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How do I get a license for my pet?

You can purchase your dog license, which is required by state law, from the Community Service Specialist in our Kettering Police Department. Please call 1-937-296-3266.

How do I get fingerprints or a background check?

Fingerprinting Digital fingerprinting is available by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Digital FBI fingerprinting is $35 cash • Digital BCI fingerprinting is $30 cash • Digital FBI fingerprinting and BCI fingerprinting is $65 cash Please call 937-296-2580 for an appointment.

What is the Resident Mulch & Compost Program?

Each fall, we pick-up the leaves residents rake to their curbside. The collected leaves are taken to our “leaf farm” where the material is processed and made into leaf compost. This compost is then made available in the spring to the residents of Kettering for free! For more information on our Resident Mulch & Compost Program,...

Garten, Cliff, Foliage, 2021Parks and Recreation

Ridgeway Road Bridge Cliff Garten Studio Foliage, 2021 Stainless steel Location: Ridgeway Road over West Dorothy Lane The City of Kettering replaced the Ridgeway Road Bridge and commissioned Cliff Garten Studio (Venice, CA) to integrate artwork into the project site. Cliff Garten Studio, or CGS, designed the artwork to reflect the flowing landscape of Hills...

Can a City property maintenance inspector enter onto my property with or without my permission?

Code inspectors may enter privately-owned property when the owner gives their consent. An inspector may also conduct an inspection from a location where they are legally entitled to be such as the adjacent public sidewalk, streets and alleys. An inspector may enter onto private property to deliver notices or orders in connection to the enforcement...

Who is my City Council representative?

In addition to the Mayor, there are also two At-Large City Council members who represent all of Kettering. There are four District City Council members who represent geographic areas of Kettering. To determine your City Council District representative view the Council District Map or call our Clerk of Council at 937-296-2416 Monday – Friday from...

How do I sign up for the Qualified Disabled, ADA Program for trash?

To be eligible, participants must provide the following: A signed note from their physician explaining that they are physically unable to take their trash to the curb. A signed affidavit stating they nor anyone else residing in the household are physically unable to take their trash to the curb. Signed physician notes and affidavits can...

Business Resources

Kettering City government has a track record for solid financial management, which is one of the reasons Kettering is widely known as one of the best-run cities in the state of Ohio. The City offers businesses the opportunity to operate from a central location in the heart of the Midwest, located just south of Dayton,...

When are City Council elections?

The City Charter outlines the regulations for City Council elections and terms of office. Each member of Council, including the Mayor, is elected for a four year term. Of the seven members of Council, four are elected to represent each of the four geographic Council districts. The remaining three members, including the Mayor, are elected...

My neighborhood was the last area to receive service during the previous snow storm, can I expect to be first for the next snow storm?

Not necessarily. Many factors affect how soon a particular residential street receives service; including proximity to collector streets, topography, school locations and traffic volume. The City does not track rotation of district plowing from storm to storm. We invite all residents interested in viewing snow route maps and discussing  snow removal procedures to call us:...

KetterGreen

KetterGreen is a committee that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community. Events KetterGreen has hosted or organized over the last year are prescription drug drop offs to prevent these medications from going down our streams, hazardous household waste drop off, and document shredding. In addition to...

How do I enroll to receive CodeRed Emergency Alerts?

In addition to our City of Kettering, Ohio – Government Facebook page and @Kettering_OH Twitter posts, the City of Kettering uses a system called Code Red to notify our residents and those who work in Kettering of emergency incidents and critical community alerts? Please enroll to receive official City of Kettering public safety and city...

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Survey: Help us choose new playground equipment at State Farm ParkParks and Recreation

We want your opinion! View pictures of the equipment and rate the options for replacing the playground that was lost to a fire at State Farm. Click here to take the survey. Thank you for helping us choose the best option!

23rd Annual 'The View' Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

23rd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition May 30 - July 7 Reception, Thursday, June 1, 6 - 8pm The View is Rosewood Gallery's annual, juried group landscape exhibition. All media are considered, and the artwork exhibited deals with outdoor themes, land imagery, the environment or world issues. Admission is free. Check out a recent review by Pamela Dillon of...

Kettering Leadership Academy - Feedback

Feedback from our Kettering Leadership Academy Graduates The Kettering Leadership Academy is committed to creating an active network of informed and concerned citizens that will influence the direction of Kettering and support the achievement of its goals and objectives. While learning together, participants will enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of community issues and...

Rental FacilitiesParks and Recreation

Rental FacilitiesThe Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a wide variety of facility rental options. From historic Polen Farm to room reservations at Kettering Recreation Complex. We offer the ideal space and programming for any event you might have in mind. Choose from the icons below to learn more about our current rental...

The View 2015Parks and Recreation

May 18 – June 19 Reception: May 17, 2 – 4pm The View is a juried exhibition for artists living in Ohio and working in all media. This year, 108 artists submitted 317 pieces, from which the juror, Kristin Spangenberg, Curator of Prints and Photographs at the Cincinnati Art Museum, chose 53 artworks representing 42 artists. ...

Food Access & Security

What Is Food Security? Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. The lack of access to nutrient-dense food can lead to increased risk of health conditions and chronic illnesses. Creating access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial in ensuring food security for all. Food...

34th ANNUAL DAYTON AREA WORKS ON PAPER JURIED EXHIBITIONParks and Recreation

34th ANNUAL DAYTON AREA WORKS ON PAPER JURIED EXHIBITION January 22 – March 1, 2024 Reception: Saturday, January 27, 1 - 3 pm Free and open to the public Works on Paper is a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This year, 97 individual artists submitted a total of 241 pieces....

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