Built in 1867, the Governor Warner Mansion displays a collection of artifacts and information about Michigan's only three-term governor and Farmington native, Fred M. Warner. Donated to the City of Farmington in 1980 by the governor's grandchildren, the house features a carriage barn, a circular drive and a gazebo. The expansive porch has become a gathering place for community "porch parties," where residents visit, play games and enjoy refreshments on summer evenings. Annual events include a tree-lighting ceremony and special activities during the Farmington Area Founders Festival.
In late fall of 2010, the City of Farmington Hills will unveil its newly renovated city hall, which is built to the environmental and sustainable development standards required for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the Gold level. City hall houses the offices of the city clerk, manager, treasurer, zoning and planning, mayor and city council. City Council meetings, as well as Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, are held in council chambers. City council meetings, other events and activities are broadcast on Channel 8.