East Liverpool Ohio City of

What East Liverpool Ohio City of does

The City of East Liverpool is a municipal government and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, located in Columbiana County along the Pennsylvania border. It operates under a council-mayor form of government led by Mayor Robert J. Smith, with City Council comprising four ward councilmen and three at-large councilmen under Council President John Torma. The city provides essential public services to approximately 10,000 residents and local businesses through roughly seventeen departments, including the Mayor's Office, Police, Fire, Water, Wastewater, Refuse, Stormwater Utility, Street Department, Health District, Tax Office, Planning, Treasurer, Auditor, Civil Service, Safety Service, and Law Director.

Core service offerings include water supply and treatment, wastewater management, refuse and recycling collection, stormwater management, public safety (police and fire), public health services (vital statistics, immunizations, environmental health, housing inspections), planning and zoning enforcement, local income tax collection, and economic development programs such as CIC revolving loans and ARPA facade improvement grants. The Health District operates as a separate political subdivision under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3709, providing community health nursing, dental van services, mobile mammography, food safety inspections, and vector control in partnership with state and county agencies.

The city's revenue model is primarily taxation-based: a 1.5% local income tax on wages, self-employment income, rental income, commissions, and net profits earned within city limits (with interest charged on delinquent balances at escalating rates). Transactional fees supplement tax revenue, including $26.50 per vital record certificate, zoning and building permits, contractor and rental licensing fees, and utility billing for water, wastewater, refuse, and stormwater services. The city distributes services through City Hall in-person counters (8:00 AM-4:30 PM weekdays), online payment portals via authoritypay.com and officialpayments.com, and field services via its utility, police, and fire departments. Marketing and civic engagement are conducted through the official website, City Council meetings, public open houses on infrastructure projects, and Health District community outreach.

Name

East Liverpool Ohio City of

Legal name

The City of East Liverpool

Website

https://eastliverpool.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City of East Liverpool is a municipal government in Columbiana County, Ohio, delivering essential public services — water, wastewater, refuse, public safety, health, zoning, and tax collection — to approximately 10,000 residents and local businesses, funded primarily by a 1.5% local income tax and various service fees.

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Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Executive Offices (92111), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Fire Protection (922160)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

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Mayor/City Manager & General Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

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Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

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Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIALAD

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

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City/Municipal Public Health Departments

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities administration
• Public safety services
• Vital statistics records
• City tax collection

Headquarters

HQ city

East Liverpool

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Local Income Tax: Local income tax is 1.5% of taxable wages, self-employment income, rental income, lottery/gambling winnings, commissions and net profit earned by businesses within City limits. Unemployment, social security, and retirement income is NOT taxable to the City.
2. Vital Statistics Fees: Birth and Death Certificates with embossed seal are $26.50 per certificate. Plastic covers available for $1.00 additional. Credit card processing fee of 3% or minimum $3.00. Additional $0.75 for postage and envelope for phone orders.
3. Planning and Zoning Fees: Various permit fees including zoning certificates, building permits, contractor licenses, rental licenses. Fees are detailed in published fee schedules.
4. Interest on Delinquent Taxes: Interest applies to any balance of tax due that is not paid by the due date of a return. Interest rates vary by year: 7% yearly (2020, 2023), 5% yearly (2021-2022), 10% yearly (2024-2025), 9% yearly (2026).

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The City of East Liverpool operates as a municipal government providing essential public services to residents and businesses within its city limits. Core offerings include utility services (water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, refuse collection), public safety (police and fire departments), health district services (vital statistics, environmental health, immunizations), planning and zoning, municipal tax collection, and general administration through elected officials.

Product overview

The City of East Liverpool operates as a municipal government providing public services through multiple departments. The city's offerings include core utility services (water, wastewater, stormwater, refuse collection), public safety (police, fire), health district services (vital statistics, environmental health, immunizations), planning and zoning, tax collection, and general municipal administration. The Water Department offers a payment portal for billing. The Health District provides community health, environmental health, and vital statistics services. All departments maintain public-facing web pages with contact information and service details. The city publishes annual Consumer Confidence Reports for water quality and conducts infrastructure planning projects such as the State Route 39 Improvement Study in coordination with ODOT.

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Products and services

• Water Department Services Municipal water utility providing water supply, billing services through online payment portal, and annual water quality reporting for residents and businesses within city limits.
• Wastewater Treatment Services Wastewater treatment and management services for residents and businesses within city limits.
• Stormwater Utility Services Stormwater management and MS4 permit compliance services within the city.
• Refuse Collection Services Municipal refuse and recycling collection services for city residents and businesses.
• Health District Services Public health services including vital statistics, environmental health, community health nursing, and immunizations for city residents.
• Vital Statistics Services Issuance of birth and death certificates with embossed seal at $26.50 per certificate, available to city residents and requesters, with records dating back to December 20, 1908.
• Planning and Zoning Services City planning, zoning enforcement, building permits, contractor licensing, rental property licensing, and development oversight services for businesses and property owners.
• Tax Collection Services City income tax collection and compliance services for residents and businesses at a 1.5% rate on taxable income within city limits, with interest charged on delinquent balances.
• Police Department Services Municipal police and law enforcement services providing public safety protection for city residents and businesses.
• Fire Department Services Municipal fire suppression, emergency response, and fire safety services for city residents and businesses.
• City Council Governance Legislative body providing meeting minutes, council member information, and meeting schedules for public governance and civic engagement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026ODOT Project COL SR 39 20.525, PID 121462 - State Route 39 Improvement Study. The city of East Liverpool, in coordination with ODOT, is conducting a study for a section of State Route 39 in Columbiana County to address deteriorating road conditions and improve safety. Public open house held May 21, 2026.
• Community Action Rural Transit System (CARTS)minorOthersTransportation partnership enabling county residents to access health care, school, shopping, employment, public services, and recreational opportunities. Contact: (330) 424-4015.
• Mercy HealthminorOthersHealthcare partnership providing Mercy Health Dental Van and Mobile Mammography services to East Liverpool residents at the Health District location.
• Columbiana County Board of ElectionsminorOthersElection administration partnership. Contact for voting status and polling location information: (330) 424-1448.
• Ohio Department of Job and Family ServicesminorOthersSharedWork Ohio program partnership for unemployment insurance and layoff aversion. COVID-19 related resources and forms for employers and workers.
• Ohio Department of HealthminorOthersState health department providing guidelines, rodent information, lead poisoning resources, and radon test kits for Ohio homeowners.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)minorOthersFederal health agency providing COVID-19 guidelines, rodent information, and mold guidance that the Health District references for community health.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Salem, Ohio: Mid-sized Columbiana County city providing comparable municipal services (water, sewer, police, fire, zoning). Comparable size, governance structure (council-mayor), and rural/small-city economic profile.
• City of Lisbon, Ohio: Columbiana County seat that now hosts the consolidated Municipal Court serving East Liverpool's cases. Direct peer as a small Ohio county-seat municipality with comparable service delivery model.
• City of Wellsville, Ohio: Adjacent small Ohio River city in Columbiana County with similar population size and municipal service portfolio. Direct peer due to shared geography, scale, and full municipal operations including utilities.
• City of Steubenville, Ohio: Ohio River city in Jefferson County with similar Rust Belt manufacturing heritage and small-city municipal operations. Comparable economic profile, service mix, and Ohio municipal governance structure.
• City of East Palestine, Ohio: Small Columbiana County-adjacent city of similar population scale providing full municipal services. Comparable small-town governance, utility operations, and Eastern Ohio economic context.

Broad incumbents

• City of Youngstown, Ohio: Larger Mahoning County city with similar Rust Belt demographic profile and comprehensive municipal services. Larger-scale incumbent operating in the same Eastern Ohio regional market with overlapping service categories.
• Columbiana County, Ohio: County government encompassing East Liverpool and the consolidated Municipal Court. Broader regional governmental incumbent providing overlapping services at a larger geographic scale.

Regional players

• City of Chester, West Virginia: Small West Virginia city directly across the Ohio River from East Liverpool. Comparable small-city municipal operations but operates in a different state jurisdiction with different regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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