Administrative Services

The Administrative Services Department

Serving the community through utility billing, pet licensing, community space rentals, and more!

The Administrative Services Department directs all finance functions for the City of La Center. This includes annual budgeting, financial reporting, investment activities, general accounting, purchasing, payroll, accounts receivable, taxes/fees, financial planning and preparation of various documents for the state and other professional organizations.

The Finance Department also handles customer and information services. Office of the City Clerk manages activities as prescribed by state law including responsibility for official city records, public information disclosure, records/contact management and City Council liaison.

Historical Highlights

Our history

1874

The town of La Center was established.

1889

A Territorial Judge ruled over the area.

August 27, 1909

The City of La Center was incorporated.

August 27, 2009

La Center celebrated 100 years of incorporation!

July 4, 2026

America celebrates 250 years of independence.