Master Rain Gardener Training Program

Calling All Gardeners!

Join the Friends of the Rouge and their partners scattered across southeast Michigan for their Master Rain Gardener Training Program this winter. 

This class has five virtual training sessions on Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and April 7. &nb...

Home Repair Plans from Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA)

Eligible Rochester homeowners can choose SLWA to bring them valuable protection for lines on their property and inside their homes.

Rochester Pollinators' Winter Sowing Workshop at Dinosaur Hill

Join the Rochester Pollinators for a winter sowing workshop!

Did you know that you can plant your native seeds now in a mini-greenhouse? In fact, Michigan native seeds do best when sown in the winter.

The Rochester Pollinators, a sub-committee of the City Beautiful Commission, will host a workshop at Dinosaur Hill N...

City of Rochester Master Plan Update

Rochester is Updating our Master Plan! For more information regarding this Master Plan Update visit: https://rochestermasterplan.org

Rochester is Updating our Master Plan!

Parking Rate Increase Effective February 1, 2022

At the November 23, 2021 City Council Regular Meeting, Council voted and approved a rate increase from $1.00/hour to $1.25/hour. This new rate will go into effect beginning Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

The City considered several providers and factors before selecting Duncan Parking
Technologies / Civic Smart 4G meters to replace its current 2G meters. This is the first increase in parking rates for on-street meters and parkingstructures since 2014. ...

Pet Licenses Available at City Hall for Pickup

Pet licenses for dogs and cats already licensed in, or already residing in, the City of Rochester must be licensed by Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

2022 Annual Pet License Due Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Pet licenses for dogs and cats already licensed in, or already residing in, the City of Rochester must be licensed by Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Annual pet licenses are $3 for spayed/neutered pets and $15 for...

Ice Conditions at Rochester Municipal Park Pond: OPEN

With a return of colder temperatures, the ice at Rochester Municipal Park is currently OPEN.

With a return of colder temperatures these past few days, the ice at Rochester Municipal Park is once again OPEN. 

Please note that these conditions can change quickly and that ice is never 100% safe. Please use caution and follow safe practices, ...

Rochester Seeking Employees

The City has a few great full-time positions. Please review and/or share these great opportunities, and help Rochester find the most talented individuals.

City Newsletter - Winter 2021/22

The City's Winter Newsletter has been uploaded to the City's website.

The City's Winter Newsletter has been uploaded to the City's website. The paper version is being printed and will be mailed shortly.