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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

City issues annual financial report and Citizen’s Guide

Published on January 14, 2021

The City of Grand Rapids has published online the latest Citizen’s Guide to the City’s Finances and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. These reports summarize the City’s finances for the fiscal year 2020.

City Commission focuses on new jobs and new housing in new year

Published on January 13, 2021

On Tuesday, the Commission kicked off its new legislative year focusing on job and housing creation. It held public hearings on proposed development projects that will result in 245 jobs with an estimated $142,616 in new annual income tax revenue to the City. It also supported future housing development totaling $87 million that will create 308 new housing units – 263 of which will be affordable.

City encourages residents to clear sidewalks of snow and ice

Published on January 07, 2021

With winter snow making its appearance the last couple of weeks and more snow expected in the weeks to follow, the City of Grand Rapids is reminding citizens that it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalks adjacent to their property clear of all snow and ice. City ordinance requires that all property owners completely clear all ice and snow, full width of sidewalk down to the concrete, from
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Events

World of Winter

January 22, 2021

A festival of frozen fun that takes advantage of Michigan’s cold climate to provide interesting ways for people to experience and enjoy the season!

Festival of the Arts

June 04, 2021

A FREE three-day community event that features performances, art, dozens of food booths, kids' activities, local artist sales, and more!

ArtPrize 2021

September 16, 2021

ArtPrize is back!
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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 January 26, 2021

On display until January 26, 2021

The City Commission Standing Committees will meet remotely via Webex on January 26, 2021 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, Public Safety - 3:00 pm.

DIGITAL - City Commission Meeting January 26, 2021

On display until January 26, 2021

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet remotely via Webex on January 26, 2021 beginning at 7:00 pm.

DIGITAL - Planning Commission January 28, 2021

On display until January 28, 2021

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on January 28, 2021 at 12:30 pm. Public hearings begin at 1:00 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

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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