Dayton Phone Numbers: City Departments, Court, and Utilities

The main line for Dayton phone numbers is City Hall at 937-333-3333, which routes general questions and can transfer you to the right department if you’re unsure who handles your issue.1City of Dayton. Contact Us For anything that puts a life, health, or property in immediate danger, call 911.2City of Dayton. When to Use 911

Police, Fire, and Emergencies

Call 911 for fires, serious injuries, crimes in progress, and medical emergencies such as heart attacks or heavy bleeding.2City of Dayton. When to Use 911

For situations that don’t need an officer dispatched immediately, use the police non-emergency line at 937-333-2677 (937-333-COPS). That covers reporting a theft that already happened, filing a property damage report, or requesting a records check.2City of Dayton. When to Use 911

The Dayton Fire Department’s administrative line is 937-333-4500.3City of Dayton. Fire For fire safety inspections or fire permits, call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 937-333-4520.4City of Dayton. Fire Safety Inspections

Water and Utilities

For water billing, new accounts, or payment plans, call Water Customer Service at 937-333-3550.5City of Dayton. Water / Utility Customer Service and Billing Use this number if your bill looks wrong or you want to review your consumption data.6City of Dayton. Water Bill Payment Plans

For water emergencies like main breaks, sewer backups, or flooding from city infrastructure, call the 24-hour Water Dispatch line at 937-333-4900. It also serves as the after-hours line for other city services.7City of Dayton. Emergencies

Service Requests: Potholes, Trash, Streetlights

Dayton runs a system called Dayton Delivers for service requests. Call 937-333-4800, which also reaches the Public Works call center and handles waste collection questions.8City of Dayton. Public Works Requests can also be submitted 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, court dates, and paying fines.10Dayton Municipal Court. Dayton Municipal Court Each division has a 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 a county-run facility rather than a city department, but it handles stray animal reports, lost pet inquiries, and animal control calls for the Dayton area.

Dialing in the 937 and 326 Area

Dayton falls under the 937 area code, and the 326 overlay was activated in March 2020. Both codes cover the same geographic area, so a neighbor might have a 326 number while yours is 937. All local calls now require 10-digit dialing, including calls across the street. Calls between 937 and 326 numbers are still local and carry no extra charges.

National Hotlines Dayton Residents Use

  • 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), available 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 Agency Numbers