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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.

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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

John Gorney named Grand Rapids’ public works director

Published on April 29, 2021

The City of Grand Rapids is pleased to announce the appointment of John Gorney as public works director. His responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department of public works and its 81 full-time employees. Gorney's appointment becomes effective Monday, May 24.

KidSpeak® about mental health this Friday

Published on April 28, 2021

The Grand Rapids Mayor's Youth Council with Our Community's Children is hosting KidSpeak® 2021: Beyond the Virus at 10 a.m. this Friday, April 30. This two-hour event is a partnership with Michigan's Children, City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Spectrum Health pledges financial support to bring Cure Violence to GR

Published on April 28, 2021

Spectrum Health System is backing the implementation of an evidence-based violence reduction and intervention program proposed in Grand Rapids. In acknowledging that violence in the community is a public health crisis, the West Michigan-based not-for-profit health system has pledged substantial financial support to bring Cure Violence Global (Cure Violence) mid-summer to Grand Rapids.
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Events

Swing Dancing

May 11, 2021

Dance the night away downtown!

Public Hearing for the Drinking Water Revolving Fund Project Pan

May 20, 2021

The City of Grand Rapids Water System will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed Drinking Water Revolving Fund Project Plan. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on the project plan.

Armed Forces Thanksgiving

May 21, 2021

An annual community salute to our military and educational opportunity for high school students across West Michigan.
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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 May 11, 2021

On display until May 11, 2021

The City Commission Standing Committees will meet remotely via Webex on May 11, 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.

DIGITAL - Special City Commission Meeting May 11, 2021

On display until May 11, 2021

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet remotely via Webex on May 11, 2021 beginning at 1:00 pm.

DIGITAL - City Commission Meeting May 11, 2021

On display until May 11, 2021

The Grand Rapids City Commission will meet remotely via Webex on May 11, 2021 beginning at 7:00 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.

GRow1000

Meaningful summer employment awaits! Apply to earn while you learn this summer!

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