Dayton Phone Numbers: Police, Utilities, and Municipal Court

The main number for the City of Dayton is 937-333-3333, which reaches the City Hall front desk and is the right starting point if you don’t know which department handles your issue.1City of Dayton. Contact Us Below are the Dayton phone numbers residents reach for most often, grouped by what you’re trying to do.

One dialing note before you start: Dayton uses the 937 area code with a 326 overlay, so every local call now requires all 10 digits, even to a neighbor. Calls between 937 and 326 numbers are local and carry no extra charge.

Emergencies and Police

Call 911 any time life, health, or property is in immediate danger, including fires, serious injuries, crimes in progress, and medical emergencies like heart attacks or heavy bleeding.2City of Dayton. When to Use 911

For police matters that don’t need an officer dispatched right now (a theft that already happened, a property damage report, a records check), call the non-emergency line at 937-333-2677 (937-333-COPS).2City of Dayton. When to Use 911

Fire Department

The Dayton Fire Department’s administrative line is 937-333-4500 for general questions.3City of Dayton. Fire For a fire safety inspection or a fire permit, call the Fire Prevention Bureau directly at 937-333-4520.4City of Dayton. Fire Safety Inspections

Water and Utilities

Call Water Customer Service at 937-333-3550 for billing questions, new accounts, or payment plan arrangements.5City of Dayton. Water / Utility Customer Service and Billing6City of Dayton. Water Bill Payment Plans

For water main breaks, sewer backups, or flooding from city infrastructure, the 24-hour Water Dispatch line is 937-333-4900. The same number serves as the after-hours line for other city services.7City of Dayton. Emergencies

Potholes, Trash, and Other Service Requests

To report a pothole, missed trash pickup, or streetlight outage, call Public Works at 937-333-4800. This line also handles waste collection questions and feeds the city’s Dayton Delivers service request system.8City of Dayton. Public Works You can submit the same requests online through the Dayton Delivers portal.9Dayton Delivers. Submit Request

Dayton Municipal Court

The Clerk of Court’s main number is 937-333-4300 for general inquiries, upcoming court dates, and fine payments.10Dayton Municipal Court. Dayton Municipal Court Each division has its own direct line:

  • Traffic Division: 937-333-4310
  • Criminal Division: 937-333-4315
  • Civil Division: 937-333-4471

If you need the Montgomery County Public Defender’s office, call 937-225-4652.

Other City Departments

  • City Income Tax: 937-333-350011City of Dayton. Tax Forms
  • Building Permits: 937-333-3911
  • Zoning: 937-333-3887
  • Parks and Recreation: 937-333-840012City of Dayton. Recreation
  • Montgomery County Animal Shelter: 937-898-44577City of Dayton. Emergencies

The animal shelter is county-run rather than a city department, but it handles stray reports, lost pet inquiries, and animal control calls for the Dayton area.

Crisis Hotlines

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day. The line routes your call to a local crisis center based on your location.13988 Lifeline. About 988
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE), 24/7. You can also text START to 88788.14The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Domestic Violence Support
  • SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 for free referrals to substance abuse treatment and mental health services. You can also text your zip code to 435748.15USAGov. Find Help for Substance Abuse

Federal Numbers Dayton Residents Use