Year Established
Mon-Fri: 8:00a-4:30p
Office Hours
Closed 12PM - 1PM for lunch
1-270-988-2600
City Clerk Office
1-270-988-3601
Salem Sewer Plant
Before you dig call 811
CITY OF SALEM
1816
Year Established
1869
Year Incorporated
752
Population
Welcome to the City of Salem Kentucky website. We hope you find your visit informative and enjoyable. Please visit often for updates on community events and information regarding city operations such as hours of operation, payment options, and locations of occasional service issues.
Our town is steeped in history, rich in potential and full of down home hospitality. Check in often for the latest community news. We will work hard to keep this site current and informative. Thanks for visiting our latest tool to keep our community informed.
The City of Salem is managed by Mayor Gary Damron, City Clerk Paige Taylor, and our commissioners:
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Commissioner Brandon Deboe
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Commissioner Craig Dossett
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Commissioner Darryl Chittenden
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Commissioner Tiffany Newcomb
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Read more on our City Officials and the history of Salem:
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City Departments
View our city’s departments pages for more information on each and bill pay options.
Sept 22, 2026 Cut-Off Day for delinquent water bill payments
Sept 28, 2026 New water bills will be mailed out
October 10, 2026 Water Payments Due without Penalty
October 15, 2026 Delinquent Notices for Water Bills Will Be Mailed Out
October 20. 2026 Commissioner Meeting at Deer Lakes Clubhouse 5PM
October 22, 2026 Cut-Off Day for delinquent water bill payments
October 28, 2026 New water bills will be mailed out
October 31, 2026 City Wide Trick or Treating
November 10, 2026 Water Payments Due Without Penalty
November 11, 2026 City Hall will be closed in observation of Veteran's Day
November 14, 2026 Delinquent Notices for Water Bills Will Be Mailed Out
November 17, 2026 Commissioner Meeting at Deer Lakes Clubhouse 5PM
November 20, 2026 Cut-Off Day for delinquent water bill payments
November 25, 2026 New water bills will be mailed out
November 26-27, 2026 City Hall will be closed in observation of Thanksgiving
November 28, 2026 Annual Christmas Parade 5PM
December 10, 2026 Water Payments Due without Penalty
December 15, 2026 Delinquent Notices for Water Bills Will Be Mailed Out
December 15, 2026 Commissioner Meeting at Deer Lakes Clubhouse 5PM
December 22, 2026 Cut-Off Day for delinquent water bill payments
December 24 & 25, 2026 City Hall will be closed in observation of Christmas
December 29, 2026 New water bills will be mailed out
January 1, 2027 City Hall will be closed in observation of New Year's Day
Annual lighted Christmas Parade will be on Saturday November 29th, @ 5 pm.