There is an active burn ban for April 28 2025, inside Baldwin City limits and in unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Departments
We're here to help the residents and businesses of Baldwin City.
Looking to do business with the City? All information is posted to the page accessed by the button below.
Public Works maintains all City-owned buildings and facilities, as well as handles most park maintenance.
Electric distribution gets the power from the substation to homes and businesses.
Electric generation in Baldwin City is essentially a backup plan in case we're disconnected from the regional electric grid.
The City of Baldwin City hires across various departments from time to time.
A list of available planning and zoning permits and policy documents. Please contact the Zoning Administrator with questions.
The Public Works Department oversees road maintenance and repairs on all city-owned roadways.
Requests and applications for public records, special events, liquor sales, and vendor licensing.
Baldwin City contracts trash and recycling services with Green Environmental Services.
Baldwin City has municipal-owned Electric, Water, and Sewer. These services, as well as trash, come bundled together into one monthly bill, due the 25th of each month.
More information coming soon.
Baldwin City follows Douglas County Emergency Management's burn ban days, which are determined on a daily basis. The most accurate way to find out if there is a burn ban in effect on any given day is to call 785-832-5394.
Dog tags cost $10. Tag fees are reduced to $5 if the dog is spayed or neutered.
Dog tags must be purchased within 30 days of moving to Baldwin City, either at City Hall or Baldwin City Companion Animal Hospital, located at 504 Ames Street. Their number is 785-594-2413.
Tags expire in December yearly and must be renewed before January 31st.
Proof of rabies vaccination and expiration date must accompany all tag requests, as well as $5 if spayed or neutered; $10 if not.
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