On behalf of the Durham City Council, welcome to the website for the City of Durham. The more than 230,000 residents and more than 2,000 employees of Durham make this one of the most exciting cities in the state and nation. Throughout its history, Durham has been a trend setter. The educational resources, technological and scientific know how and athletic and cultural vibrancy make Durham one of the finest cities in America in which to live, visit and do business.
It is the goal of elected officials, employees and citizens alike that Durham will be North Carolina’s leading City in providing an excellent and sustainable quality of life. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community by delivering cost-effective, highly responsive services with integrity and friendliness. To do that, the City Council has established goals that we seek to live by.
We hope that the information you need is readily available on these pages and that you return many times in the future to conduct business and learn more about the City of Durham.