- About Dover
- Business in Dover
- City Government
- City Services
- Budget Revealed »
- Building Inspection Services Permits and Forms »
- Current Bids »
- DNTV On Demand »
- Election Information »
- Employment »
- Motor Vehicle Registration »
- Parking Violation Payments »
- Online Permits »
- Planning »
- Pay My Bill »
- Public Library »
- Public Welfare »
- Public Safety »
- Recreation »
- Recycling Center »
- Tax Assessment »
- Vital Records »
- Water/Sewer Billing »
- Contact Us
-
The City of Dover, NH is a great place to live, work, and play. Dover is conveniently located in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the 7th oldest in the United States.
-
The City of Dover, NHis ranked one of the top 100 communities in the United States and one of the nation's top communities for young people.
Source: CNN/Money and America's Promise Alliance
-
The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
-
The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.
Source: U.S. Census
-
The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.
Latest news
-
End of daylight saving time serves as fire safety reminder
posted on 10/30/2026
As clocks "fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, Dover Fire and Rescue encourages residents to use the end of daylight saving time to prioritize fire safety. The annual time change provides a convenient reminder to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace their batteries."Taking a few minutes this weekend to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can truly save lives," Dover Fire Chief Brendan Driscoll said. "It's a small habit, but making sure your batteries are fresh is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your family and your home."
Dover Fire and Rescue reminds residents that nearly 80% of home fire fatalities involving children occur in properties without functioning smoke alarms.
"We could prevent so many of these tragedies if people simply tested their alarms and swapped out the batteries," Driscoll said. "Even if your home has hardwired alarms, they still rely on battery backups during unexpected power outages. Don't overlook them."...more
-
Fall leaf collection begins Nov. 2
posted on 10/28/2026
The City of Dover 2026 fall leaf collection will begin Monday, Nov. 2 and continue for six weeks, Monday through Friday, through Dec. 11.
Bagged leaves will be picked up by Waste Management on the same scheduled day as curbside trash and recycling. Please note that pickup is delayed by one day on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Leaves must be placed curbside in biodegradable paper leaf bags. No brush will be accepted. Paper bags can be purchased at local hardware or home improvement stores.
Grass clippings, leaves, brush and yard waste are also accepted at the Recycling Center during regular operating hours, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Community Services Department at 603-516-6450....more
The workshop session of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. The topic of the workshop was the city's solid-waste ordinance.
posted on: 10/29/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover City Council on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
posted on: 10/29/2026
The regular meeting of the Dover Planning Board on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
posted on: 10/28/2026
