City Hall will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday, 11/28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  If you experience a water emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 347-5056.  We hope you have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving! ; Join the fun at Walking Through Wonderland, this Wednesday, 11/26, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Community Park!: Wonderland!
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Welcome to Effingham, Illinois

Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Learn more about our Effingham 2050 Comprehensive Plan project and how it will impact the future of the city.

Common services

Pay your water bill

Pay your water and sewer bill online and set up automatic payments.

Department and staff Directory

Phone numbers and locations of departments and staff.

Get a job with the City

Find and apply for jobs with the City of Effingham.

Economic and business development

Learn about program and partnership opportunities for economic and business development

Municipal Code

Find city ordinances and regulations.

Apply for a building or construction permit

Get permits for buildings, pools, signs, demolition, and utility projects.

Bid notices and tabulations

Find requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), bid tabulations, and other information related to contract opportunities with the City.

Request a police report

Get a police report or other police records.

Request a fire incident report

Get a report about a recent fire.

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