Berea
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Berea

Place

Territory

GEOID
2105842
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:ky/place:berea
POP
16,662 (2025)
CENTER
37.5904, -84.2898
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Berea

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Berea itself.

Berea City Council
9/9 seats recorded

Organization 11

Departments

  • Berea Business & Economic Development Economic Development

    Assists companies and organizations with locating, expanding, and investing in Berea: site selection, community and demographic information, business development resources, workforce and training connections, and help navigating local processes.

  • Berea City Clerk Clerk

    City Clerk in the Administrative Office at City Hall; receives public records requests.

  • Berea Codes & Planning Department Planning

    Planning, zoning & development; permits, licensing & review; code enforcement.

  • Berea Finance Department Finance

    Business license, property, transient room, restaurant taxes; occupational and net profit license fees.

  • Berea Fire Department Fire

    27 career and 24 volunteer firefighters providing fire protection for the City of Berea and Southern Madison County from two fire stations staffed 24/7; volunteers provide a Rescue Squad. Fire Station #1: (859) 986-2898; Fire Station #2: (859) 986-3375.

  • Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department

    Centralized mapping and spatial data resource for the City of Berea; maintains geographic databases (street centerlines, 911 address points, city limits, zoning), administers the MS4 stormwater program, and manages FEMA floodplain mapping and compliance.

  • Berea Human Resources Human Resources
  • Berea Municipal Utilities Utilities

    City of Berea electric, water, and wastewater utility. Billing at City Hall, 212 Chestnut St; operations at 200 Harrison Road. After-hours emergencies, power outages, or water leaks: (859) 986-8483.

  • Berea Parks & Recreation Department Parks & Recreation

    Provides recreational opportunities, park facilities, and programs for people of all ages in Berea.

  • Berea Police Department Police

    Enforces the laws, preserves the peace, and promotes public safety in Berea. Records & Administration: (859) 986-8456, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. To speak with an officer: (859) 623-1248.

  • Berea Public Works Department Public Works

    Maintains city streets, rights of way, storm water drainage, creeks, retention ponds, sidewalks, street signs, and city vehicles and equipment; provides snow and ice removal and brush and leaf pickup.

Services 36

  • Accident Report Copy Berea Police Department
  • Address Request / Verification Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department
  • Burn Permit Berea Fire Department
  • Business License Berea Finance Department
  • Chicken Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Civilian Accident Report Form (KSP) Berea Police Department
  • Commercial Building Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes Berea City Clerk
  • Demolition Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Electrical Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Employment Opportunities Berea Human Resources
  • Extra Patrol Request Berea Police Department
  • Fireworks Retailer Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Floodplain Permit Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department
  • Land Disturbance Permit Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department
  • Map / GIS Data Request Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department
  • Mechanical Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Park Shelter Reservation Berea Parks & Recreation Department
  • Pay City Property Tax Berea Finance Department
  • Pay Utility Bill Berea Municipal Utilities
  • Permits, Licensing & Review Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Private Pool Party Rental Berea Parks & Recreation Department
  • Property Tax Bill Search Berea Finance Department
  • Public Records Request Berea City Clerk
  • Report a Code Violation Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Report a Problem Berea Public Works Department
  • Report a Stormwater Concern Berea GIS, MS4 & Floodplain Department
  • Report a Utility Issue Berea Municipal Utilities
  • Residential Building Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Sign Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Softball Field Rental Berea Parks & Recreation Department
  • Start, Stop, or Transfer Utility Service Berea Municipal Utilities
  • Street Cutting Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Tents & Temporary Structures Permit Berea Codes & Planning Department
  • Unclaimed Property Berea Finance Department
  • Vacant Property Registration Berea Codes & Planning Department