information for new residents
Hello! Mayor Ben Kessler here. Welcome to Bexley! I am glad you have chosen to make Bexley your new home, and while I’m obviously biased, I don’t think you could have chosen a better community in which to work, live, and play. On this page and throughout our website, you’ll find useful information to get you up and running and informed about the City of Bexley.
You will quickly learn that Bexley is a close-knit and accessible community. Your elected officials all work hard to be responsive and accessible, so if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at mayor@bexley.org or at (614) 559-4210.
To stay connected to what is going on in the community, sign up for the Bexley Blast at the bottom of this page, and don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook! Again, an enthusiastic and warm welcome to Bexley!
Bexley City Hall
Phone: (614) 559-4200
2242 E. Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Information for New Residents

Water Account
Set Up
Water accounts can be set up by calling the Bexley Water Department at (614) 559-4270.

Weekly Trash
Collection
Trash, recycling, yard waste, and compost is collected weekly on Monday mornings.

Curbside Composting
Register to participate in Bexley's Curbside Composting program, collected weekly.

Building & Zoning
Permitting
Ensure you don't need a permit before upgrading or changing your property.

Community
Involvement
Browse the City's calendar of upcoming events, programs, and meetings.

New Resident
Info. Packet
See all of the information you'll need to know upon your move to Bexley.

Recreation
and Parks
Register for a community program or rent one of the City's public event spaces.
Stay in Touch!
Every Friday afternoon, rain or shine, we send the Bexley Blast, our weekly e-newsletter notifying residents about upcoming community events, city meetings, and other highlights. This is the easiest way to stay in-the-know about all things Bexley.
We will never spam your inbox!

Additional Information for New Residents
Bexley City Code establishes a minimum standard that structures and exterior property are to meet. For an overview of Bexley code specifications, please visit the Code Enforcement page.
In almost all cases of a citation, there will be two violation notices distributed to the home owner explaining the violation and then a grace period allowing the owner to resolve the violation(s).
Residents 60+ years of age are eligible to receive a 10% discount on refuse portion of their quarterly refuse and water bill. The individual on file must be the head of the household or the account holder. Along with the application form (link below), we will need a copy of the account holder's drivers license, or any identification, that has the birthdate and proof of address.
To apply for a discount, please complete this form.
Completed forms can be emailed to to jmercurio@bexley.org, or dropped off in-person at Bexley City Hall, 2242 E. Main Street, Bexley, Ohio 43209.
Each year approximately one-third of the city sidewalks are inspected running north to south. This allows the entire city to be inspected on a three-year rotation. Inspection involves walking each street and visually inspecting the sidewalk for damage.
Panels are marked either with an "X" denoting the deficiency is the responsibility of the property owner to repair or replace, or with a “C” denoting the deficiency is the responsibility of the city and will be replaced or repaired at the city's expense.
For more information about this program, including an FAQ, visit www.bexley.org/sidewalks.
Bexley is full of animal lovers and has an active population of pet owners. However, Bexley law requires (Chapter 618 of Bexley City Code) that dog owners keep their dogs on leash at all times while walking. Also, dog owners are prohibited from allowing their dogs to run at large upon public property or on others' property. Please pick up after your dog while walking. Click here to view the City of Bexley Codified Ordinances.
Note: No dogs, leashed or unleashed, are permitted at Bexley parks, including Jeffrey Mansion.
To register for a garage/yard sale permit, please fill out this form. Sales can be held for no longer than three days in duration and only one sale can be held every nine months. We must receive the form no later than the day prior to your sale.