The Community Development Department encompasses Code Enforcement, Economic Development and Planning for the City of Crescent City.

“The mission of the City of Crescent City Housing Authority is to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities to all qualifying families and individuals. We are committed to meeting the housing needs of our community in a manner that is respectful, responsible, and professional.”

Provides technology support to City staff

The police department serves and protects our communities with respect, integrity and reverence for the law. In addition it serves our communities with leadership, fairness, and consistency to build trust and cooperation between our community members and the police department.

The Public Works/ Community Development Departments Mission is to support and enhance the quality of life for residents but delivering responsive and efficient services to our community and maintaining reliable and cost-effective public works facilities and systems in a manner that emphasizes customer satisfaction, public service and good stewardship of natural, fiscal, and staff resources. To accomplish this, the department provides a wide range of basic community services condensed into of six divisions. Administration/Engineering, Parks and Facilities, Corporation Yard/Equipment Operations, Street Maintenance, Water Enterprise and Wastewater Enterprise. Basic services include Capital Improvement project design and management, mapping, park and City-owned facility maintenance, street maintenance and repair, traffic safety, storm drains, sidewalks, water intake, treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection, treatment and discharge.

The City of Crescent City believes a healthy and thriving community has access to a variety of recreational activities.  In 2019, City of Crescent City created this new department to highlight the city’s dedication to building a community connected to nature, prioritizing active lifestyles and increasing the recreational opportunities for citizens and visitors to our city.

The Crescent City Water Department provides water and sewer services to nearly 4,500 customers.