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The City of Holyoke is an Entitlement Community for the Community Development Block Grant and is the Lead City in the Holyoke-Chicopee–Westfield HOME Consortium. These grants are awarded directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) FY2025 Annual Plan and FY2025-2029 Consolidated Plan The FY2025 Annual Plan development process has started! ...

Citizens Advisory Committee Citizens Advisory Committee is an advisory committee of residents that provides recommendations on the CDBG Program and other federal funding allocations.   Interested residents, particularly those living in low-moderate income neighborhoods or representing low-mod income households are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Mayor's Office.   All CAC meetings are open...

Resources for Property Owners, Businesses and Residents The Office for Community Development funds several programs offering assistance to homeowners, rental property owners, small businesses and developers. Check here for a program that may help you.

Announcements and Public Notices The Office for Community Development welcomes public input and participation in its public hearings and meetings. Public hearings and meeting notices are posted here, on Facebook @HolyokeOCD and outside the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall.  Check back often and feel free to attend! Persons requesting accessibility or translation services for...

Direct DepositBiweekly timesheetFederal Tax Withholding (W4)Mass Withholding Form (M4)

IRC 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlansPlans of deferred compensation described in IRC section 457 are available for certain state and local governments and non-governmental entities tax-exempt under IRC 501. They can be either eligible plans under IRC 457(b) or ineligible plans under IRC 457(f). Plans eligible under 457(b) allow employees of sponsoring organizations to defer income...

On at least an annual basis, the City issues debt to finance capital projects, including streets, schools, storm-water, water utility, sanitary sewer, and power utility. In connection with the City’s most recent borrowing, the City requested a rating from Standard & Poor’s Rating Service. Standard & Poor’s affirmed a rating of AA to the City’s...

1850                John M. Chapin1851-1852       Henry S. Babbit1852-1866       Gustavus Snow (combined with Town Clerk)1867-1868       E. H. Flagg (combined with Town Clerk)1869-1871       Robert B. Johnson1872-1873       Charles W. Ranlet 

I can’t afford an attorney. Can the Department represent me? The Law Department does not represent private citizens. The Law Department only represents the City, and all officers, departments, boards, and commissions within the City, concerning any matter arising in connection with the exercise of their official powers. If you need an attorney, contact the...

Note: any communication mailed or emailed to the City Council should also be provided to the City Clerk's office to ensure they are received properly.. Requests for documentation such as permits, licenses, and resolutions that have received final City Council approval should be directed to the City Clerk as the city's official keeper of records.

Making a Request for Public Records Making a Public Records Request To request public records from the Holyoke Police Department click on the link: GOV TRANSFER Register and confirm your account with GovTransfer  On the Cases page, select “Create New Request,”  Under Organization, select “Holyoke, City of” Under Request Type, select "Public Records Request" Type...

According to the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 55 – Campaign and Finance Reports; Campaign Finance Reports for the Mayor and City Councilors (both At-Large and District) are filed with the City Clerk’s Office.  *Mayoral Candidates now are required to file with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. Mayoral Candidate reports can be found on...

Licensing helps prevent rabies outbreaks by requiring a certificate of vaccination for all dogs. Licensing your pet increases the chance that you will be reunited with your pet in the unfortunate event he or she is lost. You can now license your dog online!  Click the link below and follow the instructions.  We will mail...

The Municipal Code is a published compilation of City laws and their revisions organized according to the subject matter (arranged by title, chapter, and section). The Municipal Code is updated periodically as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council. The City of Holyoke Ordinances are available for online viewing at Municode. Please note: Several ordinances that...

Announcements: The deadline to pull/return nomination papers has passed. The link below are the certified candidates for the Municipal Election.  Ward 1 and Ward 5 will have Preliminary Elections on September 16, 2025. 2025 Certified Candidates   We are accepting vote by mail applications for the 2025 elections.  Please mail or email to clerks@holyoke.org. Vote By...

Permit/ LicenseFeeAuction Permit$15.00 Residential/ $10.00 NonresidentialBowling Alley$10.00 per alley yearlyFlea Market$500.00Home Occupation As of Right Permit$100.00 Annually, $40.00 Business LicenseJunk Sales license$50.00 AnnuallyJunk Collector’s License$50.00 AnnuallyLivery License$130.00 AnnuallyPawnbrokers License$50.00 AnnuallyPool/Billiards$10.00 per table annuallySecond-Hand License$50.00 AnnuallyService (Gas) and Self-service Station$100.00Taxi Cab Permits$130.00 per year per cabZoning Change$100.00 if granted. Special Permits Advertising Blimps$100.00 permitAdult Entertainment$100.00 permitAuto Repair/Auto Body...

Genealogy is the number one hobby in America. Birth, death, and marriage certificates are often the first step in researching the family tree. For many American families who have ancestors who once lived in, or passed through Holyoke, the Archives is a mandatory stop on the research trail.   City Hall welcomes family members and...