City of Amherst Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Important information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the City including status of services, offices, buildings and press releases.

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2019 CITY INCOME TAXES

2019 City of Amherst Income Tax Forms are now due July 15th, 2020. Forms and instructions can be accessed here.

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Online payments are accepted for the Utilities, Income Tax and Building Department.
(Please note: all online payments are subject to a third-party service fee.)

WATCH MEETINGS LIVE

All Council and Committee meetings are streamed live. Archived videos can be found here as well.

VIDEO TOUR OF AMHERST

Watch a video tour of Amherst, featuring Mayor Costilow, Mainstreet Amherst, Education, Parks & Recreation and Community Organizations.

Income Tax Due Date Has Been Extended to July 15, 2020

Governor Mike Dewine signed a bill that was passed by the General Assembly that changed Amherst’s Income Tax due date to July 15, 2020

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DO NOT FLUSH or DRAIN ADVISORY

DO NOT FLUSH or DRAIN ADVISORY – COOKING GREASE and OILS, WIPES, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS CLOG SEWER LINES…

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Building Department Availability Notice

DUE TO CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19, THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING ANY IN-PERSON BUSINESS AT OUR OFFICE BEGINNING MARCH 20, 2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. BUILDING DEPARTMENT AVAILABILITY:

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Amherst Utilities is temporarily suspending shut offs and late fees

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Amherst Utilities is temporarily suspending shut offs and late fees.
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Income Tax Office Update

Due to current public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Income Tax office will not be open to the public. Completed returns, tax documents, payments and extension requests may be dropped off in the new drop off slot located in the north window on the front of...
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Upcoming City Events

Jul
6
Mon
7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Finance Committee Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the CORVID-19 crisis, meetings are being held virtually until further notice. All meetings held virtually or at City Hall are streamed and can be viewed live on the City’s website. Please[...]
7:15 pm Ordinance Committee Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Ordinance Committee Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Jul 6 @ 7:15 pm
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the CORVID-19 crisis, meetings are being held virtually until further notice. All meetings held virtually or at City Hall are streamed and can be viewed live on the City’s website. Please[...]
Jul
9
Thu
6:00 pm Park Board Commission
Park Board Commission
Jul 9 @ 6:00 pm
The Park Board Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation.
Jul
13
Mon
5:30 pm Civil Service @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Civil Service @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Jul 13 @ 5:30 pm
The Civil Service meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there may not be a the Civil Service[...]
Jul
16
Thu
5:45 pm Design Review Board @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Design Review Board @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Jul 16 @ 5:45 pm
Design Review Board meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there is the possibility of a normally scheduled[...]