Welcome to City of Washburn City of Washburn… A Great Place to Live!
The City of Washburn wants you to know how important you are to our community. Residents make Washburn the one-of-a-kind community that it is and your home and family are our top priority. We are conveniently located along the banks of the Missouri River in central North Dakota and offer all the best qualities of small town living.
Washburn was identified as the perfect place over 200 years ago by Lewis, Clark and the Corps of Discovery. The banks of the Missouri River, now the City of Washburn and the surrounding area, have evolved from a frontier and gateway to the west into the energy corridor of today, providing homes to Rainbow Energy, Basin Electric and Falkirk Mine.
Boasting a population nearing 1300 residents, we are privileged to enjoy thriving businesses, churches and an excellent school system. Picturesque landscapes including the unspoiled prairie, agricultural fields growing food for the nation and the majestic Missouri River are all daily sightings.
The community of Washburn defines how life should be, rich in history, friendships, family, with the natural beauty of the world around us a bonus. We are thrilled you have chosen Washburn as your new home.
Thinking of Building or Remodeling
Ordinance # 117-2A is the Planning & Zoning Ordinance for the City of Washburn. Looking at it now can save you thousands later!
For questions or more information, contact the City Auditor at (701) 462-8558.
Drinking Water Quality Report For 2022
The City of Washburn's Drinking Water Quality Report For 2022 is available here.
Shop Local
Whether it is a local farmer's market or main street shops, shopping local sustains our community and supports local merchants. A win-win for all!
Guidelines Regarding Citizen Participation
Check out our new Guidelines for Citizen Participation during City Comission Meetings and requirements to be added to the agenda.
Featured News
Office Closed
9/19/2023
City hall will be closed September 21-22. Office staff will be attending ND League of Cities Fall Conference. Please call 701-315-0012 if you need anything.
Fall Clean-up
9/7/2023
City of Washburn Spring Clean-Up for Residents only.
September 25-29
CURBSIDE PICK UP IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am. No alley collections will be made. Residential route only.
Items picked up at curb: Items made mostly of wood, plastics, glass, cloth or...
Lawn Watering in Project Area
8/31/2023
The City of Washburn is asking homes in the project area to refrain from watering lawns for the next few weeks.
This will help the construction crew work faster and lead to a better result as water runoff from lawn watering has been causing issues with the asphalting process.
Thank you for...