Copies of the report are also available at no charge to interested parties. To obtain a copy, contact the Finance Department by calling 513-867-5315. You may also download and view archives of the comprehensive annual financial report through the

Property taxes are handled by the Butler County Auditor's office. The auditor's office can be reached at 513-887-3181.

No. The Butler County Auditor, as an agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation, is responsible for administering the tangible personal property tax laws. Anyone in business in Ohio is subject to tangible personal property tax on equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory used in business. The tangible personal property tax is distributed back to the local taxing districts in the same manner as real estate taxes.

Consider these questions: 

1. Are you a resident of Fairfield? 
2. Are you 18 years or older? 
3. Are you retired or disabled and without any earned income? 
4. Are you self-employed and working in the City of Fairfield? 
5. Do you have rental property located within the City of Fairfield? 
6. Are you a business located in Fairfield or performing services within Fairfield? 

If you answered yes to any of the questions one through five, you need to file an individual return with the City of Fairfield. If you answered yes to question six, you need to file a Fairfield business return.

We know that receiving refunds in a timely manner is important to our taxpayers. We strive to process refund requests as quickly as possible. Some taxing agencies issue refunds up front and “chase” any improperly refunded money later after reviewing. Here at the City, we review refund requests up front, which safeguards taxpayer money and helps prevent fraud. Refund requests are processed in the order in which they are received. In some situations, a filed return requesting a refund may be incomplete. If that happens, the account clerk to whom the refund is assigned will send a letter to the taxpayer requesting any additional information needed to complete the return. 

Because each return is unique and must be reviewed before a refund can be issued, we are not able to tell you exactly when your refund will be received. Under state law, municipalities do not have to pay interest on any overpayment so long as it is refunded within ninety days after the final filing date of the annual return or ninety days after the completed return is filed, whichever is later. However, the tax office strives to process returns more quickly than that. 

You are always welcome to call the tax office if you have questions or concerns about your refund request, but please keep in mind that the account clerk with whom you speak must work the oldest completed returns first and will not be able to expedite your refund.

If your company is located in a township or even a lower taxing district, you can ask your employer to withhold the difference; however, they are not required to by law. If they do not withhold for Fairfield, you will need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to Fairfield. Estimated payments are based on 100% of last year's tax liability or 90% of current year's tax liability of $200.00 or more after deducting Fairfield and city credits. Quarterly estimated payments are due on April 15th, June 15th, September 15th, and December 15th. Either the 100% of last year's or 90% of current year's tax liability must be paid in quarterly payments to avoid interest and penalties Quarterly estimate coupons are available in our lobby, the tax office online.

You can use the following methods to determine if you reside within the City of Fairfield.
1. The State of Ohio's Tax Finder to look up your address and find municipalities and income tax rates.
2. The City of Fairfield GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
3. Call our office at (513) 867-5327 Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM to verify if an address is within the City. Note that the state’s finder system has not been verified with the City and may have discrepancies. Please notify the state or contact us if you find any such discrepancy.

Schedule losses cannot offset W-2 income. As of 2016 - Losses can be used to offset profits for up to five years. The losses expire after 5 years if they are fully or partially unused. Uses of these losses are subject to a 50% cap for tax years 2018 through 2022.

The City of Fairfield does not have a school district tax. Our district number is 0902. 

There is a Fairfield Union School District in Fairfield County, district number 2304, which has a tax of .75%. If you see 2304 in your local city box, contact your employer to have them stop withholding. You will need to contact the State of Ohio Tax Department at 800-282-1782 to request a refund form.

Residents are required to file regardless of where property is located, but receive credit for taxes paid to other cities. Non-residents are required to file on rental property located within the City of Fairfield.

No, you do not have to file under the same filing status as the federal and state. If you are married, we ask you file jointly with Fairfield, regardless if you filed married filing separately for the federal and state returns. Persons living together but not married cannot legally file a joint return.

As of 2018 you can no longer claim 2106 expenses. For tax year prior to 2018 you can claim 2106 expenses against your W-2 income, subject to Federal limitations. However, if the wages were earned in another city, and taxes were withheld for that city, you would need to go back to that city and get a refund. If the other city's rate is less than our rate, you would be able to get a proportionate share of the expenses against the W-2 income. Please note, if you do get a refund from the other city, the credit claimed on your return for those taxes will be reduced and you will end up owing the balance to the City of Fairfield.

This means your account with us is still active. We could be missing something as simple as a move out date, supporting documents, returns or your account has a balance due. You should inquire about why your account is still active and to do this please contact the

Forms are mailed out in January of each year to all active accounts that have indicated they wish to receive forms or that have been recently added. During tax season (January through April) forms are also available in our lobby 24/7 or at the Fairfield Lane Library. If you do not receive a form, you can contact our office or visit our forms website at:

Individual: https://www.fairfield-city.org/214/Individual-Tax-Forms
Business: https://www.fairfield-city.org/254/Business-Tax-Forms

A complete copy of your Federal Income Tax Form (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040X, including all W-2s, supporting schedules, such as Schedule C, E, K-1 from a partnership) need to be attached. If something is missing, the Income Tax Division will send out a letter requesting the information to complete the return. The return will not be considered filed until the missing information is received.

The City of Fairfield's Tax credit for those residents working outside of Fairfield is 100%, but cannot exceed the City of Fairfield's tax rate of 1.5% 

For those employers that offer a courtesy withholding of residents tax, see the following table:

All Fairfield residents between the ages of 18-65 (including part year residents), residents over the age of 65 with income taxable to the city (or loss), businesses conducting business in Fairfield, employees working in Fairfield whose employer failed to fully withhold Fairfield taxes, and non-residents with income or losses from self-employment and/or rental property earned within the city limits are required by City Ordinance to file a Fairfield tax return each year.

 FOR TAX YEARS 2021 & PRIOR: All residents, including retirees over 65, are required to file a tax return.

Individuals:

• -Federal 1040 with any applicable schedules
• -W-2(s)
• -Any additional supporting documentation

Businesses:

• -Completed business return 
• -Federal tax return
• -Any supporting statements, schedules, or other documentation

Employer Withholding Reconciliations:

• -Completed Fairfield Reconciliation form 
• -Employee W-2(s) in electronic or paper format (see website for details)

The income tax rate for the City of Fairfield is 1.5%.

The City of Fairfield tax return is due on April 15 each year, unless otherwise extended. 

The Income Tax Division is located at 701 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014. The office is in the Annex Building, which is behind the Municipal Building. Parking for the Income Tax Division is shared with Veterans Memorial Park.

The City of Fairfield Income Tax Division staff will be happy to assist with the completion of your individual City of Fairfield Tax Return at no charge. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm on a walk-in basis. Bring all necessary documents (Federal 1040, W-2(s), and supporting documents/schedules). 

Filing early is highly recommended, as requests for assistance from the Tax Division increase dramatically as the tax filing deadline approaches and wait times can be extensive.

Please make checks payable to "City of Fairfield Income Tax".

Call 513-858-7760 between 7 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. During normal business hours, your questions will be answered by a collection system employee. After 3:30 p.m. and until 10:45 p.m., the plant operator will take your call and contact an employee immediately to respond. During heavy rain events, calls will be responded to in the order they are received. During the hours between 10:45 p.m. and 7 a.m., contact the Water Treatment Plant at 513-858-7775.

First, immediately stop all water usage, as backups are typically caused by plumbing problems within your home or business. Turn off washing machines, dishwashers, showers, and anything that uses water.

Second, after stopping all water usage, contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760 during the hours of 7 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. Your questions will be answered by a Wastewater professional and, if needed, a crew will be dispatched to the your home or business in a timely manner (during heavy rain events, calls will be responded to in the order they are received). During the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 7 a.m., contact the Water Plant at 513-858-7775. The Plant Operator will pass the complaint to the proper Wastewater personnel who will respond to the complaint.

This is called a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) and needs to be reported immediately. During the hours of 7a.m. and 10:45 p.m., contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760, and during the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 7a.m., contact the Water Plant at 513-858-7775.

It is unfortunate that in some cases utilities are located behind or adjacent to home or business owner's property. The Wastewater Collection Division has to access the sanitary sewer manholes to perform routine and emergency maintenance. Easement agreements are written so that we are allowed to cross the property to perform the work. The Wastewater Collection Division makes every effort to contact the property owners when it is necessary to enter private property to perform the work.

Your sewer lateral can be accessed through your clean-out. A clean-out is typically found in your basement, or outside property where the lateral exits your home or business. A clean-out typically has a threaded cap 4 inches to 6 inches in diameter.

Sewer odors can be caused by a number of things, a dry trap, blocked vent stack, cracked pipes, or a sour garbage disposal. If it's a blocked vent stack or cracked pipe, a plumber will need to be contacted. Sometimes a garbage disposal will go sour, grinding up ice-cubes in the disposal will take care of this problem. The most common cause of sewer odors in your home or business is a dry trap. Traps will dry out more frequently in the winter months, by simply adding water to all the traps in your home or business typically will eliminate the odor.

During the hours of 7 a.m. and 10:45 p.m., contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760. Your questions will be answered by a Wastewater professional, and a crew will be dispatched to your home or business in a timely manner (during heavy rain events, calls will be responded to in the order they are received). During the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 7 a.m., contact the Water Plant at 513-858-7775. The Plant Operator will pass the complaint to the proper Wastewater personnel who will respond to the complaint.

Please view this procedure for cleaning "flooded basements".

On Monday through Friday, during the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760. The collection department will make an appointment with you to come to your home or business and perform a miniature camera inspection on your sanitary service lateral and diagnose the problem. This is a free service for our community.

Lots of things can cause a sanitary sewer to back up. Sometimes people flush things down their toilet that are not meant to be flushed. Cooking grease can build up on the walls of your sanitary sewer lateral over time if it's disposed down your drain. But the most common cause for a backup is roots. Trees and shrubs need water and nutrients, and what better place than a sewer lateral. The roots will enter the lateral through the joints in the sewer pipe, the roots will grow, and eventually plug the pipe solid. 

It is the home or business owner's responsibility to maintain the sewer lateral from the home or business to the sewer main. It is the City's responsibility to maintain the sewer main.

A plumber or drain cleaning company.

A sewer lateral is a sewer pipe that connects your home or business to the sanitary sewer main.

This can be very costly, please give us a call at the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760, as we may have some suggestions or alternatives for you to consider. If you do need to have repair or replacement preformed, only a licensed plumber by the City of Fairfield can perform the task. Any plumber can apply for a license at the: Wastewater Treatment Facility 4799 Groh Lane Fairfield, OH 45014

We're at 4799 Groh Lane, past Waterworks Park, and just past the Fairfield Youth Football fields adjacent to the Great Miami River.

A Plant Operator is on staff from 7a.m. to 10:45 p.m., seven days a week.

Sure, just give us a call Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 513-858-7760, to set up a plant tour.

Our collection system is designed for sanitary sewage only. But unfortunately during heavy rain periods, storm water will infiltrate our system.

We discharge our final effluent into the Lower Great Miami River.

Water and sewer charges are based on the amount of water consumed each month. The sewer rate is a flat rate of $6.60 per 1,000 gallons of water used. The water rate is based on a combination of a minimum charge (which is accessed according to meter size) plus a charge for additional water used. For questions about your bill, please call the Utility Billing Office at 513-867-5370 or visit the

There is often the assumption that a fire or other incident is so severe that the FFD needs to request additional assistance in order to manage the emergency. While that is sometimes the case, most often we request assistance from a neighboring community in order to comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1710.

NFPA 1710 is a national standard that sets the minimum requirements for how career fire departments should respond to emergencies, with the goal of ensuring both public safety and firefighter safety. NFPA 1710 sets guidelines related to emergency response times and minimum staffing based on the occupancy of the emergency. Essentially what this means is- the larger the building that is on fire, the more firefighters that are recommended to respond, based on the size, complexity and life safety risks that may be involved in fighting a fire in such a building.

 Over 60% of the FFD’s structure fire responses are for multi-dwelling buildings (apartments) or commercial structures- which according to the NFPA, 28 firefighters are recommended to respond on the initial alarm to an incident in both types of structures. Because the daily staffing of the entire FFD is a total of 18 firefighters, who may or may not all be available to respond at the time of the call, we utilize an automatic mutual aid agreement with neighboring fire departments to reach the recommended response strength of 28 firefighters. Under these mutual aid agreements, the FFD also responds to structure fire responses in neighboring communities when the need arises. We are very grateful to be supported by such effective and reliable departments, and hope our Fairfield residents will especially welcome and thank the departments that help us most frequently- Springdale, Forest Park, Colerain, Fairfield Township, West Chester Township and Hamilton.

The City of Fairfield gets its drinking water from the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer. The City has six deep wells to pump the water from the underground aquifer to the Water Treatment Plant.  

The average pH of Fairfield’s water is 8.6 standard units (s.u.)

The average hardness of the water is 128 milligrams per liter or 7.2 grains per gallon.

Bacteria, fungus, and mold spores normally found in the air can cause rings in your toilet bowl. Wet surfaces provide an ideal environment for these organisms to live and reproduce quickly, growing together to form a ring. The color of the ring depends on the type of bacteria, fungus, or mold that settles on the wet surface.

You can easily remove the rings with common household cleaners and a toilet bowl brush. Keeping the toilet lid closed as much as possible will help minimize the number of spores that can enter the toilet and reduce the amount of light that the spores need for growth.

Please call the Water Division at 513-858-7775 at any time.

First, immediately stop all water usage, as backups are typically caused by plumbing problems within your home or business. Turn off washing machines, dishwashers, showers, and anything that uses water.

Second, after stopping all water usage, contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760 during the hours of 7 a.m. and 10:45 p.m. Your questions will be answered by a Wastewater professional and, if needed, a crew will be dispatched to the your home or business in a timely manner (during heavy rain events, calls will be responded to in the order they are received). During the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 7 a.m., contact the Water Plant at 513-858-7775. The Plant Operator will pass the complaint to the proper Wastewater personnel who will respond to the complaint.

Please contact the Utility Billing Office at 513-867-5370 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

To report a leaking or otherwise defective fire hydrant, please contact the City of Fairfield Public Utilities Water Division at 513-858-7775.

A Boil Water Advisory is issued by officials anytime that all or part of the water system loses pressure or is “depressurized”. When a small section of the water system is affected, as it may be due to a water main break, water customers are notified via notices hung on their doors, through the CodeRED Emergency Communications Network or both methods. 

The water system is normally under pressure and the water is "pushing out" of water leaks or other outlets. When the system is depressurized, there is the possibility that contaminants may be “pulled in” to the water system. A Boil Advisory must be issued to let the public know of the possibility that microorganisms (bacteria) may be present and that by boiling the water as described, any living bacteria will be inactivated. A boil water advisory does not mean that contaminants have been found, only that conditions have developed that could result in a bacterial contamination. Under a boil water advisory, it is recommended that water be brought to a rolling boil and boiled for at least two minutes before consumption. Boil water advisories are a common occurrence for public water systems across the country.

The City of Fairfield is required by Ohio State Law to administer a backflow prevention program as a means to protect the public water supply from potential contamination. Fairfield’s program is designed to prevent the flow of water from a customer’s private piping back into the public water distribution system. Backflow prevention is primarily accomplished through the installation of backflow prevention devices on a customer’s water pipes. Backflow prevention generally applies to Commercial and Industrial facilities. 

It is the home or business owner's responsibility to maintain the sewer lateral from the home or business to the sewer main. It is the City's responsibility to maintain the sewer main.

To find out if your home or business is connected to the City of Fairfield's public water and/or sewer system, give us a call at 513-858-7775. This service is free for our community.

This can be very costly, please give the Public Utilities Department a call at 513-858-7775, as we may have some suggestions or alternatives for you to consider. If you do need to have repair or replacement preformed, only a licensed plumber by the City of Fairfield can perform the task. Any plumber can apply for a license at the: Wastewater Treatment Facility 4799 Groh Lane Fairfield, OH 45014

This is called a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) and needs to be reported immediately. During the hours of 7a.m. and 10:45 p.m., contact the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 513-858-7760, and during the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 7a.m., contact the Water Plant at 513-858-7775.

With the exception of some nutrient testing and other specialized testing, our laboratory staff preforms all analysis.

Questions concerning your water can be directed to 513-858-7775 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For emergencies after business hours, you may also call the Water Division at 513-858-7775.

It means that there is probably an underground utility in your area that needs repair. The blue flags mark the location of our water main and the green flags mark the location of the sanitary sewer. This is a safety precaution so that our underground utilities do not get damaged during the excavation to make the repair.

During the first half of each year, the City of Fairfield issues our Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to the citizens of Fairfield providing the results of our drinking water analyses for the past year. The USEPA and the OEPA set the water quality standards for safe drinking water. The water produced at our plant consistently meets or exceeds all of these requirements. If you have any questions about water quality, you may call the Water Division at 513-858-7775.

Most electric customers are allowed to choose an electric provider. For more information about the Ohio Customer Choice program, visit their website.

The City offers a call-in brush pickup service. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 513-867-4200.

The city contracts with a trash hauler. Currently Rumpke provides this service for Fairfield residents.

For information on disposing large appliances, visit Butler County Recycling and Solid Waste District. 

The Fairfield Fire Department does not take any type of hazardous materials. Household hazardous waste must be disposed of according to state and federal laws and regulations. For more information you may contact the Butler County Solid Waste Management District at 513-887-3693 or view this document, "A Guide to Safe Management of Household Hazardous Waste".

Unused medications or controlled substances can be disposed of in the City’s “drug drop box” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week located in the lobby of the Fairfield Police Department at 5230 Pleasant Avenue.

Anyone interested in one of our positions should complete an online application on our Current Employment Opportunities page; however, requests for accommodation due to disability can be made to the Human Resources Office at 513-867-5352.

Read our brochure about the Police Department that gives standards for consideration and employee benefits. Also, feel free to contact the Human Resources Office at 513-867-5352 or via email at hr@fairfieldoh.gov with any questions.

When an opening occurs, online applications for that specific position are reviewed and candidates who meet established qualifications are contacted. If you applied for a Civil Service classified position, you will be notified by email confirming the date, time and location of the exam once the deadline for applications has passed. Generally, within two weeks after the examination, you will receive a notice of your test score. Once the list of test scores is approved by the Civil Service Commission, the certified list of applicants is given to the hiring manager for review and to schedule interviews. 

The City strives to provide interesting and challenging jobs and work assignments, as well as pay that is fair and competitive. In addition, City of Fairfield employees participate in medical, dental, life and disability insurance. Other benefits include paid vacation and holidays, personal and sick days, attendance incentive and longevity award programs and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and Ohio Police and Fire Pension System (OP&F). There is also an employee assistance program available to employees, tuition reimbursement and training for advancements.

Why does the Utility Company trim trees near power lines?

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) requires Utility Companies to inspect and clear their power lines on a regular basis.  This is critical to maintain reliable and safe electric power.

How much will be trimmed or cut?

Standards require 10 feet of line clearance.  However, that is a minimum standard and does not mean that only 10 feet of material will be trimmed.  Trimming is species-specific, taking into account the growth rate of trees and the length of time before trimmers will return to the same area.  Typically, limbs and branches will be trimmed to allow at least 12-14 feet of clearance on all sides of power lines.  Trees within transmission line easements (large towers) will be totally removed.

Who does the trimming? What standards do they follow?

The Utility Company usually hires private contractors to conduct routine tree trimming which follow standards developed by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the plan approved by the PUCO.

How will I know where tree trimming is scheduled to take place?

The tree trimming contractor will generally provide a flyer or attach a door hanger notifying the affected property of the upcoming trimming.

Are tree trimmers allowed to enter my property?

Power lines on private property are usually located in utility easement areas, which give Utility Companies or their contractors the right to enter and maintain those lines.  

What happens to the cut material?

Trees are considered a homeowner’s property.  Small debris may be chipped and removed by the contractor as part of jobsite cleanup, but larger limbs and branches are typically cut, stacked, and left on site for the property owner to use or dispose.  Disposal can be done through the city’s Brush and Limb Pickup Program.

Where can I get more information regarding Duke Energy’s Utility Trimming Program?

Duke Energy has a website dedicated to explain their Integrated Vegetation Management Program, it can be found by following the link below.

            https://www.duke-energy.com/community/trees-and-rights-of-way/how-we-manage-trees

Who can I contact if I have questions about trimming that will be done on my property?

If you have questions about work at your property, always contact the Utilities’ contractor first.  They should be willing to meet you at your property to discuss the work.  If that does not resolve your concerns, you should contact Duke Energy (800-554-6900) or Butler Rural Electric (513-867-4400).

Duke Energy maintains most of the City's streetlights.  Streetlight repair can be requested by calling 1-800-544-6900 or by using their helpful online tool.  Information such as pole number and location will be helpful to them in identifying the light needing repair.

Roughly 80 street lights in the City are maintained by Butler Rural Electric.  If one of their streetlights is out, call 513-867-4400.

Trees located in the curb lawn area are the responsibility of the property owner, according to Fairfield Codified Ordinance 901.05(b).

The city contracts with Rumpke.  Contact them with any questions at 1-800-582-3107.  Additional information can be found here.

Appliances should be placed at the curbside on your regular trash day.  If disposing of an appliance containing refrigerant (such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, or freezer), the refrigerant must be removed by an appliance contractor prior to placing it at the curb for pickup.  For more information, contact Rumpke at 513-742-2900.

To report a leaking or otherwise defective fire hydrant, please contact the City of Fairfield Public Utilities Water Division at 513-858-7775.

Contact Police for dead animal removal.  The number for non-emergency police dispatch is 829-8201.

Average Annual Daily Traffic data is collected and published by the Ohio Department of Transportation.  It is available on their Transportation Information Mapping System.

We generally discourage this because we can’t guarantee it won’t be damaged by a construction project by the City or a utility company.  Any damage to private irrigation systems within the right of way will be the property owners’ responsibility to repair.  For any work being done in the right of way, the City recommends the property owner get a no-fee permit.

These types of signs are not listed in the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) which is the manual that covers the design and placement of street signs. The City continues to restrict or limit signs that are not specifically listed in the OMUTCD. Research has indicated that these types of signs do not have any significant impact on traffic safety. Supporting guidance from the Ohio Department of Transportation is available here.

On a two or three lane road – drivers on BOTH SIDES of the road must stop when a bus is dropping off or picking up students. On roads with four or more lanes – drivers traveling the opposite direction of the bus DO NOT have to stop.  For more information, see this document produced by the State of Ohio.

The City does not allow residents to place asphalt, concrete, lumber, metal, etc. in the curb line to ease the bump getting into their driveways.  The only acceptable temporary solution would be a product manufactured specifically for this application (the only product the City is aware of is Bridjit, although others may exist and be perfectly appropriate).  These products may recommend bolting to the concrete; the City would not allow this.

Ultimately, the best, most permanent, solution is to hire a contractor to depress the curb and drive apron.

Railroads operate within their own right-of-way.  Sometimes this means that public streets may be blocked by stopped trains.  The City is unable to directly address stopped trains.  However, motorists are encouraged to call the number posted on a blue sign at the railroad crossing gate to report a problem.  The crossing identification number is posted on the sign.  

Additionally, people are encouraged to use this online reporting tool.  The data gathered helps federal authorities track issues, but not clear the track in a timely fashion.

Public Works temporarily places radar speed signs at locations around Fairfield at the request of residents.  These signs advise motorists of their speed to promote safe driving.  Residents can request a sign by calling 867-4200 or using the Report a Concern link on the City homepage. 

Yes, it protects both people and infrastructure and there is no cost to the homeowner to call and have utilities marked.  See the following link:

Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS)

When someone calls the Ohio Utility Protection Service because they will be digging in the area, utility providers will come out and paint or flag their utilities to let the person who will be digging know where their utilities are located.

Different colors indicate the presence of various utilities:

Red:  Electric
Yellow: Gas
Orange: Communication (Internet/Phone/Cable)
Blue: Potable Water
Green: Sewers

See this link for more information. 

RRFBs are a pedestrian safety countermeasure used at select crosswalks in Fairfield and many other communities.  More information can be found on this FHWA flyer. 

To reserve a facility, call the Fairfield Parks and Recreation office at 513-867-5348, or stop by the Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Drive.  

For information about specific facilities, please see the Rentals page. 

Register:

• Online

• In person at the Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr. 
• By phone: 513-867-5348

All fees for all programs have to be paid at the time of registration. 

After completing the online registration form, you will receive an email from Genetec Clearance (noreply@clearance.network) titled “New registration for Your Last Name – Street Address” asking you to confirm your email address. Click the Confirm My Email button and a webpage will open with a second Confirm my email button. Click this button to complete your registration.

The email will also provide you with a summary of your registration. Please review the submitted information to ensure it is accurate. If you discover any mistakes in your registration, please follow the steps in the “What if I make a mistake on my registration?” question below.

Unfortunately, we are unable to edit your information in the system.

If any of the submitted information is incorrect, you may scroll to the bottom of your registration confirmation email and click the link to “opt out”. This will remove your registration from our system, and you may submit a new registration here.

You may also contact us online and ask us to delete your registration. Once you receive the confirmation email that your previous information was removed, you may submit a new registration here.

Since this is a 100% voluntary program, you may revoke your participation at any time and for any reason. If you wish to do so, contact us online and ask us to delete your information from our system.

Once we have done so, you will receive a confirmation email from Genetec Clearance (noreply@clerance.network) titled “The site — was removed from the project CommunityWatch Fairfield”.

If you decide to participate again in the future, you may register here.

If an incident occurs near your location and our investigators determine that you may have camera footage of interest, you will receive an email request from Genetec Clearance (noreply@clearance.network) titled “New video request for Your Last Name – Street Address” containing a time span for which footage is needed.

If you have footage to provide, click the Upload videos button in the email to go to the Genetec Public Portal. At the top of the page, you'll see the date of the request, followed by the last name of the requesting officer, and then the case number of the incident. This is important to note should you have any questions. Complete the required fields (first name, last name, email address), click the terms and conditions checkbox, and the click the Share files button. On the next screen, you can either drag and drop your video file(s) into the specified area or click the Select a file to share button to manually select your video(s).

If you do not wish to provide any footage, you may click the Video unavailable link in the email.

If you have any questions about the request, please contact us online. Please remember to reference the last name of the requesting officer and the case number of the incident found in the Genetec Public Portal.

Below are helpful links for downloading or exporting footage from some of the most common security systems and devices:

• Arlo (How do I download video clips in my Arlo account?)
• Blink (How to share or save Clips in the Blink App — Blink Support)
• Eufy (How to Download Clips from Your Eufy Camera in the Cove Connect App - Eufy Indoor Camera | Cove Security Support)
• Google Nest (Create, save, and download video clips - Google Nest Help)
• Night Owl (How to Export a Video Recording (Bluetooth Recorders) – NightOwl SP)
• Reolink (How to Download Recordings via Reolink App)
• Ring (Managing your Ring Videos)
• SimpliSafe (‎How to Download Recordings From Your Camera | SimpliSafe Support Home)
• Wyze (How do I download Event videos?)

These are general links for each brand. You may need to locate a guide for your specific system/device. If you need assistance, please contact us online.