The main City of Brooklyn Center phone number is (763) 569-3300, which reaches City Hall at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway and can route you to most departments. City Hall answers Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.1City of Brooklyn Center. City Hall Several departments have direct lines that will get you through faster, and the right number depends on what you’re calling about.
Quick Reference Directory
- City Hall main line: (763) 569-3300
- Emergency: 911
- Police non-emergency: (763) 569-3333
- Fire Department: (763) 549-3600
- Public Works: (763) 569-3340 or (763) 585-7100
- Utility Billing: (763) 569-3390
- Community Development, planning, permits, code enforcement: (763) 569-3330
- Rental Licensing: (763) 569-3308
- Public Records: (763) 569-3306
- Community Center and Recreation: (763) 569-3400
Police: Emergency and Non-Emergency
Dial 911 for any life-threatening emergency. Dispatchers coordinate police, fire, and ambulance response, so have the exact address and a brief description of what’s happening ready.2911.gov. Calling 911
For a past theft, vandalism, a suspicious vehicle, or anything that doesn’t need immediate response, call the police non-emergency line at (763) 569-3333. Some reports, including internet scams, lost property, and minor thefts, can also be filed online.3City of Brooklyn Center. File a Police Report
Fire Department
The Brooklyn Center Fire Department is at 6250 Brooklyn Boulevard, separate from City Hall, and its direct line is (763) 549-3600.4City of Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Center Fire Department Use this line for non-emergency fire questions, burn permits, and fire safety inquiries. Older listings sometimes show (763) 569-3300 for the fire department, but that is the general City Hall line.
Public Works and Utility Billing
Street repairs, snow removal, and water main breaks go through Public Works. Two numbers are in circulation: the staff directory lists (763) 569-3340,5City of Brooklyn Center. Staff and Department Directory while the department’s own page shows (763) 585-7100.6City of Brooklyn Center. Public Works Try one, and if it doesn’t connect, try the other or call City Hall to be transferred.
For water or sewer bill questions, call Utility Billing directly at (763) 569-3390.7City of Brooklyn Center. Utility Billing Have your service address and account number ready. The general City Hall line will not get you to billing staff as quickly as this direct number.
Building Permits, Planning, and Code Enforcement
Community Development covers planning, zoning, building permits, code enforcement, and inspection scheduling, all through (763) 569-3330.8City of Brooklyn Center. Planning and Zoning If you’re planning construction or a renovation, contact the department before submitting a permit application so staff can review project details and submission requirements.9City of Brooklyn Center. Permit Applications Know your property identification number and scope of work before you call, since staff need that to check zoning and setbacks.
Code enforcement complaints, including overgrown properties, junk vehicles, or unpermitted construction, use the same (763) 569-3330 number. Ownership-related services have a separate line at (763) 569-3310.
Business and Rental Licensing
General business licensing questions go through the City Clerk at (763) 569-3300.10City of Brooklyn Center. Business Licensing
Rental property owners have a separate requirement. Brooklyn Center has required rental licenses since 1975, and renting without a current license is a misdemeanor that can bring fines, prosecution, or incarceration. The city uses a performance-based system in which your license category depends on inspection results and validated police nuisance calls. For rental licensing questions, call (763) 569-3308.11City of Brooklyn Center. Rental Program
Community Center and Recreation
The Brooklyn Center Community Center handles recreation programs, facility rentals, and park maintenance reports at (763) 569-3400.12City of Brooklyn Center. Recreation Programs Staff can help with seasonal schedules, youth and adult athletics registration, and fees for reserving space. Report park maintenance issues to this number as well.
Public Records Requests
Public records requests have a dedicated line at (763) 569-3306.13City of Brooklyn Center. Public Records Many records are already posted through the city’s Laserfiche WebLink portal, so check there before filing a formal request.
Requests fall under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.14Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 – Government Data Practices Inspecting records in person is free. Copies can be charged up to 25 cents per page for requests of 100 pages or fewer, and larger requests may be billed at the actual cost of staff time and reproduction.15Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Minnesota Statutes 13.03 – Access to Government Data