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.
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
Special Assessments Confirmed
9/10/2025
NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT LIST IN STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2022-1 OF THE CITY OF WASHBURN, NORTH DAKOTA.
Notice is hereby given that the Special Assessment Commission of the City of Washburn has confirmed the Special Assessment List for Street...
Sealcoat Project
9/9/2025
Sealcoat Project Beginning Soon SPECIAL ELECTION - DECEMBER 2ND
8/26/2025
The City of Washburn will be holding a special election on December 2nd.
If you are interested in running for a vacant commissioner spot you must:
-Fill out a Statement of Interest (SFN 10172) https://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn10172.pdf
-Fill out...
City of Washburn Gaming Authorization Policy
7/25/2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF WASHBURN– CITY COMMISSION PROPOSED CHARITABLE GAMING POLICY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washburn City Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments and input from the public...
Fall Clean-up
9/5/2024
Fall Clean-up is starting next week on September 22nd-26th and Curbside on September 27th.
CURBSIDE PICK UP IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
Items must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am. No alley collections will be made. Residential route only.
Items picked up...
City of Washburn Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!
8/10/2023
We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs. Check back often, as we will be adding information every day. Subscribe and receive news and alerts via email and text. Let us know what you...