When sidewalks are blocked, children walking to and from school are forced into the street — creating a serious safety hazard. Sidewalks are meant for pedestrians. Let’s keep them clear and safe for our kids!
🍁 Storm Sewer Maintenance
Falling leaves can quickly clog storm drains, leading to unwanted water collection and localized flooding. Take a moment to check the storm sewer near your property and keep it free of leaves, sticks, and any other debris. A little effort goes a long way in preventing big problems.
🛋️ Fall "Cleaning" & Bulky Item Disposal
We’ve noticed an increase in residents placing unwanted furniture and large items at the curb, hoping someone picks them up or that regular trash service will remove them.
Please know:
✅ To properly dispose of bulky items, contact the Utilities Department to schedule and pay for a pickup.
Let’s work together to keep our city safe, clean, and beautiful this fall. Thank you for doing your part! 🍂🏙️
Received a Delinquent Payment Letter for the Bellefontaine Municipal Court?
Here are your options for taking care of it:
-Pay in Person: stop by the Bellefontaine Municipal Court to pay your balance in full of sign a new payment agreement with a partial payment.
- Mail in your payment: you can mail in your payment directly to the court at 226 West Columbus Ave., Bellefontaine, OH 43311
- Pay on the website: Pay your balance or make a payment online with a card. Simply search your name on our website. Note that each of your cases requires a separate payment.
*All outstanding delinquent cases will be forwarded to a collection agency.*
Please note: The Bellefontaine Municipal Court doe not accept payments over the phone.
Bellefontaine City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on August 26, 2025 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The complete text of the agenda, each ordinance or resolution may be found on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/.../page/meeting-notices or at the Mayor's Office at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
We’re proud of our incredible team who volunteered their time during Community Cares Day with the United Way of Logan County!
Our team was asked to help build outdoor furniture and assist with a walking path. Not only did we complete those tasks — we also took the initiative to tackle a few extra projects that were noticed along the way. 🛠️🌿
It’s that kind of heart and teamwork that makes our city special. Thank you to everyone who helped make a lasting impact in our community!
🌿 Troy Road Compost Site Guidelines 🌿
The Troy Road Compost Site is a great resource available to Bellefontaine residents ONLY for dropping off yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches.
To help keep the site clean, safe, and running smoothly, please remember:
✅ The site is for City of Bellefontaine residents only
🚫 Contractors and non-residents are not permitted
🚫 No trash bags, lawn bags, or containers — all yard waste must be dumped loose
🚫 Commercial debris or large-scale dumping is not allowed
📌 Common prohibited items found at the site include:
• Trash
• Concrete
• Lumber
• Household debris
• Trees & tree stumps
Your cooperation helps us keep this service available and well-maintained for our community. Thank you!
We’ve received an increasing number of messages lately about overgrown grass, weeds, and vegetation in the tree lawn areas (the grass strip between the sidewalk and the street — also called boulevards).
Just a friendly reminder that it is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain these areas.
We know life gets busy, but a little upkeep goes a long way in keeping our neighborhoods looking great!
Taking care of your tree lawn not only helps with curb appeal — it keeps our city safe, clean, and inviting for everyone.
We truly appreciate your help and commitment to keeping Bellefontaine beautiful!
