News/Press Release

Great news for our community! Congress has approved federal funding to replace the A-Frame Water Transmission Main Project, which supplies drinking water to the west side of Homer.

On May 22, 2023, the City of Homer was named an official Coast Guard City in Alaska, as approved by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Congress.

On May 23, the City’s contractor, Southcentral Construction, began construction on a sewer and water infrastructure improvement project on E Bunnell Avenue, Charles Way, and Allen Way. The primary purpose of this project is to connect properties currently unserved by City water and sewer in Old Town to vital water and sewer system services. These improvements are part of a Special Assessment District initiated by property owners. They are being completed in partnership with the City, which will pay a premium assessment to extend services to Bishop’s Beach Park.

City of Homer, Public Works R.V. Dump Station is OPEN!

This is a 24/7 Kiosk Pay Station. You can pay by CC or Cash.

Location of the Station is on the ocean side of the road, South East corner of Heath St. & Homer Bypass / Sterling Hwy.

Happy Camping!

Public Works 3575 Heath St.
Homer, AK
99603

Potable Water                 $5.00 per fill.
R.V. Station Dumping     $15.00 per dumping

Community Conversation: Housing Solutions in the Greater Homer Area

The City of Homer and community partners hosted a “Community Conversation” to discuss housing in the greater Homer area on March 25, 2023. The workshop was well attended, with over 100 attendees, and discussion on housing challenges and solutions in the Homer area was abundant.

Parenting is not an easy job, especially in today's digital age.  Our kids spend several hours a day on their devices. What are they seeing? Who are they talking to? What are the dangers? How does this affect their mental health and personal safety? So many questions!

If you can't call, TEXT to 911

CALL IF YOU CAN; TEXT IF YOU CAN’T - Starting January 16, 2023

Winter season is a busy time for Public Works team to keep our roads clear and safe.  City plows start running at 4am!  Here you will find the latest updates on road conditions, where our road crews are sanding and plowing, any road closures, and public advisory notices.

We all need to do our part to make sure City Roads crews can operate the equipment needed to keep roads and Right-of-Ways clear and safe for everyone. Remember, blocking the Right-of-Way and City roads is prohibited.

 Its National Fire Prevention week!

You are Invited:
Homer Volunteer Fire Station Open House
Friday night Oct. 28th

Please join us for 1 of 2 Fire Safety demonstrations & tours from 6-7:30 pm or 7:30-9 pm to talk to Fire Chief Mark Kirko.
We will also have home fire safety demos, station tours, followed by hot chocolate & cookies and free drawings for HOME SAFETY GIFT BASKETS.

Right-of-Ways and easements are used by the City to maintain roadways and to access water ways and utilities.  Blocking right-of-ways interferes with the Public Works Department's ability to efficiently clear roads, keep traffic flowing and to service utilities.  Please keep things like vehicles, fences, gardens and snow removal out of the right of way.

Ordinance 22-40 prohibits obstruction and encroachments of the right-of-way and easements and makes obstructing city services a finable offense under Homer City Code General Penalty Chapter 1.16.