Welcome to the City of Amherst, Ohio

We welcome you to the City of Amherst, Ohio.  A historic city located just a short distance from Lake Erie, Amherst boasts a population of approximately 12,000 and encompasses seven square miles.  We have wonderful residential districts and excellent schools.  For more on our history and other information see Amherst At A Glance.

 

Online Payments Available for Tax and Utilities

You can make credit card or ACH payments online for Income Tax and Utilities.   Please follow the links below:

            Income Tax Payment              Utility Payment

 

PPA Explanation

For an explanation of the PPA charge associated with your electric bill, please go to the Utilities page.

Allied Waste (Republic Services) Bulk Pick-up Schedule

Bulk pickup is scheduled for the 2nd full week of each month.  Bulk items and excess trash will be picked up at the curb on the regular pickup day during the weeks shown below.   Residents serviced by Allied Waste may place up to 3 - 32 gallon cans or 6 bags of excess trash out on their regular pickup day.  Allied Waste will pick up bulk items during the following weeks: 

February 8
March 8
April 12

Allied Waste will also pick up yard waste each week on your regular collection day .  Place grass clippings, branches, and other yard waste in a can not to exceed 40 pounds or in a brown paper bag on the curb with your trash and recycling cans.  Please see Allied's Informational Brochure for guidelines and other helpful information

City Council Information

 Agendas and Minutes for council can be viewed on the City Council page.  The Amherst Codified Ordinances can be accessed on the web at http://www.conwaygreene.com/amherst.htm.

Planning and Zoning News

You can view a copy of the Amherst Zoning map  here or on the Planning and Zoning page.