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See current election information and learn about voter registration, absentee voting, and more.

Find Income Tax information

See deadlines, file taxes, and find forms for individuals, employers, and withholders.

Order Blue City Trash Bags

Need trash bags for City trash pick-up? You can order the blue City trash bags online.

Order Yard Waste Cart Tags

Need yard waste tags for your yard waste cart? You can order tags online.

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Request waste services

Do you need someone to take care of your trash removal? We'll take care of all your waste needs.

Start water and sewer services

Did you recently move or purchase a new home? Apply to start your new services.

Report Trash in the Street or an Alley

Have you seen illegal dumping or trash in the street? You’re in the right place to report it.

Report a Pothole

Have you spotted a pothole in Grand Rapids? You're in the right place to report it.

News

David Green named Grand Rapids’ communications director

Published on October 29, 2020

City Manager Mark Washington has appointed David Green to serve as the City of Grand Rapids’ next communications director. Green currently serves as public information and marketing manager in Austin, Texas, where he is responsible for citywide media relations and organizational communications. His selection comes after a competitive national search.

Grand Rapids Police Department to host town halls on crime prevention

Published on October 29, 2020

The Grand Rapids Police Department will host two virtual town hall events to outline the technology, hear public opinions & answer questions about the potential adoption of ShotSpotter in Grand Rapids neighborhoods. The town halls will take place on Monday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 5, & will be broadcast live on Comcast government access Channel 26 and streamed live on YouTube and Facebook.

Roundup: Election update, clean air ordinance, public safety & more

Published on October 28, 2020

The City Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and approved updates to the COVID-19 Recovery special event through May 31, 2020. It also discussed three new social districts, renewable energy, violent crime prevention, outdoor recreational wood fires on select college and university campuses, an extension of services to Uptown, and more.
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Events

Church Street Ministries

October 31, 2020

Church Street Ministries building community. Every Saturday, Israel United in Christ will be out evangelizing on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids

Trunk or Treat

October 31, 2020

Join Citizens Leadership Council for a Trunk or Treat at MLK Park!

Free Zumba at Rosa Parks Circle

November 02, 2020

Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors!
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Meetings

Digital Meetings

Public bodies are temporarily allowed to meet virtually due to public health concerns related to the COVID-19 virus. We're hosting meetings using a program called Webex Meetings. To get started, learn How to Use Webex to Attend Digital Meetings. Having trouble joining a meeting? Review our Digital Meeting Troubleshooting tips.

DIGITAL - GRPD Gunshot Detection Technology Session November 2, 2020

On display until November 02, 2020

The GRPD Gunshot Detection Technology Session will meet remotely via Webex on November 2, 2020 at 6:00 pm.

DIGITAL - Uptown CIA & BID November 4, 2020

On display until November 04, 2020

The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority and Business Improvement District will meet remotely via Webex for a regular meeting on November 4, 2020 beginning at 8:00 am (CIA) and 8:15 am (BID).

DIGITAL – Historic Preservation Commission November 4, 2020

On display until November 04, 2020

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet remotely via Webex on October 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
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Agendas, Minutes, and More

Use the Meeting Portal on our legislative management site to get all of the details about our boards and commissions meetings.

Programs & Initiatives

Request assistance for your small business

Do you own a small business and need assistance? Click here to request help.

Where to Pay

Find out where and how to pay your City bills, tickets and invoices.

Mayor's Youth Council

City residents in 9th -12th grades are encouraged to apply for a term on the Mayor's Youth Council!

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