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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

Parking enforcement duties transfer from police dept. to Mobile GR

Published on February 25, 2021

A 2019 external staffing and deployment study of the police department suggested that increased non-sworn support could help free-up officers to perform duties that require police powers. This week, Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) Chief Eric Payne and Mobile GR Department Director Josh Naramore showcased how that recommendation will soon be put to use.

City announces cost-saving upgrades with LED street lighting

Published on February 24, 2021

During its meetings on Tuesday, the City Commission approved the adoption of LED lights for all neighborhood street lighting. City officials cited economic, safety and environmental benefits for this move. The Commission’s approval awards a contract to Strain Electric to replace existing street lighting throughout the city with LED lights.

City’s mid-year performance update shows progress amid pandemic

Published on February 24, 2021

The City of Grand Rapids is making strong progress in meeting the second year goals of its four-year strategic plan, according to a report from City Manager Mark Washington and City staff. With respect to the first half of fiscal year 2021, the City is 76% on track with performance and the Grand Rapids Police Department is 90% on track with its own strategic plan.
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Events

World of Winter

February 27, 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!

Snowperson Building Contest

March 07, 2021

Participate in the first ever Snowperson Building competition on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Ah-Nab-Awen Park!

LaughFest 2021

March 11, 2021

This year’s festival will feature 20 events plus social media content and contests. In addition to bringing smiles and laughter following a challenging year for many, the festival brings added awareness to Gilda’s Club’s mission of providing free emotional health support for those on a cancer or grief journey.
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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 - Board of Review March 2, 2021

On display until March 02, 2021

The Board of Review will meet remotely via Microsoft Teams on March 2, 2021 beginning at 9:00 am

DIGITAL - Uptown CIA & BID March 3, 2021

On display until March 03, 2021

The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority and Business Improvement District will meet remotely via Webex for a regular meeting on March 3, 2021 beginning at 8:00 am (CIA) and 8:15 am (BID).

DIGITAL – Historic Preservation Commission March 3, 2021

On display until March 03, 2021

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet remotely via Webex on March 3, 2021 at 5:00 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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