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See current election information and learn about voter registration, absentee voting, and more.

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

City of Grand Rapids adds drop boxes across city for absentee ballots

Published on September 21, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids has added drop boxes for absentee ballots across the city to make it easier for residents to exercise their right to vote in the Nov. 3 election. The drop boxes are at seven locations, including outside four Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) branches.

Community partners unveil Gateways for Growth Welcome Plan

Published on September 18, 2020

Today, the Gateways for Growth Grand Rapids/Kent County Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Samaritas, debuted the Welcome Plan for Kent County.

City, community partners launch outdoor gear donation drive

Published on September 17, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids and Our Community’s Children today announced the launch of an outdoor gear donation drive Sept. 20 to Oct. 10. Donations will support a new public gear library for use in local parks and green spaces. The library will lend outdoor recreation equipment to youth, families, teachers and organizations.
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Events

Blue Bridge Lights

September 21, 2020

Grand Rapids’ iconic and historic Blue Bridge will soon again shine bright in the night. Local contractors have begun installing new LED light fixtures and lighting control components to upgrade the decorative bridge lighting system.

Imagine a Day Without Water 2020

September 21, 2020

What would your day be like if you couldn’t turn on the faucet and get clean drinking water or if you flushed the toilet and the wastewater didn’t go anywhere? Imagine a Day Without Water is an
opportunity to share why water is important to you, your family and
friends, and your community.

CanceledArtPrize 2020

September 21, 2020

ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition which takes place for 19 days every other fall in Grand Rapids, 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 - Brownfield Redevelopment & Economic Development

On display until September 23, 2020

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority & Economic Development Corporation Special will meet remotely via Webex on September 23, 2020 beginning at 8:00 am.

DIGITAL - Planning Commission September 24 2020

On display until September 24, 2020

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on September 24 2020 at 12:30 pm.

DIGITAL - Planning Commission October 8, 2020

On display until October 08, 2020

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on October 8, 2020 at 12:30 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

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.

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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