City Services

Administration

Laconia was established as a City in 1893 and is the county seat for Belknap County. Originally governed by a Mayor/City Council form of government, in 1971 the City implemented a City Manager/City Council form of government with the Mayor being the ceremonial head of the City.

Airport Authority

Assessing

The primary function of the Assessor's office is the annual assessment of properties located within the city to determine fair market value as of April 1st for tax purposes.

City Clerk's Office

The City Clerk's Office performs a wide variety of functions.

City Manager

The City Manager is appointed by the Council and is the chief executive officer overseeing all the day-to-day operations of the City.

Code Enforcement / Building

The Director of Code Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of all building codes and also acts as the enforcement officer for certain aspects of the zoning ordinances.

Finance

The Finance Department's mission is to create and sustain a dynamic fiscal structure to meet legal requirements and support attainment of the overall city mission.

Fire Department

The Laconia Fire Department works to provide an effective and efficient level of fire, rescue, hazardous material and pre-hospital emergency medical services.

Library

The Laconia Public Library offers literature and resources to the residents of Laconia.

Licensing

The Licensing Department processes requests for entertainment, raffles, and other items that need to be licensed (listed in chapter 161).

Parks & Recreation

The City of Laconia's Parks and Recreation Department provides a wealth of recreational activities for all residents.

Personnel

Planning

The Laconia Planning Department reviews land use, development, and zoning issues in Laconia.

Police

We're a progressive police department located in the heart of New Hampshire's beautiful Lakes Region.

Public Works

Public Works is responsible for maintaining the City's public highways, storm water drainage and sanitary sewer systems.

Purchasing

Schools

Visit the Laconia School District's official website to find out what's happening at our local schools.

Sewer

The City of Laconia is a member of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program (WRBP) - a state owned and operated regional wastewater system serving 10 communities in the Lakes Region.

Tax

Water

The objective of the Water Department is to provide customers with inexpensive and reliable water while meeting all state and federal water quality requirements.

Welfare

Zoning