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Public Access Television

Public Access Television Did you know? The City of Prescott's Cable Channel 64 can be found on your television. A variety of Prescott-related programming is available just by turning on your TV. Programs include: - Prescott City Council Meetings - Prescott Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings - Prescott Board of Adjustment Meetings - Prescott Preservation Commission Meetings - Special/Community Meetings and Town Halls - Prescott Today Show, a 60-minute talk show covering current issues, local events and unique characteristics of Everybody's Hometown - Prescott Animal Corner - Prescott Western Art Documentary Don't have a cable television service? No worries, you can stream Channel 64 live. Just press the play button below.

Departments & Divisions - City of Prescott AZ

Departments & Divisions - City of Prescott AZ Budget & Finance Capital Improvement City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Economic Development & Tourism Engineering & Surveying Fire Department Human Resources Neighborhood Services Permit Center Planning & Zoning Police Department Public Library Recreation Services Regional Airport Sewer & Wastewater Services Stormwater & Flood Control Streets Traffic, Transportation & Parking Trash & Recycling Utility Billing Water Operations Water Resource Management

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City Council Meetings

City Council holds their regularly scheduled Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Each meeting day will consist of a 1:00 p.m. (time is subject to change) Study Session, and a 3:00 p.m. Voting Session. Additional special meetings may be called as needed. Meeting Location: City Council Chambers at 201 N Montezuma St. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, action taken at meetings will be posted on the respective Agenda page within three working days of the meeting. Approved minutes of the Prescott City Council will be posted within two days of their approval. Citizens interested in submitting public comments for upcoming City Council meeting agenda items may fill out the Public Comment Form. Citizens and local organizations may request to make a presentation to the Council at a Voting Meeting. Requests must be approved by the Mayor or two members of Council and are limited to 5-10 minutes. Requests should be submitted not less than 30 days before the desired meeting date. Citizens interested in having Council review and evaluate a request for naming of any buildings, facilities, trails or other property owned by the city shall submit an application to the City Clerk's Office. The City of Prescott endeavors to make all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. With 72 hours advanced notice, special assistance can be provided for sight and/or hearing-impaired persons at this meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for persons with disabilities or non-English speaking residents. Please call the City Clerk 928-777-1437 to request an accommodation to participate in this public meeting. Please dial 711 for TTY and TDD service.

Ongoing Projects

Ongoing Projects Prescott Parks & Recreation Master Plan Project Prescott is creating a 10-year Parks & Recreation Plan to shape the future of recreation and community life by conducting a master plan through ETC. View » March 10, 2026 Financial Data Transparency View » May 14, 2025 Participate Prescott View » April 1, 2025 Private Development Summary Updated monthly, this Private Development Summary captures various large or high-profile projects going through entitlement processes or construction permitting approval within the City of Prescott. View » January 31, 2024 SR89 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements Project The goals of this project include upgrading the sewer main to centralize the wastewater treatment processes at the Airport Water Reclamation Facility, improve access and View » January 23, 2024 Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan Home Ongoing Projects Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan UPCOMING 60-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The City of Prescott invites community members to provide public comments related to View » January 20, 2024 Visit Planning & Zoning

News & Updates - City of Prescott AZ

The News & Updates page from the City of Prescott provides access to various municipal announcements and information. Recent items listed include: 'In Case You Missed It with Mayor Pro Tem Lois Fruhwirth June 23, 2026 Council Meetings' (July 2, 2026); 'Community Update with Mayor Cathey Rusing June 22, 2026' (July 2, 2026); 'CITY OF PRESCOTT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FEE INCREASE Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15' describing proposed increases to solid waste service fees including residential and commercial collection rates (June 26, 2026); 'Justification for City Court Capital Construction Fee and City Court Sustainability Fee' noting the Prescott City Council will consider adoption of these fees (June 25, 2026); 'City of Prescott Water Quality Report' providing the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Reporting Year 2025 (June 22, 2026); 'In Case You Missed It with Mayor Pro Tem Lois Fruhwirth June 9, 2026 Council Meeting' with a YouTube video recap (June 11, 2026); 'NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAX RATE A.R.S. § 9-499.15' for Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Hearing (June 5, 2026); and additional council meeting recaps from April 28 and May 26, 2026.

City of Prescott Official Website - News & Updates

The City of Prescott website home page features a navigation structure for residents, visitors, business owners, and government information. Current news and updates include: Prescott Freedom Festival - Come Celebrate our country's birthday and 250 years of freedom with more information available. Winter Weather Updates - Stay informed with updates from Street Maintenance superintendent on road conditions, snowfall forecasts, and travel tips. In Case You Missed It with Mayor Pro Tem Lois Fruhwirth from June 23, 2026 Council Meetings posted July 2, 2026. Community Update with Mayor Cathey Rusing from June 22, 2026 posted July 2, 2026. CITY OF PRESCOTT PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FEE INCREASE Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-499.15 - The City of Prescott is providing public notice of a proposed increase to solid waste service fees, including residential collection rates, commercial collection rates, and transfer station tipping fees posted June 26, 2026. Recent press releases include: Fast Track Permits Program (July 6, 2026), City of Prescott Announces Retirement of Police Chief Amy Bonney (July 1, 2026), Argument Filing Period – Charter Amendments Prop 401-402 & 411-415 Scheduled for November 3, 2026 Special Election (June 26, 2026), City of Prescott Announces Independence Day Holiday Closures 2026 (June 25, 2026), City of Prescott Street Closure details for Downtown Prescott July 2 through July 5, 2026 (June 24, 2026). Ongoing projects listed include Prescott Parks & Recreation Master Plan Project, Financial Data Transparency, Participate Prescott, Private Development Summary, SR89 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements Project, Prescott Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan, and Planning & Zoning information.

Pay Your Bill

Pay Your Bill - City of Prescott AZ Utility Online Bill Pay will be down on 12/20/2024 from 5pm until 11:59pm for scheduled maintenance. Utility Bills can be paid in the following ways: Automatic Withdrawal You may opt to have your bill automatically deducted each month from your checking or savings account through our Surepay program. How automatic withdrawal works: About 10 days after you receive your water bill, your payment will automatically be deducted from your bank account. This saves you time, money and worry, no need for stamps and you don't have to worry about late or lost payments. To Enroll, fill out the Surepay form and mail it in. Online You must register for an account before you can pay your bill online. To register, see instructions provided. In Person or by Mail Make Checks Payable to: City of Prescott, 201 N Montezuma St, Prescott, AZ 86301-3007 How to set up an online account to pay your bill: Step 1: Read all 4 steps BEFORE going through the registration process, then click here to register. Step 2: To Login for the first time you have two options to authenticate your account. Either sign in with Google, Apple, Microsoft or Facebook, or use any email address. With the social media options, you will use the streamlined approach and will not need to separately verify your email address. To sign in with Google, enter your google email or phone number and password. Google will then push a verification to your phone. Alternatively, you can sign up with your email address by clicking the sign up link, entering your email, first name, last name and password following the requirements presented. The system will then send a verification code to your email address. Step 3: Once logged in, you will need to link your Utility Account to your profile using your full 10 digit account number from your Utility Bill. Click on the link to account hyperlink or if needed, click on Utility Billing then Link to Account. Enter the first 5 digits of your account number in the first box and the last 5 in the second box. Step 4: In the future, you will not need to follow these same steps, but just click on your preferred verification option and login. For questions, contact Utility Billing.

Government

Thank you for visiting our Government Center, where you can learn more about the inner workings of the city. Here, you can access information about the mayor and city council, city departments and programs, along with other boards and commissions. Our website provides you with a plethora of resources, including the Prescott City Code, documents for review, public hearings, and guidelines on reporting issues. City Leadership Find information about our city representatives, council meetings, boards & commissions, election information, and ways to get involved. City Court Find case information and court dates, discover diversion programs and resources for victims, and learn how to access claims administration Water Issues View water quality, policy, and supply documents, find out dates of upcoming water meetings, and learn about water conservation and stormwater resources. Data Transparency Explore the city's budget process, budget reports, and financials. Report an Issue Have an issue? Here you can report issues like potholes, water leaks, code violations, fallen trees, drainage problems, and pollution issues. Improving Prescott Join the effort to enhance Prescott! Find resources and opportunities to contribute to the improvement of our city, and information about ongoing grants and programs. City Maintenance Learn about public road repairs, landscaping, ditches, and culverts, and determine whether they are maintained by the city. Code & Standards Reference the city and land development code, ensure code compliance, as well as information about general engineering standards. Public Records Access transparency and information. Learn how to request public records from the city for personal or business use.

Business

Welcome to the Prescott, AZ business hub. This is the perfect destination for you if you're seeking useful details about various business-related operations such as applying for a new business permit, acquiring a construction permit, or exploring the city's available bid opportunities. We are delighted to provide you with all the assistance you need. Standards & Code: Explore our city code, land development regulations, or engineering standards for your next project or activity. Licenses: View information on licenses required by the city for Liquor, Peddler/Solicitor, Vacation Rentals, TPT (Sales Tax) Licenses & More. Permits: Find Information on permits the city requires for building and construction, fire safety, engineering, special events, and commercial activities. Bidding & Contract Opportunities: The City of Prescott works with local businesses. Here you can apply for Grants, view open bids, contact Purchasing & More. Commercial Utilities: Sign up or learn about trash & recycling service for your business, utilities, dumpsters, construction hydrant meters, backflow prevention & more. Economic Development: Find Information on how and why to develop your business in the Prescott Area, as well as resources to help you along the way. Zoning: Review information on planning & zoning, floodplain mapping, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) maps & More. Not finding what you need? Try viewing a specific department or searching at the top of the page.

Visitors

Nestled in the heart of Arizona, Prescott beckons with its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. This city is a captivating destination that promises an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, a food lover, or someone in search of relaxation, Prescott, AZ has something extraordinary in store for you. All information listed below and more ways to enjoy Prescott, Arizona can be found at our Office of Tourism website: www.experienceprescott.com Lodging Whether you are staying in Prescott for play or rest, there are a variety of hotels and motels to choose from. Experience one of the historic hotels or inns, or book your stay at your preferred brand, either will make you feel right at home. Things To Do In Prescott, you can take an off-roading tour or paddleboard through the iconic granite dells. You can experience year-round hiking to the top of mountains, through the forest, or along the creeks. Restaurants Prescott is a foodie lover's paradise. With many award-winning eateries and critically acclaimed craft beverages. The food scene ranges from informal to upscale - offering something delicious for every palette. Outdoors 277 sunny days per year in Prescott means the outdoors calls for year 'round adventure. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of the Prescott National Forest, the area offers unlimited exploration. Meetings & Groups We're thrilled that you're considering Prescott for your next meeting or special event because we have something special in store for you and your clients. Plan your Visit To ensure that everyone enjoys their experience in Prescott, we have gathered the top tips from hiking safety to how to best support local businesses. Find all Visitor Information at our Experience Prescott Website Visit our website that is solely dedicated to showcasing the unique offerings of Prescott, Arizona. Prescott is a magnificent city that has a lot to offer to all visitors, including historical landmarks, stunning natural landscapes, unparalleled art and culture, and much more. Visit experienceprescott.com

Residents

Welcome Prescott, AZ residents! Here, you'll have easy access to our top programs and services designed specifically for our residents. Whether you need to pay your utility bill, explore job and volunteer opportunities, or obtain information about various city services, you've come to the right place. Key Services and Resources: Annual City Closures Citizen Survey Utility Billing - Explore options to pay bills, apply for services, discover rebates, incentives, and more. Careers - Discover exciting career opportunities within our vibrant city and join our dynamic workforce. Report an Issue - Have a concern or a problem in our city? Let us know so we can address it promptly. Public Safety - Explore resources and information on our public safety services. Trash & Recycling - Dispose of waste responsibly and stay informed about our city's trash and recycling services. Recreation & Sports - View recreational opportunities in our city, from sports leagues to parks and events for all ages. Traffic & Parking - Navigate our city's traffic and parking options with information on routes, regulations, and parking facilities. Permits - Planning a home project or public event? Find the right permits and guidelines to ensure a smooth process in our city. Water - Access essential information about our city's water services, quality, and conservation efforts to ensure a sustainable future. Library - Explore the world of knowledge and imagination at our city's library, where books, resources, and community thrive. Citizen's Academy - Join our Citizen's Academy and gain insights into how our city operates while actively participating in community engagement and learning. Jr. Rangers Program - Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Discover the wonders of the outdoors with our Jr. Rangers program. City-wide Citizen Survey: In October 2023, the City of Prescott contracted with Polco to participate in the National Community Survey (NCS). This community-wide survey was designed to identify clear priorities for use in strategic planning and budget setting. The information received from these surveys will help City elected officials and staff understand our community's priorities, to help plan and budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Available Resources: 2023 National Community Survey (NCS) Presentation 2023 National Community Survey (NCS) Report Not finding what you need? Try viewing a specific department or searching at the top of the page.

Census Datasets

Census Datasets - Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy. Data files for public use with all personally identifiable information removed to ensure confidentiality. Users analyze, extract, customize and publish stats. The page features a filterable interface allowing users to search through available datasets with options to sort results and apply multiple filters. Page last revised January 3, 2024.

Data Tools and Applications

Data Tools and Applications Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy Within Census Bureau Data and Maps Data Tools and Applications Find information using interactive applications to get statistics from multiple surveys. Explore Census Data This new platform on data.census.gov is based on overwhelming feedback to streamline the way you get data and digital content from the Census Bureau. Related Information: data.census.gov Featured Data Tools: Census Survey Explorer - Discover which surveys meet your criteria or needs. Search by topic, geography, and frequency of publication. This is a great place to jumpstart your research. Census Business Builder (CBB) - Census Business Builder offers small business owners selected Census Bureau & other statistics to guide their research for opening or expanding their business. Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Explorer - Analyze the Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) data through interactive charts, maps and tables. Additional Data Tools and Apps include: 2015 Census Tract Identifier, 2020 Census Address Count Listing Files Viewer, 2020 Census Quality Metrics Viewer, 2020 Census Response Rate Map, 2020 Census Tract Identifier, 2020 Census: In-Field Address Canvassing (IFAC) Viewer, 2020 Census: Mail Contact Strategies Viewer, 2020 Census: Type of Enumeration Area (TEA) Viewer, 2030 Census Operational Plan Explorer, 2030 Census Research Project Explorer, ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard, American Housing Survey Table Creator, Census Business Builder Report Quick Lookup, Census Engagement Navigator, Census Geocoder, Census Research Exploration and Analysis Tool (CREAT), Community Resilience Estimates (CRE), Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) Viewer, Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) for Puerto Rico Viewer, Current Census Address Count Listing Files Viewer, Digital Equity Act Population Viewer, Direct File Access: Census OUTGOING File Directory (HTTP), EDA (Economic Development Administration)-Census Poverty Status Viewer, Economic Database Search and Trend Charts, Emergency Management Hub, FRED® Economic Data, Glossary, Health Insurance Interactive Data Tool, Household Pulse Data Tool, Housing Unit Change Viewer: 2020 to 2025, Income and Poverty Interactive Data Tool, and Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (Access Tools at Other Sites).

Housing

Housing Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy The Census Bureau's housing data present a comprehensive picture of housing in America. You'll find a wide range of data on the size, age and type of American homes; home values, rents and mortgages, the housing and construction industry, and more. Subtopics: - Housing Affordability: Reports changes in housing affordability for families and individuals at different price levels and chances of affordability by demographic characteristic. - Housing Patterns: Data on residential housing pattern measures, includes dissimilarity, isolation, absolute centralization and spatial proximity indexes. - Housing Vacancies: Housing vacancy data from the Decennial Census and American Community Survey (ACS) are available on American FactFinder. - New Housing (Construction): Construction covers national and regional data on the number of new housing units authorized by building permits. - Rental Housing: Housing inventory estimates and characteristics of renter occupied housing units are available for all levels all geography down to the Census tract level. - Residential Financing: Mortgage data includes financial characteristics of housing units with and without a mortgage, mortgage status by age of householder, and more. Recent News and Resources include press releases, blogs, datasets, and webinars related to housing data and census information.

Health

Health Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy Health statistics are increasingly important in measuring the nation's overall well-being. The Census Bureau provides accurate, detailed, and up-to-date statistics—covering people and business—relating to health in America. Subtopics include: Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) - provides estimates on business spending for new and used structures and equipment. Disability - The Census Bureau collects data on disability primarily through the American Community Survey (ACS) and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Enhancing Health Data (EHealth) Program - Research program that identifies existing gaps in federal statistics which can be filled by enhancing health records with unique Census Bureau data assets. Fertility - Information about the fertility of women both for the nation as a whole as well as for individual states and lower level geography. Health Care and Social Assistance - Collected data on health care industries using three surveys: the Economic Census, the Annual & Quarterly Services, and the County Business Patterns. Health Insurance - The Bureau collects health insurance data using three national surveys: CPS ASEC, ACS, and SIPP. Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) - produces single-year estimates of health insurance coverage for every county in the U.S. Recent news includes: New Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico (May 21, 2026), Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26, 2026), and New Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (March 26, 2026).

Population Estimates

Population and Housing Unit Estimates - Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP) produces estimates of the population for the United States, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, cities, towns, as well as for Puerto Rico and its municipios. The annual population and housing unit estimates are released on a flow basis throughout the year. Population and Housing Unit Estimates Tables are available in XLSX or CSV format. Demographic analysis is a technique used to develop an understanding of the age, sex, and racial composition of a population and how it has changed over time. The race categories from each Census are reconciled with those race categories that appear in the data from administrative records. Recent press releases include: All Age Groups Growing in the South, Driven by Outlying Counties (June 25, 2026) - All age groups in the South grew faster than in any other region from 2020 to 2025, primarily fueled by outlying metro counties. Census Bureau to Embargo New Demographic Population Estimates (June 09, 2026) - The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a 2-day embargo period for members of the media to view Vintage 2025 Population Estimates. Featured tables include Intercensal Estimates and National Population Totals: 2020-2025, which features national population estimates totals and components of change for years 2020-2025. Blog posts discuss New Population Estimates showing Decline in Net International Migration (January 27, 2026), Annual Updates to the Data and Methodology for Population Estimates (January 15, 2026), and Understanding the 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates (September 11, 2025). Visualizations explore the Share of County Population by Select Age Groups (June 25, 2026) and other demographic breakdowns. Recent America Counts stories include U.S. Fertility Continues to Drop but Still High in Some Counties (June 25, 2026), Movin' Out: More Growth on Outer Edges of Major Cities (May 14, 2026), U.S. Population Aging as Nation Turns 250 (April 09, 2026), and Some Like it Hot: County Domestic Migration Trends From 2011 to 2025 (March 26, 2026).

Geography Program

Geography Program - Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data. Geographic Support Program (GSP) The GSP Strategic Plan provides a roadmap of activities and priorities for its execution for fiscal years 2022–2026. The GSP Address Maintenance Strategy provides an overview of how the GSP is maintaining and enhancing addresses and their locations in the Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System using proven techniques combined with innovative cutting-edge methods. Featured Resources: - Census Geocoder: Geocodes addresses within the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Island Areas - TIGER/Line Shapefiles: Available mapping files from the Geography program - Address Count Listing Files and Related Map Viewers - TIGERweb: Visualizes Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) data - Interactive Maps: Mapping tools from across the Census Bureau - Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM): Interactive map for hard-to-survey areas - Centers of Population: Story maps about U.S. population centers - Cartographic Boundary Files: Available in shapefiles, geodatabase, and KML formats - TIGER/Line Geodatabases - 119th Congressional District Wall Maps (January 2025) - 2026 BAS Maps (January 2025) - Geographic Reference Files (GRFs) - Relationship Files - Tallies Recent Stories: - Helping You Decide Where to Buy a Home (June 10, 2026) - Who Doesn't Have Air Conditioning? (June 3, 2026) Contact: [email protected]

Voting and Registration

Voting and Registration Celebrating 250 Years of Measuring America's People and Economy Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary - July 4, 2026 For every national election since 1964, the Census Bureau has collected data on the characteristics of American voters. The data shows how many citizens of voting age are registered and how many vote, broken down by age and sex, race and ethnicity, and more. Featured sections include Voting and Registration Visualizations with charts, tables, maps, and interactive graphic elements; the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly survey sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau; and the Redistricting Data Program, which provides state legislatures with small area census population tabulations necessary for legislative redistricting as required by Public Law 94-171. Voting and Registration Data Tables are available for elections in November 2024 (released April 2025), November 2022 (released April 2023), and November 2020 (released April 2021). P20 detailed tables are released every two years following national level elections. Publications include reports on Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2022 (April 2024), November 2020 (February 2022), and An Analysis of the 2018 Congressional Election (December 2021). Visualizations available include Questions on the Voting Supplement of the Current Population Survey (March 16, 2023); Participation in Presidential Elections by Sex Since 1980 (February 25, 2020); Participation in Congressional Elections by Sex Since 1978 (February 25, 2020); and Congressional District Voting Rates and Population Characteristics (February 14, 2020). Recent news items include: Population Growth Slows Due to Decline in Net International Migration (January 27, 2026), noting U.S. population growth slowed to 0.5% between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025; 2024 Presidential Election Voting and Registration Tables Now Available (April 30, 2025), reporting that in the 2024 presidential election, 73.6% of the voting-age population was registered to vote and 65.3% voted; and America Counts stories including MLK Day: Only Federal Holiday Designated as National Day of Service (January 11, 2024), High Registration and Early Voting in 2022 Midterm Elections (May 02, 2023), Record High Turnout in 2020 General Election (April 29, 2021), and What Methods Did People Use to Vote in the 2020 Election? (April 29, 2021).