Biddeford Clam Flats Open in August 2022

Through work of the City of Biddeford’s Shellfish Committee, the clam flats in Biddeford will be open for the month of August, but will be closed in September and October. One-day shellfish licenses will be issued through the City Clerk’s office for the r...

Maine Property Tax Stabilization Program

The State of Maine has introduced a new program that allows certain senior-citizen residents to stabilize, or freeze, the property taxes on their homestead. As long as you qualify and file a timely application each year, the tax billed to you for your hom...

Biddeford Police Department’s National Accreditation Renewed

The Biddeford Police Department is pleased to announce that it has received reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The accreditation will be valid through July 2026.

The Commission on Accreditation for Law E...

Main Street Closure Between Highland Street and Maplewood Ave

A segment of Main Street from Highland Street to Maplewood Ave will be closed to traffic daily between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the next four weeks due to sewer work. Drivers exiting the downtown can detour to South Street via Maplewood Av...

New Hours at City Hall Begin on June 27

Avian Influenza Affecting Local Bird Population

Purchase a Beach Permit Online

We are excited to be offering residents a new online service for purchasing beach permits in 2022! 

To purchase a resident beach permit online, you must attach/upload a copy of a VALID vehicle registration for the vehicle(s) listed on the permit. ...

Online Fire Permits

The Biddeford Fire Department will now offer burning permits for residents online at no charge.

Fire permits are required for all campfires, beach campfires, and open burning (slash, brush, or grass fires) in Biddeford. The Department previously only issue...