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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.

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

Former vacant lot becomes Grand Rapids’ newest park

Published on October 21, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids today announced the completion of improvements at Lexington Park. The park – previously a vacant lot adjacent to the site of former Lexington Elementary School – now features a new picnic shelter, new swing set, outdoor seating, improved landscaping and a hammock grove.

Parking restrictions begin Nov. 1 on many neighborhood streets

Published on October 20, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids announces the beginning of seasonal parking rules on many neighborhood streets beginning Sunday, Nov. 1. Odd-even and same-side parking restrictions start on this date to allow City street sweepers and snowplows easier access to neighborhood streets while clearing roads of leaves, tree debris, and snow throughout the fall and winter.

City of Grand Rapids offers Halloween safety tips

Published on October 19, 2020

In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Grand Rapids wants families to have a fun and safe Halloween by following the recommendations issued by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Kent County Health Department and the Grand Rapids Police Department. There are many ways to celebrate safely.
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Events

Free Zumba at Rosa Parks Circle

October 26, 2020

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

Public Safety Committee Meeting 10/27/2020

October 27, 2020

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our monthly Public Safety Committee meetings. They are open to the public.

City Commission Evening Meeting 10/27/2020

October 27, 2020

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our bi-monthly evening City Commission meetings. They're open to the public.
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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 - Standing Committee Meetings October 27, 2020

On display until October 27, 2020

The City Commission Standing Committees will meet remotely via Webex on October 27, 2020 beginning at 8:00 am. Committee on Appointments - 8:00 am, Fiscal Committee - 8:30 am, Community Development Committee - 9:15 am, Committee of the Whole - 10:00 am.

DIGITAL - City Commission Meeting October 27, 2020

On display until October 27, 2020

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet remotely via Webex on October 27, 2020 beginning at 7:00 pm.

DIGITAL - City Commission Workshop Special Meeting October 30, 2020

On display until October 30, 2020

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for a Strategic Planning and Performance Workshop Special Meeting remotely via Webex on October 30, 2020 beginning at 9:00 am.
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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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