Welcome to Amherst, Ohio

The first land clearing in the Amherst area was by Jacob Shupe in 1811. Shupe built a log cabin in this clearing, which is next to a stream he later named Beaver Creek. This original settlement was on a hill near what is now Cooper Foster Park Road.

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2018 CITY INCOME TAXES

2018 City of Amherst Income Tax Forms are due April 15th, 2019. 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 COUNCIL LIVE

All Council and Committee meetings are now 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.

2020 Seasonal Pool Employment Applications Now Being Accepted

2020 Seasonal Pool Employment applications are being accepted for life-guarding and summer employment. Applicant must be 16 years or older as of June 5, 2020 in order to be considered. Applications are due no later than Friday April 17th, 2020. The completed...
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Recycle Right

What’s acceptable and what’s not? Flattened cardboard, newspaper, magazines, office paper and common mail can be recycled as long as they aren’t contaminated by food, liquid or waste. What about plastic and metals cans?

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New Utilities Bill

Customers of Amherst Utilities will be receiving a new bill format beginning May, 2019. The new bills will arrive in an envelope with the text “New Amherst Utilities Bill” printed on the front.

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Mayor’s 2019 State of the City Address

Mayor Mark Costilow delivered the 2019 State of the City Address at City Council on February 25, 2019: “The state of our City continues to be strong.”

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Have you had your New Water Meter installed?

The City is in the process of updating all water meters being serviced by Amherst Utilities. If you have not had your water meter replaced yet, please call the Utilities office for assistance at (440) 988-4224.
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Upcoming City Events

Dec
9
Mon
7:00 pm Council Meeting @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Council Meeting @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm
City Council meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of each month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there is the possibility of a normally[...]
Dec
13
Fri
5:30 pm Civil Service @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Civil Service @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Dec 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[...]
Dec
16
Mon
7:00 pm Committee Meetings @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Committee Meetings @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm
Committee meetings are scheduled for the first and third Monday 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[...]
Dec
17
Tue
6:00 pm Planning Commission (December 2019) @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Planning Commission (December 2019) @ Council Chambers at City Hall
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm
The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on December 17, 2019 (instead of the normal Wednesday this month as it falls on Christmas). While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up[...]
6:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals (Decembe... @ Council Cambers at City Hall
Zoning Board of Appeals (Decembe... @ Council Cambers at City Hall
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm
The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet on December 17, 2019 (instead of the normal Wednesday this month as it falls on Christmas). While we do or best to ensure this calendar is[...]