Find West Haven Phone Numbers
The West Haven phone directory provides contact numbers for city government offices, courts, and public agencies serving this New Haven County city of about 55,379 people. West Haven City Hall at 355 Main Street is where most local government work happens. This phone directory lists city department numbers, public safety contacts, health and building phone lines, and state agency listings that cover the West Haven area. Connecticut cities run their own government, so West Haven keeps its own phone directory for all local offices and services.
West Haven Phone Directory Quick Facts
West Haven City Hall Phone Numbers
West Haven City Hall is at 355 Main Street. The main phone number is (203) 937-3500. Call this to reach the front desk. Staff can transfer you to any city department from there. City Hall keeps weekday hours and closes for state holidays. If you need a specific office, calling first is a good way to make sure they are available before you drive over.
The Mayor's office takes calls at (203) 937-3501. West Haven uses a mayor-council form of government. The mayor manages daily city operations. If you have a question about West Haven services and don't know which department to try, the mayor's office is a fair starting point. The West Haven city website has a full department directory with phone numbers and staff contact details. It is the main online version of the West Haven phone directory.
The West Haven City Clerk is at (203) 937-3510. This office manages vital records, land records, and licensing. Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, property deed copies, and trade name filings are handled here. CGS §7-109 makes the city clerk the keeper of all public records for West Haven. Most records are open to the public. Call ahead to confirm fees and pickup hours before visiting.
Note: West Haven City Hall may close early on some Fridays during the summer, so check the city website or call before planning a late afternoon visit.
West Haven Police and Fire Phone Contacts
West Haven Police Department non-emergency line is (203) 937-3640. Use this for general questions, record requests, and non-urgent matters. For emergencies, always call 911. The West Haven police records division handles accident report requests and incident file copies. Most police records are public under CGS §1-210. Records related to sealed or active cases may not be available.
The West Haven Fire Department administrative line is (203) 937-3600. This covers fire prevention, inspections, permit questions, and fire safety programs. This is not for emergencies. The department runs multiple stations across West Haven. All administrative calls come through this one number, and staff can route you to the right person or station.
The West Haven Health Department is at (203) 937-3650. This office handles food safety, restaurant inspections, environmental health, and public health programs. Call this number for food permits, sanitary complaints, or questions about public health services in West Haven. The health department works alongside the state Department of Public Health on certain issues that require both local and state oversight.
West Haven Building Department
The West Haven Building Department phone number is (203) 937-3645. Call this office for building permits, plan reviews, and inspection scheduling. Any construction or renovation work in West Haven needs a permit from this department. They enforce local building codes and work with the Planning and Zoning Commission on land use questions. The department reviews plans, issues permits, and sends inspectors to make sure work meets code at each stage.
The West Haven phone directory on the city website lists building department staff with direct lines. If you know the inspector or plan reviewer assigned to your project, you can call them directly. Otherwise, the main building department number is the place to start. They can tell you what forms you need, what the fees are, and how long the review process takes.
Court Phone Numbers for West Haven
West Haven falls in the New Haven Judicial District. The Superior Court that serves West Haven is in New Haven. The Connecticut Judicial Branch runs all state courts and has phone contacts listed on its website. The case lookup tool lets you search for West Haven cases by name or docket number. It is free and available to everyone.
Court records in Connecticut are public under CGS §1-200. You can look up case filings, docket entries, and outcomes through the online tool or by calling the courthouse clerk in New Haven. For certified copies of court records, the clerk can tell you the process and fees over the phone. The West Haven phone directory for court matters is through the judicial branch, not city government.
Note: The New Haven courthouse handles cases from several cities, so wait times on the phone can be longer during peak periods.
State Agencies Serving West Haven
State agencies that provide services to West Haven residents are listed on the Connecticut state portal. For business entity searches and filings, the Secretary of the State's office is the right resource. The eLicense lookup lets you check professional license records for anyone in West Haven.
Public records access in West Haven follows CGS §1-210. The Freedom of Information Commission takes complaints when agencies do not comply with records requests. If a West Haven office refuses to share a phone directory or contact list, you have the right to file a complaint. Agencies must respond within four business days under the law.
The Connecticut State Library keeps archived government contact lists from past years. This helps if you need an old West Haven phone number or want to track how a department listing has changed over time.
Searching West Haven Phone Listings
Start at the West Haven city website for the most current phone directory. It has department pages, staff names, and direct phone lines. If you cannot locate a specific number on the site, call the main City Hall line at (203) 937-3500 and ask to be transferred.
The image below shows the West Haven city website, which is the main hub for finding phone numbers for city departments and public offices.
The West Haven city homepage provides links to departments, online services, and contact pages where phone numbers for each office are listed.
West Haven uses the 203 and 475 area codes for local numbers. State agencies serving the area may use 860 or 959. When looking through the West Haven phone directory, you will see these different codes for city and state offices.
West Haven County Link
West Haven is part of New Haven County. Connecticut dissolved county government in 1960. The county name still applies to courts, planning, and geography. The New Haven County phone directory on this site covers all towns and cities in the county.
The South Central Regional Council of Governments handles planning for the West Haven area. This group coordinates transit, housing, and shared services across the New Haven region. Their contacts can help if you need a phone number for a regional matter that goes beyond West Haven city limits.
Nearby City Phone Directories
These cities near West Haven have their own phone directory pages on this site.
East Haven is also next to West Haven but has a smaller population. Each of these cities runs its own government with a separate phone directory from West Haven.