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Amherst Transfer Station Closed Until Further Notice
The Lorain County Engineer’s office sent notification of the following road closures due to repair of the bridges over the Ohio Turnpike. Closures were scheduled to begin on or about Monday, March 24, 2025, with an estimated completion date of September 20, 2025. Due...
Online Permits, Inspections and Contractor Registration
The City of Amherst is now able to accept permit applications, contractor registrations, credit card payments, and property maintenance complaints directly through our new online system, GovWell. The new online system can be accessed from the Building...
Pool Positions Open
The Mayor’s office is accepting summer applications for the Amherst pool. We are hiring for concessions and lifeguards. Must be 15 years of age as of May 1, 2025. To request an application please email janderson@amherstohio.org by April 8th.
LEAD LINEMAN
LEAD LINEMAN - CITY OF AMHERST, AMHERST, OHIO General Statement: Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Utilities and receiving direct supervision from the Electric Foreman. Essential Duties: The essential duties listed below are intended only as...
Maude Neiding Park Shelters Reservation Info
Maude Neiding Park has four park shelters that are available for reservations Monday through Saturday. All reservations are now made via city's website. See the Maude Neiding Park page for all pertinent information and to reserve the shelter and date of your choice.
Tobacco Retail License (TRL) Proposed Ordinance Information
Below is the proposed ordnance for Tobacco Retail License (TRL) presented to the Ordinance Committee as of 01.16.2024 PDF of Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance (draft) as of 01.16.2024 PDF of Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance (draft) as of 12.4.2023 (WITH REDLINING)...
DORA Information
The summer of 2023 is an exciting time for Downtown Amherst. City Council and the Ohio Dept. of Commerce approved Amherst's application to test having a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in part of our historic district. This test modifies the state's open...
Meals On Wheels Delivery Volunteers Needed!
We need you! The Amherst Office on Aging is currently looking for Friendly people who can spare a couple hours a week to deliver hot meals to our Senior citizens! We deliver lunch Monday through Friday except for holidays. The meals are delivered between 10:30 and...
Income Tax Filing Options for Tax Year 2024 (due April 15, 2025)
There are several different options to file your city taxes: EFILE - this option allows you to completely electronically file your taxes and upload documents to support your calculations. Follow this link to start the electronic filing process. Drop Slot - located at...
Documents from the Public Meeting for North Lake / Oak Point Road Improvements
Documents from the public meeting held on November 9, 2021 regarding the planned study that the Cities of Amherst and Lorain are completing for the North Lake Street / Oak Point Road corridor from the S.R. 2 interchange to the Buck Horn Boulevard/Park Square Drive intersection, known as the Lorain/Amherst Western Gateway Improvements.
Online and Paperless Billing Available for Utility Bills
More Convenient Payment Options The City of Amherst has launched a new online billing and payment solution, offering more ways to view and pay your utilities bill, plus the addition of 24/7 phone payments and pay by text. Residents can receive and view bills...
DO NOT FLUSH / DRAIN ADVISORY
DO NOT FLUSH / DRAIN ADVISORY – COOKING GREASE and OILS, WIPES, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS CLOG SEWER LINES…
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?
Notice: Credit Card Service Fee
Due to increasing costs, the Treasurer's office has contracted with a third-party processor to continue providing face-to-face credit card transactions. This new service will allow the City to accept credit cards in the Utilities Department, the Building Department as...