City of Hamtramck

08/26/2026

Come to City Hall today for a FREE school supply giveaway put on by our Hamtramck Police Department.

TODAY August 26th from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
3401 Evaline St
Hamtramck, MI 48212

The Hamtramck Police Department is proud to partner with local businesses, the Mayor’s Office, Mayor Pro Tem, Hamtramck City Council, Hamtramck Fire Department, 31st District Court, and Hamtramck Public Schools to help students start the school year prepared.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the Back to School Backpack & Supplies Giveaway!

The Hamtramck Police Department is proud to partner with local businesses, the Mayor’s Office, Mayor Pro Tem, Hamtramck City Council, Hamtramck Fire Department, 31st District Court, and Hamtramck Public Schools to help students start the school year prepared.

Please note: This giveaway is open to Hamtramck residents only. Proof of residency is required.

08/25/2026

Hamtramck, here is a reminder about City Hall's pilot TUESDAY public business hours.

The goal with this experiment is to provide the community with time in the evening, one day per week, to visit department counters.

City Hall is now open to the public during the following pilot hours each Tuesday:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Come by and see us!

08/19/2026

Expecting a baby or have a newborn? There’s support available from RxKids for families in Hamtramck and other select communities in Michigan.

-💰 $1,500 during pregnancy (for those who enroll at 16 weeks pregnant or later)
- No spending restrictions — use it where your family needs it most.
- 👶 $500 every month for your baby
- Available from birth through 12 months old.
- 🏠🍼 What can it help with?
o Baby supplies
o Food & nutrition
o Housing & utilities
o Transportation
o Other everyday essentials
- ❤️ Less financial stress. More focus on you and your baby.

DID YOU KNOW?
- $7.5 million has been allocated to split between Hamtramck, River Rouge, Inkster, Highland Park, and Melvindale.
- 211 Hamtramck babies have already received support.
- Funds are available through December 2029.

WHO CAN APPLY?
- Hamtramck or qualifying Michigan residents
- 18+, or 16+ with parent/guardian consent
- Must provide required documentation
- 16+ weeks pregnant to receive the $1,500
- Babies can be enrolled at 1–6 months old for the monthly $500
- Direct deposit requires a bank account in your name

Know someone who's expecting or recently welcomed a baby?

SPREAD THE WORD 📣All funds come from RxKids. The City of Hamtramck is only a promotional partner.

APPLY TODAY! Learn more and apply at RxKids.org (Informational materials are also available at Hamtramck City Hall in English, Arabic, and Bengali). Helping families give their babies a stronger start.

08/18/2026

If you would like to learn about the changes being proposed to the parking ordinance on Joseph Campau Avenue, please attend the City of Hamtramck’s public readings at City Council on 8/25 and 9/8.

August 25th at 7pm: This public hearing will concern revisions to the City of Hamtramck ordinance – Chapter 72: Parking Regulations. The proposed ordinance will establish a downtown parking duration limit on Joseph Campau and establish parking guidelines as a means of promoting turnover, customer access, and downtown business activity.

September 8th at 7pm: This second reading and public hearing is contingent upon City Council’s approval of the 1st reading on August 25, 2026.

Additionally, on August 19th at 6pm, office hours for the parking ordinance will be held in place of the regularly scheduled DDA meeting. Drop by to have any questions answered about the ordinance by the DDA Director.

Check out the DDA's informative flyer below for details! If you're a downtown business owner, odds are you received one of these at your storefront this week.

If you would like to learn about the changes being proposed for a parking ordinance on Joseph Campau Avenue, please attend the City of Hamtramck’s public hearings on 8/25 and 9/8.

August 25th at 7pm: This public hearing will concern revisions to the City of Hamtramck ordinance – Chapter 72: Parking Regulations. The proposed ordinance will establish a downtown parking duration limit on Joseph Campau and establish parking guidelines as a means of promoting turnover, customer access, and downtown business activity.

September 8th at 7pm: This second reading and public hearing is contingent upon City Council’s approval of the 1st reading on August 25, 2026.

Additionally, on August 19th at 6pm, office hours for the parking ordinance will be held in place of the regularly scheduled DDA meeting. Drop by to have any questions answered about the ordinance by city staff.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Good morning, Hamtramck!

Beginning today, Tuesday August 18th, City Hall is piloting revised TUESDAY public business hours. The goal with this experiment is to provide the community with time in the evening, one day per week, to visit department counters.

City Hall will now be open to the public during the following pilot hours each Tuesday:

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Come by and see us!

08/15/2026

Earlier this week, Mayor Adam Alharbi visited Wayne County Community College to continue ongoing discussions exploring the opportunity to open a college campus right here in Hamtramck.

During the visit, the Mayor met with college leadership, including Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, Senior Vice Chancellor Board of Trustees Furquan Ahmed, Trustee and Treasurer Asm Kamal Rahman, and toured the Downtown facilities alongside Principal Mohammad Alsanai (from Frontier International Academy) and Dr. Hussain.

We thank Wayne County Community College for the insightful tour and their gracious hospitality.

08/10/2026

🌳 Hamtramck is Growing! 🌳

Grow Hamtramck is the City of Hamtramck’s tree-planting and tree-care program, focused on creating a greener, healthier, and more sustainable community. Our goal is to plant 1,000 new trees throughout the City and make sure they receive the care they need to grow strong.

💧 Hamtramck residents💧 keep an eye out! Our great partners at Premier Group will be out watering trees block by block to help keep our newly planted trees healthy and thriving.

Want to learn more about Grow Hamtramck, get involved, or learn how you can help care for our urban forest? 🌱

👉 Learn more here: https://hamtramckcity.gov/grow-hamtramck/

Together, we’re growing a greener Hamtramck... one tree at a time! 🌳💚

08/07/2026

Our Youth Summer Program interns had an incredible experience attending the Young Professionals Conference at Huntington Place in Detroit! This conference is a requirement of the program's funding source, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.

Throughout the day, they connected with inspiring professionals, participated in engaging workshops, and gained valuable insights into leadership, career development, and the power of networking. This opportunity allowed our interns to explore future career paths while building the confidence and skills they'll carry into their next chapter.

We're so proud of each of them for representing our program with professionalism, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

08/06/2026

We're looking for volunteers! ❤️

The City of Hamtramck has volunteer opportunities available throughout August, September, and beyond — we'd love to have you join us!

If you care about supporting our seniors, assisting residents with disabilities, strengthening our community, or helping keep Hamtramck's streets clean, there's a place for you to make a difference.

Sign up today using the Volunteer Interest Form below! ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkH_oLex5M4Ruiux2Wc00RBl3WNjseUJCIgRSDtyMCSR9Ieg/viewform?usp=header

Companies/Organizations looking to volunteer, please email: [email protected]