Warren County Tax Collector's Office 601-638-6181
FAQs
action line
Who do I call for a car or boat tag?
Who do I call for a driver's license?
Mississippi Driver's License Bureau 601-638-5441
Who do I call for a library card?
Warren-Vicksburg Public Library 601-636-6411
Who do I call for a listing of apartments?
Chamber of Commerce 601-636-1012
Who do I call for a map of Vicksburg?
Convention and Visitors Bureau 601-636-9421
Who do I call for a missing animal?
Vicksburg Warren Humane Society at 636-6631
Who do I call for a non-emergency Fire Department matter?
Vicksburg Fire Department 601-636-1607
Who do I call for a non-emergency Police matter?
Vicksburg Police Department 601-636-2511
Who do I call for a passport?
US Post Office 601-636-1071
Who do I call for a traffic ticket in the City?
Vicksburg Police Department 601-636-2511
Who do I call for a traffic ticket in the County?
Justice Court 601-634-6402
Who do I call for a water emergency after 5:00pm?
Water & Gas Plant Dispatcher at 601-636-1096
Who do I call for an emergency?
All emergency calls should be directed to the e911 center by dialing 911.
Who do I call for applying for a building permit?
City Inspection Department 634-4528
Who do I call for applying for a privilege license for a business?
City Inspection Department 634-4528
Who do I call for getting a social security card?
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Who do I call for getting married?
Circuit Clerk's Office 601-636-3961
Who do I call for information about events happening Downtown?
Main Street Office 601-634-4527
Who do I call for information about grave plots from the City Cemetery?
City Clerks Office 601-634-4553 or the Cemetery Office 601-634-4513
Who do I call for information about the Senior Center?
Vicksburg Senior Center 601-630-8059
Who do I call for information about the Vicksburg-Warren School District?
Vicksburg/Warren District Office 601-638-5122
Who do I call for information on your City taxes?
Warren County Tax Assessor 601-638-6181
Who do I call for job openings for City employment?
City of Vicksburg Human Resources Department at 601-631-3710
Who do I call for questions about fire prevention?
Vicksburg Fire Department 601-634-4566
Who do I call for questions about my electrical bill?
Entergy 1-800-368-3749
Who do I call for questions about renting the City Auditorium?
Vicksburg Convention Center 601-630-2929
Who do I call for questions about renting the Convention Center?
Vicksburg Convention Center 601-630-2929
Who do I call for questions about water and gas bills?
Water & Gas Office at 601-634-4560
Who do I call for registering to vote?
Warren County Circuit Court Clerk 601-636-3961
Who do I call for renting the pavilion at City Park?
City Clerks Office 601-634-4553
Who do I call for reporting a dead animal?
(inside city limits) Animal Control 601-636-6982
Who do I call for reporting a dispute with landlord?
Justice Court 601-634-6402
Who do I call for reporting a loose dog?
(inside city limits) Animal Control 601-636-6982
Who do I call for reporting a possible natural gas leak?
Gas Plant Dispatcher Center 601-634-4560 or 911
Who do I call for reporting a problem with a business?
Better Business Bureau 1-800-987-8280
Who do I call for reporting a residential phone problem?
BellSouth 601-557-6500
Who do I call for reporting a sewer problem?
City of Vicksburg Sewer Department 601-634-4535
Who do I call for reporting a water or gas leak after 5:00 pm?
Water & Gas Plant Dispatcher at 601-636-1096
Who do I call for reporting an electrical emergency after 5:00 PM?
Entergy 1-800-968-8243
recreation FAQ
Are you the sole operator of the youth baseball?
No. We are responsible for the fields, umpires, scorekeepers, etc. but Vicksburg Baseball Association runs the league.
How do I become an Umpire
To umpire in our baseball and softball leagues you must be a certified umpire. Periodically during the year we conduct umpire clinics for umpire certification. Call our office for more information.
How do I get a registration form for programs?
You may pick up the form at the Parks and Recreation Department located at 102 Army Navy Dr. Some forms are available in the website Documents Library.
Where can I get info on recreation facility rentals?
Call the recreation department at 601-634-4514.
Where do I get an application for Employment
You can pick an application at the Human Resource Department. They are located in the Walker Building behind City Hall. You can also download an application from this website. See our library section.
Where do I get info about renting the Pavillion?
Call the City Clerk's office at 601-634-4553.
Search Tips and Tricks
Do the search results include the contents of PDFs and other documents?
Yes. The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.
If I search for a phrase (e.g. alarm permit), will the results only show exact matches?
No. By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase. In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit or both.
In order to search on an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations. The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.
Can I exclude a word from a search (e.g. all pages that have the word "alarm" but not the word "permit"?
Yes. You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-). In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.
sewer
What Can You Do To Help?
Never pour grease down a sink or drain. Kitchen grease should be placed in a small can and disposed of with household garbage. Never open or allow children to open a manhole cover. Toxic gases may collect in the system that could cause sickness or even death. Open manholes pose a real hazard to the public, particularly children at play. If you see a manhole cover off, contact the sewer department so that they can safely return them to their proper place. Covers are heavy and the crews have special hooks to replace them without causing injury to anyone. Never place objects in the system that don’t belong there. These include leaves, sticks, broken furniture, appliances and toys as well as plastic articles of any type. They are difficult to remove and can damage equipment or obstruct the flow of sewer and storm water. If you see or suspect a sewer leak, please report it promptly to the department. Every effort will be made to address these problems as soon as possible. Conserve water whenever possible. This helps in two ways. First, it assures that our supply of clean water will be available for future generations. It also helps to lower your monthly bill for both water and sewer treatment and disposal. Grass clippings can be bagged and disposed off or used for compost at your home. Placing them in the drain at the curb limits the amount of space for storm water to flow to, and prevents it from leaving your property due to stoppages. Teach your children that sewer lines and manholes are dangerous places to play near, but help them to understand their benefits and how to help protect our environment and our water resources.
What You Get For The Fee You Pay?
The sewer department is responsible for the conveyance of domestic and industrial wastewater and the collection and disposal of storm water. But did you know that it also maintains and mans the pumping system and flood gates that border the Yazoo Diversion Canal in our Town? During the periods of the year that the Mississippi River rises above flood stage the sewer department places the flood gates in the flood wall and mans and maintains the pumping system that prevents flooding of many businesses and streets in the downtown area and along the entrance to the waterfront. All these services and the treatment and disposal of wastewater as well as the recycling of biosolids on local agricultural land are paid for by the user fees collected each month from our customers. So you see that actually multiple departments and their associated duties are funded by the small fees that the customers pay each month. The sewer fees customers pay are based on their water consumption.
Why Sewer Service Is Important?
The proper conveyance and treatment of sewer is vital for the protection of public health. The addition of sewer service at a home or business also increases the property values. Many industries could not operate in our city without the conveyance of their pretreated liquid wastes and the eventual treatment and final disposal into the Mississippi River. The sewer department serves 9,350 customers through 300 miles of line. All this is accomplished by a dedicated staff of 19 men. Several of these men are available 24/7 to address the needs of the customers.
vtv
Can I advertise my "for profit" business or services on VTV?
NO! VTV is a Government access channel and can not advertise a business or service.
Can VTV be used as a political "platform or venue?"
NO! For complete clarification contact the City of Vicksburg legal department.
How do I place a public annoucement?
The VTV channel shows Public Service Announcements (PSA's) on the City Bulletin Board. This message board is available for any announcements that are City sponsored activities and events. If your message fits thiscriteria you may:
Fax it to:
VTV, City Bulletin Board at 631-3254,
OR
Mail it to:
City of Vicksburg VTV
1415 Walnut St
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39181
Attention: City Bulletin Board
Note - Announcements can also be sent in the form of a power point presentation. Text must be at 28 points in size with high contrast against it's background. You may email them to: tv23@vicksburg.org
How do I request a tape of a program?
Tape and/or DVD requests are handled through our City Clerks Office at City Hall. There is a request form that must be filled out and you must do that in person. They do not take mail or phone requests. The form is then forwarded to VTV. Once the tape/DVD is complete you can pick it up at the Clerks Office.
For convenience you can download and print the video request form for our website. You must take the form to the City Clerk's office to be processed. Do not email this form.
You must provide us with the following:
title of program,
the date and time it was telecast on GATV
There is a charge of $10 per tape copy and $15 per DVD request.
Is there a charge for a video tape?
Yes, each tape costs $10 and each DVD is $15.
What is Government Access TV (GATV)?
Government Access Television is programming produced primarily by city, county, state and federal agencies and employees. Programs run the gamut from live coverage of Vicksburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings to city informational programs such as "Vicksburg Notes" and Public Service Announcements. GATV, Cable Channel 23, is owned and operated by the City of Vicksburg. As part of the cable franchise agreement with Vicksburg Video the cable operator pays the city for the use of the public right of ways. These funds, known as franchise fees, are used to support cable related activities. A portion of these funds is exclusively used to support Government Access Television. The GATV channel can be viewed in the City of Vicksburg on Vicksburg Video Cable Channel 23. For more information call 601-801-2300.
water and gas
Do you have a gas safety pamphlet?
Yes we do. Use our download area to view and print the pamphlet.
How do I calculate my water bill?
The water consumption printed on your utility bill represents your water usage in thousands* of gallons. So a bill that shows a consumption of 14 means that you used 14,000 gallons during the billing cycle. To calculate your water charge you need to find the correct Water Rate Chart and minimum bill for your account.
Sample taken from Residential-Inside City Limits Rates.
Billed Consumption of 14 or 14,000 gallons
First 2,000 gallons is $10.06 (Minimum Bill)
The next 8,000 Gallons is $3.07 per thousand
The next 10,000 gallons are $2.66 per thousand
First 2 = $10.06
Next 8*$3.07= $24.56
Next 4*$2.66= $10.64 B
Bill for 14 consumption: $10.06 + $24.56 + $10.64 = $45.26
*Some accounts have large meters that our billing system adds a multiplier to before calculating the bill.
How do I check for a water leak?
Water leaks can cost you hundreds of dollars over a period of time and can be hard to detect. Toilets that run, faucets that leak and faulty hot-water heaters are usually the main source of problems. You can download a Water Leak Pamphlet using our "Downloads" section.
How do I open a new account for service?
Come by our office between the hours for 8:00 am and 1:00 PM or between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM Monday - Friday. We will help you make application for service and will explain the services we offer as well as our billing procedures. A security deposit of $105.00 (water and gas) for homeowners and $150.00 (water and gas) for renters is required. You must show proof of ownership (contract to buy/sell or deed) or if renting, a lease agreement or rent receipt from your landlord when applying for service. We also require picture ID. Same day service is available when deposits are paid before 1:00 PM
How do I transfer an account?
To transfer your service to a new address simply come by our office during working hours and give us the new address information. A payment of your current bill and a $20.00 transfer fee are required.
How much are the deposits for Water and Gas service?
A security deposit of $105.00 (water and gas) for homeowners and $150.00 (water and gas) for renters is required. You must show proof of ownership (contract to buy/sell or deed) or if renting, a lease agreement or rent receipt from your landlord when applying for service. We also require picture ID. Same day service is available when deposits are paid before 1:00 PM
What do I do if I need Emergency service?
For emergency service after hours contact the 24 hour dispatch center at 601-636-1096.
Why is my bill so high?
Your water bill is calculated using the total number of gallons you used during the billing cycle. There are many factors that can cause your water charge to be high. Water conservation is the simplest thing you can do to safeguard against a high water bill. Things that you should look for are leaking faucets, running toilets, broken pipes, leaving the water running while washing your vehicle, and watering plants and lawns. A simple thing such as a dripping faucet or running toilet can use hundreds even thousands of gallons in a months time.
