Welcome to the City of Americus City of Americus....A Great Place to Live!
In the City of Americus, life moves at a comfortable pace, shaped by quiet neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. Our city park, now home to a new splash pad added in summer 2025, serves as a gathering place for events, families, and everyday moments. With local conveniences including a bank, library, community center, restaurant, bar & grill, liquor store, and gas station, and supported by a dedicated local fire department, City of Americus offers everything you need close to home, while remaining just minutes from the amenities of a larger neighboring city. This is a place where people don’t just pass through, they put down roots and build their lives.
Featured News
Building Permit Increase
4/17/2026
Per Ordinance 633 published in the Emporia Gazette on 4.17.26 the City of Americus has increased building permit fees:
Valuation of building: Permit Rate
0 – 1,000.00 $50.00
1,001.00 –...
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TNR Efforts in Americus
1/10/2026
Attention Residents! As noted in previous City Council meetings, our community continues to experience a growing population of stray and community cats. In an effort to proactively address this issue, the City of Americus has partnered with Street Cats Club...
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NEW CITY PHONE NUMBER
12/29/2025
City Hall has a new phone number and fax line.
620-366-5464 City Hall
620-366-5376 Fax
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