Baguio City is the administrative center of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and home to numerous local government offices serving residents, businesses, and visitors. If you need to process permits, secure tax documents, access social services, or coordinate with city officials, this guide will help you navigate the Baguio City Local Government Unit (LGU) structure.
All offices listed below operate under the Baguio City LGU.
Executive and Legislative Offices
The executive arm of Baguio City government. It oversees city administration, policy implementation, and public service delivery. It also supervises the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for employment assistance and issues Mayor’s Permits and executive clearances.
The legislative body of Baguio City responsible for passing ordinances, approving budgets, regulating land use, and conducting public hearings.
Acts as the central management office, coordinating operations across departments and ensuring effective execution of city programs.
Regulatory and Permit Offices
Processes building, occupancy, and fencing permits. Ensures compliance with the National Building Code and oversees structural inspections.
Responsible for planning and maintaining roads, drainage systems, traffic management infrastructure, and public works projects.
Leads urban planning initiatives, updates the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), and promotes sustainable development policies.
Financial and Tax Offices
Handles local tax collection including Real Property Tax (RPT), business taxes, permits, and issuance of Community Tax Certificates (Cedula).
Conducts property appraisal and assessment for taxation. Issues Tax Declarations and updates property ownership records.
Prepares and manages the city’s annual budget and monitors financial performance.
Ensures financial transparency, accounting compliance, and accurate reporting of city funds.
Social and Public Services
Provides social services including disaster assistance, PWD and Senior Citizen ID issuance, and welfare programs for vulnerable sectors.
Operates district health centers and provides vaccinations, health certificates, maternal care, and public health programs.
Handles animal welfare services, urban agriculture programs, and food safety inspections.
Environmental and Infrastructure Offices
Leads environmental programs, park maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
Manages government assets, procurement, logistics, and waste management.
Responsible for disaster preparedness, emergency response, rescue operations, and city-wide safety drills.
Administrative and Support Offices
Registers births, marriages, and deaths and issues certified copies of civil documents.
Manages recruitment, training, employee welfare, and civil service compliance for city personnel.
Provides legal support, contract review, and administrative case handling for the city government.
Leads digital infrastructure, public Wi-Fi expansion, smart city programs, and digital payment systems.
For updated contact details, office locations, and related listings, explore more inside the Baguio–Benguet Directory.
If you notice missing information or need assistance locating a specific LGU office in Baguio City, feel free to reach out through our Contact Us page. We continuously update our directory to keep it accurate and helpful for residents and visitors alike.
