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Layers
Territory
- GEOID
- 1756926
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:il/place:ottawa
- POP
- 18,684 (2025)
- CENTER
- 41.3557, -88.8254
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Ottawa
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Ottawa itself.
No seats recorded.
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Since 2026
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Since 2026
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Since 2026
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Since 2026
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Since 2026
No seats recorded.
Organization 14
Departments
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A division of Community Development responsible for all phases of construction, permitting, and inspections within the City of Ottawa.
815-433-0161 ext. 224 cityofottawa.org -
City Clerk Clerk
The City Clerk is an appointed official responsible for maintaining the official City Seal and official records, keeping the record of City Council proceedings, and publishing and attesting resolutions, ordinances, and contracts.
815-433-0161 ext. 117 cityofottawa.org -
Finance Department Finance815-433-0161
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Fire Department Fire
Protects lives and property in Ottawa from fire, medical emergencies, and dangerous conditions.
815-434-3785 www.cityofottawa.org -
815-433-0161 cityofottawa.org
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Mayor and City Council Legislative
Ottawa, Illinois is a non-home rule municipality operating under a commission form of government, led by a Mayor and four Commissioners.
815-433-0161 www.cityofottawa.org -
815-433-0161 ext. 224 cityofottawa.org
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Ottawa Police Department, with sworn officers and Ottawa Central Dispatch civilian telecommunicators.
815-433-2131 cityofottawa.org -
Public Works Department Public Works
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815-433-0245
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815-434-0158 cityofottawa.org
Services 11
- Accessory Structure and Addition Permit Application Building Department
- City Job Openings (Careers) Human Resources
- Civil Service Exams Human Resources
- Commercial Building Permit Application Building Department
- Contractor Registration Building Department
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request City Clerk
- Pay Water/Sewer Bill, Parking Ticket, or Ordinance Violation Online (E-PAY) Water Division (Public Utilities)
- Plumbing Permit Application Building Department
- Residential Building Permit Application Building Department
- Seasonal Employment Application Human Resources
- Utility Bill Automatic Payment Application Water Division (Public Utilities)