Home

The City of
Grand Rapids

I want to

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

First “Social Zones” being installed in Grand Rapids this weekend

Published on June 19, 2020

As restaurants, bars and coffee shops continue to re-open after the lifting of COVID-related restrictions, the City of Grand Rapids will see the first four of its newly-established “social zones” set up this weekend. The program was announced in late May as part of the City’s economic recovery efforts, with the goal of helping businesses jumpstart their daily operations after three months of indoo

City invests $12.7 million in road and sidewalk improvements

Published on June 18, 2020

The community again can expect to see improvements to streets and sidewalks across the city this summer as the City of Grand Rapids begins its seventh season of ramped-up road construction. The City Commission has approved a road construction plan for July through June 2021 that includes another 30 miles of street improvements this year.

Roundup: Police reform, COVID-19, youth jobs, housing, park and more

Published on June 17, 2020

The Grand Rapids City Commission held its bimonthly meetings online Tuesday and heard presentations on police reform, COVID-19 response and recovery, youth employment and new hyper-local purchasing guidelines. It also recognized Juneteenth and took action on housing affordability, parking and a skate and bike park, among other topics.
View More News

Events

Virtual Walk for Life

June 20, 2020

Walk for Life is a family-friendly fundraising event supporting the work of the Pregnancy Resource Center. This event is now virtual, and walkers are encouraged to individually walk around Grand Rapids.

CanceledGrand Rapids Pride Festival-POSTPONED

June 20, 2020

Annual LGBTQ+ and allies community celebration on Calder Plaza.

Juneteenth Festival 2020

June 20, 2020

A celebration of Black Culture, live music, vendors, children's games, arts, and more, all while maintaining safe social distancing and wearing masks!
View More Events

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 - Planning Commission June 25, 2020

On display until June 25, 2020

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on June 25, 2020 at 12:30 pm.
View More Public Notices

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

Back to top