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COVID-19 Service Delivery Changes

Customer Service windows at City Hall are open, but most in-person services require appointments.

Apply for small business or microenterprise grants

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.

Make a payment

Use grpayit to pay water bills, waste services, parking tickets, property taxes, and loans.

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

Mid-year update touts progress in housing; more investments to come

Published on March 04, 2021

The City of Grand Rapids has seen progress from its investments in housing and the community and anticipates continued success going forward. City staff highlighted a number of key accomplishments during their midyear performance update to the City Commission last week.

City of Grand Rapids begins Master Plan update process

Published on March 03, 2021

As the City of Grand Rapids approaches 20 years since the adoption of its current Master Plan, City staff has begun the planning process for a new Master Plan update and plans to call for community engagement throughout the process. The City’s Master Plan guides the City on the issues on which policy can have a direct impact, including land use, development, infrastructure and public safety.

City continues investments to support local economy, community

Published on March 02, 2021

City staff provided the City Commission an update last week on efforts to promote economic prosperity and affordability focusing on the needs of local businesses and job growth.
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Events

Snowperson Building Contest

March 07, 2021

Participate in the first ever Snowperson Building competition on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Ah-Nab-Awen Park!

LaughFest 2021

March 11, 2021

This year’s festival will feature 20 events plus social media content and contests. In addition to bringing smiles and laughter following a challenging year for many, the festival brings added awareness to Gilda’s Club’s mission of providing free emotional health support for those on a cancer or grief journey.

LaughFest Seriously Funny Adventure Challenge

March 11, 2021

Ready to take on the funniest challenge around?
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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 - Board of Review Public Hearing March 3, 2021-March 5, 2021

On display until March 05, 2021

The Board of Review public hearings will occur remotely via Microsoft Teams on March 3, 2021 - March 5, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am. Hearings are scheduled as needed.

DIGITAL - West Side Corridor Improvement Authority March 5, 2021

On display until March 05, 2021

The West Side Corridor Improvement Authority will meet remotely via Webex for a regular meeting on March 5, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am.

DIGITAL - Board of Review Public Hearing March 2, 2021-March 8, 2021

On display until March 12, 2021

The Board of Review public hearings will occur remotely via Microsoft Teams on March 8, 2021 - March 12, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am. Hearings are scheduled as needed.
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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

City Commission Briefings

View presentations and other briefings from recent City Commission meetings.

FY 2020 Citizen's Guide to The City's Finances

We are excited to present a new and revised version of the Citizen’s Guide to The City's Finances.

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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