Modesto is an amazing community that has something to offer everyone: a vibrant downtown bursting with great restaurants, movies, shows and festivals, unique neighborhoods, wonderful family-friendly parks and beautiful trees.

Pay your City of Modesto water, sewer and garbage utility bill.

Pay your parking citation online, in person or by mail. Permits (Apply & Pay) Building permits are important in protecting your safety and the safety of those around you. The City of Modesto requires permits so that it can ensure that construction is being done properly and in accordance with all life safety requirements and all building codes.

Modesto offers more than 200 restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and other eating establishments. Many restaurants, along with Modesto's night clubs, pubs and lounges offer a variety of evening entertainment opportunities. Parks & Recreation Learn what parks are in your neighborhood area. McHenry Mansion The McHenry Mansion is Modesto's Treasure.

City Businesses Check out information about current businesses in the City of Modesto. New Businesses Learn the steps to take when starting a new business in the City of Modesto. FAQs Access frequently asked questions to the City of Modesto. Pay Business Taxes Online Pay your business license taxes and fees online. Service Requests

The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides technology services, support and guidance to City departments as well as a growing community of residents, businesses, and visitors within the City of Modesto.

Modesto is an amazing community that has something to offer everyone: a vibrant downtown bursting with great restaurants, movies, shows and festivals, unique neighborhoods, wonderful family-friendly parks and beautiful trees.

Each hauler has an exclusive service area as deemed by the Modesto City Council. Review the Service Area Map below to locate your hauler, find out when your garbage, recycling and organics items are picked up.

The City of Modesto’s consolidated plan cover the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 and serves as the framework for a community wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that determines how the City utilizes all HUD funding sources.

The City of Modesto provides monthly billing service to approximately 80,000 customers for water, sewer, storm drain and garbage services. The City's water system includes some portions of Ceres, Del Rio, Empire, Grayson, Salida and Turlock.