City Services

Airport

  • The Tecumseh Municipal Airport is located 2 miles north of Tecumseh on Highway 50 just across the highway from the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.  more details

Dog & Cat License

  • All dogs and cats residing within the City limits must be licensed and the license must be worn by the animal.  Contact City Hall at 402-335-3570 for more details or click here for the licensing page.

Fire Department

  • The City of Tecumseh is included in the Tecumseh Rural Fire Protection District No. 1.  The Rural Fire Department is staffed by 30 volunteer firefighters.  The department utilizes three pumpers, three tankers, three wildfire grass rigs, Jaw of Life, a thermal imaging camera and several self-contained breathing apparatuses. The Rural Fire Department has one fire station and over 200 fire hydrants.  For Tecumseh Fire non-emergency call 402-335-2528
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Library

  • Tecumseh Public Library is located at 170 Branch Street, one block north of Broadway
    402-335-2060
  • Hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Law Enforcement

  • The law enforcement for the City of Tecumseh is under the Johnson County Sheriff's Department located at 222 South 4th Street.  If you need non-emergency assistance, please call 402-335-3307.  For all emergencies, dial 911.
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Public Transit

  • City of Tecumseh Public Transit services all communities in the county.  The bus utilizes a regular route and is available Monday - Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30.  Call 402-335-2030 to schedule a ride.
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Swimming pool

  • Swimming, water sports and Red Cross lessons can all be had at the Tecumseh Swimming Pool during the summer months from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Stop by 8th and Clay to enjoy the fun.  Click here to view the Pool Page.

Tree Dump

  • The City Tree Dump is located southeast of town past the city wastewater treatment plant. Times and days are subject to change due to weather and winter hours are limited.  Click here for more information and a map to the site.

City Utilities

  • The City Utilities are under the direction of the Board of Public Works. The Board meets the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 122 South 4th.  Agenda items must be sent to LIsa Beethe at lbeethe@tecumsehne.com or call 402-335-4011 before the Wednesday prior to the meeting. For details about the services provided by the City Utilities check out the Utilities page.

Community Building

  • The Community Building is located on the South side of the Square in downtown Tecumseh. It serves as an event venue for various vendors, guests and exhibitors. For more details go to the Community Building page.

U.S. Post Office

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The U.S. Post Office is located on the corner of 5th and Broadway. It is also the site of the First Free Mail Delivery in Nebraska.

Building Permit

  • The City of Tecumseh requires each person who intends to build, remodel or move a house, fence or deck to apply to the City for a building permit.  For more information, please contact City Attorney, Bruce Dalluge at 402-335-3344 or the City office at 402-335-3570.  Click here to print the Building Permit Informational Packet and Application. 
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Burn Permit

Burn Permits will no longer be available at the Sheriff's Office. Anyone wanting a burn permit in the Tecumseh Fire District will have to contact one of the following individuals:
  • Jarrod Schuster - 402-335-8058
  • Aaron Gartner - 402-450-9588
  • Brian Gordon - 402-335-7025
  • Kenny Lueders - 402-297-1165