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Did you recently move or purchase a new home? Apply to start your new services.

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Do you need someone to take care of your trash removal? We'll take care of all your waste needs.

Register for adult softball

Sign your team up for adult softball this summer.

Apply for boards and commissions

Looking to get involved in your community? Apply to sit on City boards and commissions.

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Use grpayit to make payments for water bills, waste services, parking tickets, and property taxes.

Apply for a business license

Operate a business in Grand Rapids? Apply for business licenses here.

Host an event in the city

Planning to host an event in Grand Rapids? We help you check venue availability and plan your event.

Reserve a parking meter

Need parking for your moving, deliveries, or a special event? You can reserve parking meters.

Reserve a park facility

Hosting an event or activity at a City park? Reserve a park facility for seating and activity needs.

News

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Grand Rapids Police unveils crime reduction initiatives

Published on July 17, 2018

The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) today is launching two initiatives aimed at reducing crime and increasing cooperation and collaboration with the community while investigating crime. The two initiatives include a Gun Violence Door Hanger and a Voluntary Camera Registration program.
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City accepting applications for police recruits through Sept. 7

Published on July 16, 2018

Applications are available for Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) police recruit positions with a planned hire date of April 22, 2019. Police recruit positions can be filled by individuals who do not possess any formal law enforcement training. The application and full job description are available at grandrapidsmi.gov/Jobs/Apply-for-a-City-Job. The application deadline 4:55 p.m. EST Sept. 7.

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City Commission approves rental application fee ordinance

Published on July 13, 2018

After months of stakeholder input, dialog and debate to strengthen a draft ordinance, the City Commission approved on Tuesday a revised rental application fee ordinance designed to create a framework of mutual expectations between tenants and landlords that and is intended to improve housing affordability and housing choices for city residents.
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Events

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Junior Lifeguard Training - MLK Park

Gain a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, and skills for future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses!
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Junior Lifeguard Training - Richmond Park

Gain a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, and skills for future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses!
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Free Yoga at Sixth Street Park

We're bringing free community fitness to Grand Rapids this summer!
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Programs & Initiatives

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Housing NOW!

Affordable housing is a huge priority for us. Check out what we've been working on.

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Medical Marihuana

We're working to ensure medical marihuana patients have safe and reliable access to their medicine.

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Bicycle Action Plan

Learn about our efforts to improve biking in the city and read the draft Bicycle Action Plan.

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