City of West Haven

The City of West Haven is the municipal government for West Haven, Connecticut, a coastal community on Long Island Sound. It serves residents, local businesses and property owners under a mayor and City Council form of government. Municipal departments administer taxes, land use, public health, roads, parks and recreation, alongside other local services. City Hall at 355 Main Street is the central administrative location, with additional operations based throughout the city. West Haven became a city in 1961, following its separation from Orange as an independent town in 1921, and its IT Department supports computer, data-processing and phone services across municipal offices.