Since 1986, Hazelwood has ranked in the top ten for St. Louis Metropolitan cities for assessed valuation. Residents and businesses pay one of the lowest property tax rates in St. Louis County. The current tax rates are: Residential: 0.841; Agricultural: 0.990; Commercial: 0.913; and Personal Property: 0.987.

      The city is proud of its low tax rate, particularly in comparison to the level of services it provides it residents and businesses.

      We have a full-time Economic Developer in the City Manager's office to assist existing and new businesses. Also in the City Manager's office is the Human Resources Assistant and Communications Manager. The Human Resources Assistant coordinates the city's employment opportunities and employee benefits. The Communications Manager is in charge of the website, city newsletter and communications to residents and the media.

      The Public Work's Department coordinates all building, sign, occupancy and special land use permits. They are also available to answer zoning questions.

      The Public Works Maintenance Division is responsible for public property and City facilities, including construction and maintenance of city roadways, care and repair of sidewalks, snow and ice removal, tree trimming, leaf pickup, pot hole patching along with park maintenance. The city offers leaf pick-up each Fall and limb/brush pick-up/chipping each Spring.

      Businesses and residents can take advantage of numerous recreation activities through the city's Parks and Recreation programs. Facilities include 17 parks, two recreation centers, an under-construction aquatic center and disc golf course, as well as numerous programs each month.

      The Finance Department handles all business licenses. New businesses are categorized as a manufacturer, merchant or miscellaneous service occupation. Licensing fees are based accordingly. The Finance Department also handles pet licenses.

      The Hazelwood Police Department is 70 officers and staff strong. The department assists businesses with security surveys, alarm system instructions, periodic security checks and safety seminars.

      The Fire Department within Hazelwood perform fire and safety inspections of all businesses and provide ambulance service and fire protection code assistance. The Fire Department recently received a Class Three insurance rating, one of only a few that recieved this honor in the nation.

      The City Clerk's office maintains the proceedings of the City Council, including the keeping of minutes; receiving and distributing communications directed to the Council; attesting to, indexing and filing ordinances, proclamations and resolutions; giving oaths of office; maintaining the Municipal Code Book and other internal manuals as well as keeping the records of the City's Boards and Commissions. Additionally, the City Clerk serves as the election officer and liquor license officer for the City.

      City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. You can reach anyone at city hall by calling 314.839-3700. Most employees have voice mail, so please leave a message.