Home & Yard

Builders & Permits

Find information on codes, permits, permit process, common project information, home improvements, inspections, accessory dwelling units and more.

Financial Assistance

Northfield has several programs to assist community members with many of their housing needs. By using federal, state, and local resources, we are able to provide the community with an array of opportunities.

Rebates

Homeowners & Potential Owners

Find information on buying and selling a house or manufactured home, renting your property, digging on your property, rain garden, rain barrel, native planting, and stormwater run-off.

Housing & Redevelopment

Obtain information about housing and redevelopment programs, assistance, projects, resources, and opportunities.

Renters & Landlords

Find information on the rental code, how to obtain a rental license, apartment complexes, and how to report a housing concern.

No Mow May

The City of Northfield is participating in No Mow May. This is a program where residents do not mow their lawns in May to support pollinator habitat during the critical transitional period from spring to summer.

Trees

Find information on trees in boulevards, trimming and brush, acceptable species, emerald ash borer. When available information about the city tree sale is posted.

Garbage and Recycling

Learn about all of your disposal options: garbage, recycling, composting, medication disposal, and yard waste.

Water & Utilities

Find information on setting up utilities, paying your city utilities, franchise fees, drinking water, sewer and more.