Animal Services The Animal Shelter is regional, serving numerous Central Texas cities and most portions of McLennan County as an open-admission shelter.
City Attorney’s Office Provides quality legal services, advice, and representation to the City Council, City Manager, and the other City departments.
City Secretary's Office Provides administrative support to citizens, council and staff for all council meetings; preparation of minutes; indexing and retrieving official records.
Code Compliance The goal of Code Compliance is to provide citizens with a safe, healthy and attractive work and home environment.
Communications & Marketing Information center and home to the MyWacoTV studios, the City of Waco website, social media, graphic design, and multi-media programming.
Convention & Visitors Services Waco's tourism information including things to do, shopping, dining, lodging, events, and more!
Court The municipal court has jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and, within the city limits, over Class C misdemeanor criminal cases where the punishment upon conviction is by small fine only.
Economic Development Department that handles how to do business and how to get information about the developing areas and properties in Waco.
Fiscal Management Services Fiscal Management Services manages the City of Waco's finances to ensure the city remains good stewards of public funds. The department oversees the annual budget, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, grants and purchasing.
Fire Department A true customer service organization, the Waco Fire Department responds to thousands of calls for service per year.
Health District Partnering with the community to effectively promote and protect the health and well-being of all McLennan County residents.
Housing & Community Development Programs are available for City of Waco residents and other community members.
Human Resources Recruits, develops and retains a high performing and diverse workforce while fostering a healthy, safe, and respectful work environment.
Information Technology The Information Technology Department provides technology solutions that facilitate and enhance the City's effectiveness in serving the citizens of Waco.
Inspection Services Providing a safe and healthy environment to work and live through the enforcement of model construction codes, local code amendments, and other City ordinances.
Library Waco-McLennan County Library has four branches to serve you in the Waco area and provide free access to information and education.
Metropolitan Planning Organization The Waco MPO coordinates transportation planning activities for all of McLennan County.
Neighborhood Engagement Neighborhood associations are voluntary independent organizations that are organized by residents to improve the quality of life within each neighborhood. The Neighborhood Engagement Department provides resources to neighborhood associations and acts as a liaison between residents and the City of Waco.
Parks & Recreation Providing Central Texas with the chance to explore the great outdoors, enjoy an active life and join with neighbors at community events.
Planning Services Part of the Development Services Department, they direct the orderly growth of residential and commercial development within the city.
Police Department The Waco Police Department is here to serve 24 hours of the day, 7 days a week. We are here to keep our community safe.
Public Works Providing and maintaining reliable and cost-effective infrastructure that ensures customer satisfaction and the long-term best interest of the community.
Solid Waste Provides waste management services that are essential for our clean and healthy community.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame In 1968 a small museum dedicated to the Texas Rangers opened on the banks of the Brazos River through the efforts of the State of Texas/Texas Department of Public Safety, City of Waco and Waco Chamber of Commerce. Today, it has grown into an historical center operated as a department of the City of Waco and has welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors from around the world.
Water Utility Services Responsible for the delivery of potable water to customers and the collection of wastewater to the treatment plant.