About the City of Troy, Michigan

Where can you find the best city to live in Michigan that is also one of the safest in the nation and second most ethnically diverse in the state? What city offers affordable housing, A+ rated schools, quality public services, and a solid bond rating? Where can families and businesses prosper in a place that offers the finest high-end office space in the Midwest, world class shopping and dining, and over 900 acres of parklands? The City of Troy!

While Troy maintains its hometown charm, the City is a vibrant business and technology center and a community recognized for its civic spirit and quality of life. Located in the busy northern Detroit suburbs, Troy is home to more than 81,000 residents and appproximately 5,700 thriving businesses that employ 125,000 people. With seven million square feet in retail space, 18 million square feet of office and 20 million square feet of manufacturing/engineering space, Troy is one of a few AAA rated cities in Michigan and a prime location for new and expanding businesses located in Oakland County.

Special City Information

• City of Troy Best Practices & Cost Savings Measures
• Discontinuation and Transfer of “Animal Control Service” to Oakland County Animal Control. Troy Residents need to call Oakland County Animal Control for all of their animal control needs (including dog licenses) @ 248.391.4102.
• Citizen Survey Results Conducted by Target Insyght April 2011
• Citizen Survey Results Power Point Presentation April 18, 2011
• ICMA Study Organizational Restructuring Review
• City of Troy Ranked as the Safest City in Michigan.
• Troy City Council Vision Statement & Goals (adopted Feb, 2011)
• Send us your Suggestions & Ideas
• Troy's Yard Waste Collection Has Begun
• Link to the City of Troy Zoning Ordinance Text, Map & Summary of Changes.
• Link to Troy's Organizational & Economic Sustainability Resources.
• Troy Approves Distracted Driving Ordinance in effect now.
• Distracted Driving Ordinance Fines & Clarifications UPDATE
• Does the City Allow Temporary Signs (Elections, Garage Sales, etc), Check out the Temporary Sign Regulations
• Discover exactly how your taxes go toward making Troy such a wonderful City by watching our online video,"What Do I Get For My Property Taxes?"