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Find COVID-19 City Commission Briefings & Updates

Learn how the City is addressing the pandemic and find City and community updates & resources.

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

City of Grand Rapids recognized for local government innovation

Published on August 03, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids’ collaboration with May Mobility and its electric autonomous vehicle pilot has been nationally recognized for innovation. The Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative (AVGR) earned the Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation award from the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

Bar associations honor City law department officials

Published on July 30, 2020

Grand Rapids City Attorney Anita Hitchcock and Director of Legal Affairs Elizabeth Joy Fossel are being recognized for their extraordinary governmental service and impact on the life of the community. The State Bar of Michigan has bestowed its Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award on Hitchcock. The Grand Rapids Bar Association (GRBA) presented its Donald R. Worsfold Award to Fossel.

Community invited to online event focused on processing trauma

Published on July 29, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids will host an online conversation on the impact of trauma on communities of color. The Facebook Live event – set for 6 p.m. Aug. 12 – will focus on processing and healing from trauma and vicarious trauma related to racism and use of force. The event will feature local mental health experts and be streamed live on the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability’s Facebook.
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Events

Free Sunrise Yoga at Indian Trails Golf Course

August 04, 2020

Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors! We're bringing free fitness to parks and public spaces across Grand Rapids this summer.

Free POUND on the Blue Bridge

August 04, 2020

Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors! We're bringing free fitness to parks and public spaces across Grand Rapids this summer.

Free Sunset Yoga at Lookout Park

August 04, 2020

Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors! We're bringing free fitness to parks and public spaces across Grand Rapids this summer.
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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 - City Commission Standing Committees Meeting August 11, 2020

On display until August 11, 2020

The Standing Committees will meet remotely via Webex on August 11, 2020 beginning at 8:00 am. Committee on Appointments - 8:00 am, Fiscal Committee - 8:30 am, Community Development Committee - 9:15 am, Special Meeting - 10:00 am, Committee of the Whole - 10:30 am, Economic Development Project Team - 3:00 pm.

DIGITAL - City Commission Meeting August 11, 2020

On display until August 11, 2020

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet remotely via Webex on August 11, 2020 beginning at 7:00 pm.

DIGITAL - Planning Commission August 13 2020

On display until August 13, 2020

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on August 13 2020 at 12:30 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.

GRow 1000

Are you between 15 - 21 years old and interested in a summer job? We're accepting applications from

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