To better understand whether all urban dwellers can access public services equally, this policy brief examines the extent to which public services are available in Dar es Salaam and for whom. The analysis of public services covers agricultural extension services, education, guaranteed security of tenure, health care and medical services, housing, and provision of identity documents like a driving license, police assistance, power and electricity supply, recreation and entertainment, roads, safety and security, social security, transportation, and water and sanitation. Some of these services are provided by the private sector. It is hoped that the findings inform policymakers how to better manage urbanization and critically improve ongoing urbanization processes toward social justice – in Dar es Salaam and in Tanzania.