Peoria's history, population, vision/mission statements, sustainability efforts, redistricting, and construction projects.  Info on schools, the Peoria Leadership Institute seminar, and the Sister Cities program.

Information on the City Council including agendas , the Mayor, the Municipal Court, City Manager and ADA along with the city's various initiatives.

News from the city of Peoria, press releases from the Office of Commnications, links to RSS feeds and E-News signup. View programming on Channel 11, PeoriaTV.

Information on the employment process, a listing of current open jobs, how to apply on-line and a list af all jobs and salaries at the city.

 A listing of links to directories of city services, including all online e-services.

The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

City of Peoria Budget is managed by the Management and Budget Department. Find copies of the FY13 Program Buget and the CIP here.

The City Code and  Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.

How to pay bills you may have with the city, including water, sewer and trash collection fees, recreation program and class fees, traffic fines and more. Setup water and sewer service.

Home and Property Resources includes information on trash pickup,water conservation, swimming  pool issues and recycling, along with other relevant information for homeowners.

Neighborhood Resources includes information on dealing with graffiti removal, block parties, animal control, street repairs, odors and other neighborhood related quality of life issues.

Helpful services provided by the fire and police departments. Report criminal activity, locate crime information, register alarms, and learn about crime prevention.

Search for scheduled events and meetings in the city including documents relating to city council meetings and other meetings.

This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations. 

Information on recreation programs and classes, afterschool and preschool programs, sports leagues and locations and amenities of city parks.

Information on bus routes, park and ride, dial a ride and bicycle paths. Also, road closures and lane restrictions.

Use this page to find information on the city of Peoria website of interest to builders and developers.Included are inspections, zoning and zoning ordinance, the city code, general plan, permitting, and impact fees.

How to get a business license, tax license, sales tax schedules/forms, register to use the online eTax system, pay taxes and fees. Bidding on contracts with the city and auctions, trash collection, recycling, traffic counts.

Business and Real EstateDevelopment, and other assistance for businesses and developers finding sites, understanding the area, and growing their businesses. Links to the Building Development Division and PeoriaED.Com.

Information on Building Permits. Find out about permits for signs, temporary use of property, filming, and alarms. Download forms and track applications for development, building, planning and engineering permits.

The city's main document portal for development related dodcuments including planning and zoning, building, engineering and fire prevention.

The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.

A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.

The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.

Links to Items of interest to tourists, including VisitPeoriaaz.com, our official tourism website.

The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria. 

Detailed information on hiking trails in Peoria. Discover locations, routes, parking, and other useful infomation.

A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.

Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.

The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.

City of Peoria Boards and Commissions 

There are approximately 23 formal Boards and Commissions in existence, as well as several Ad Hoc Committees. Use the menu on the right to find more information on individual Boards and Commissions and to download agendas, minutes and results documents from meetings.

Scheduled vs Unscheduled

All Boards and Commissions of the City shall be classified as a regularly scheduled or unscheduled Board or Commission.  Regularly scheduled Boards and Commissions are those that meet on a regular scheduled basis or may be quasi-judicial in nature.  Unscheduled Boards and Commissions meet on an as called basis.

A person shall serve on no more than one regular scheduled board at any time, and no person shall serve on any regular scheduled board and unscheduled board where the duties thereof are deemed to be incompatible.

Members of unscheduled boards and commissions may be appointed and or re-appointed at council discretion to one or more unscheduled boards or commissions.

Information on Application to Serve 

Most applicants must be valid registered voters and eligible to vote in a City of Peoria election.  Information on appointments and applications to serve on City Boards and Commissions can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office or may be downloaded from the links below. 

Appointment to Boards and Commissions Policy CP 1-5 (PDF)
Appointment to Boards and Commissions Policy CP 1-5 (TXT) 


Boards and Commissions Application (PDF - fillable) 
Youth Advisory Board Application (PDF - fillable)


Frequently Asked Questions 

Applications can be delivered in person or mailed to: 

City of Peoria - Office of the City Clerk
8401 W Monroe St., Peoria AZ 85345

Once received, your application will remain in the active files for four years.  The City Council Subcommittee on Policy and Appointments was formed for the purpose of providing for a small group review of "on-file" applications.  Appointments are made whenever there is a need to fill a vacancy.  The Subcommittee’s recommendations for appointment are forwarded to the Council as a whole for official appointment.  Appointments are made at one of the City’s evening Council meetings, and the proposed appointees are notified in sufficient time so that they may arrange to attend and receive their Certificate of Appointment in person if they so desire.

For more information about Peoria’s Boards and Commissions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 623-773-7340.