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I can’t afford an attorney. Can the Department represent me? The Law Department does not represent private citizens. The Law Department only represents the City, and all officers, departments, boards, and commissions within the City, concerning any matter arising in connection with the exercise of their official powers. If you need an attorney, contact the...

Note: any communication mailed or emailed to the City Council should also be provided to the City Clerk's office to ensure they are received properly.. Requests for documentation such as permits, licenses, and resolutions that have received final City Council approval should be directed to the City Clerk as the city's official keeper of records.

Making a Request for Public Records Making a Public Records Request To request public records from the Holyoke Police Department click on the link: GOV TRANSFER Register and confirm your account with GovTransfer  On the Cases page, select “Create New Request,”  Under Organization, select “Holyoke, City of” Under Request Type, select "Public Records Request" Type...

According to the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 55 – Campaign and Finance Reports; Campaign Finance Reports for the Mayor and City Councilors (both At-Large and District) are filed with the City Clerk’s Office.  *Mayoral Candidates now are required to file with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Mayoral Candidate reports can be found on...

Licensing helps prevent rabies outbreaks by requiring a certificate of vaccination for all dogs. Licensing your pet increases the chance that you will be reunited with your pet in the unfortunate event he or she is lost. You can now license your dog online!  Click the link below and follow the instructions.  We will mail...

The Municipal Code is a published compilation of City laws and their revisions organized according to the subject matter (arranged by title, chapter, and section). The Municipal Code is updated periodically as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council. The City of Holyoke Ordinances are available for online viewing at Municode. Please note: Several ordinances that...

Announcements: Nomination Papers are now available! Deadline to return nomination papers is July 29, 2025. Below is a link of residents have pulled nomination papers: 2025 Nomination Papers     We are accepting vote by mail applications for 2025.  Please mail or email to clerks@holyoke.org. Vote By Mail Paper Application   2025 Election Calendar January...

Permit/ LicenseFeeAuction Permit$15.00 Residential/ $10.00 NonresidentialBowling Alley$10.00 per alley yearlyFlea Market$500.00Home Occupation As of Right Permit$100.00 Annually, $40.00 Business LicenseJunk Sales license$50.00 AnnuallyJunk Collector’s License$50.00 AnnuallyLivery License$130.00 AnnuallyPawnbrokers License$50.00 AnnuallyPool/Billiards$10.00 per table annuallySecond-Hand License$50.00 AnnuallyService (Gas) and Self-service Station$100.00Taxi Cab Permits$130.00 per year per cabZoning Change$100.00 if granted. Special Permits Advertising Blimps$100.00 permitAdult Entertainment$100.00 permitAuto Repair/Auto Body...

Genealogy is the number one hobby in America. Birth, death, and marriage certificates are often the first step in researching the family tree. For many American families who have ancestors who once lived in, or passed through Holyoke, the Archives is a mandatory stop on the research trail.   City Hall welcomes family members and...

Please use the following application for all Special Permits. Special Permit Application-City Council Applications for a Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment Application Marijuana Manufacturing Establishment Amendment Application Cannabis Establishment Permitting and Licensing Process  Important Documents: Special Permit Ordinance 4.3 Table of Principal Uses 5.2 Table of Dimensional Regulations Table of Off-Street Parking Standards The...

The City Clerk is responsible for providing licensing for: Marriage All persons who wish to be married in Massachusetts must have a marriage license issued within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The couple must apply in person at City Hall. There is a (3) three day waiting period to receive your license. Junk Licensing is required to be filed for...

Are you looking for a copy of your birth certificate, marriage license or a death record? The City Clerk’s Office is the place to go! The City Clerk records and preserves original birth, marriage and death records for the City of Holyoke, providing the basis for the Commonwealth’s Central Vital Registration System. We now offer two...

The following document is provided to guide all employees regarding various financial issues for which questions seem to arise on a fairly regular basis. From travel expenses to education and training, we provide information…including forms! Please download our manual for detailed information: Fiscal Policies Manual Travel Reimbursement 2022

FY2023 Adopted Budget These documents represent the annual departmental budgets adopted by the city effective on July 1 of each respective fiscal year. City of Holyoke Appropriations Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30th, 2025: FY2025 Adopted Budget City of Holyoke Appropriations Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 to...

These documents represent the results of the annual independent financial audit for each respective fiscal year. FY2022 Financial Statements for the City of Holyoke FY2022 Audited Financial Statements-City of Holyoke, MA FY2021 Financial Statements for the City of Holyoke FY2021 Audited Financial Statements - City of Holyoke, MA FY2020 Financial Statements for the City of...

Some helpful links:MA Department of Revenue, Division of Local ServicesA good source for state financial information which directly relates to each city or town.  Here you can find “Cherry Sheets” (state-aid to municipalities), MA General Laws, numerous reports on various tax and other relevant data for each municipality, and a link to the Bureau of...

REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS. Please use this form to change the mailing address for your tax bills. Assessor Parcel Number(s) or. Business Property