municipal building

Local government headquarters

A municipal building is a structure owned and operated by a city or town government, housing local administrative offices and public services.

City halls, courthouses, and public libraries are typical municipal buildings.

The permit office is in the municipal building on Main Street.

Opposites
governmental level

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Building owned by nation

federal courthouse · state capitol · state house · county courthouse · Pentagon

ownership/sector

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Firm's primary administrative location

commercial building · private residence · shopping mall · private enterprise · private property

civic vs. residential function

municipal buildingsingle-family house

Freestanding residence for one household

private residence · apartment building · dwelling · private property · apartment

Family

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