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COVID-19 Service Delivery Changes

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

Grand Rapids kicks off #SupportOurGRBiz challenge

Published on November 24, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids and a host of community partners have started what they hope becomes a viral campaign to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season. The campaign includes self-recorded videos that showcase local businesses and a challenge to multiple friends to do the same.

City issues annual guide to help residents prepare for winter

Published on November 23, 2020

The 2020-2021 edition of the City of Grand Rapids’ annual Winter Preparedness Guide is out with tips on how to prepare households for seasonal services and emergencies.

City offices closed for 2020 Thanksgiving holiday

Published on November 19, 2020

Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Grand Rapids’ Customer Service Center, located on the Monroe Avenue level of City Hall, will reopen to walk-in service 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30. All other offices are available weekdays by appointment only.
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Events

Church Street Ministries

November 28, 2020

Church Street Ministries building community. Every Saturday, Israel United in Christ will be out evangelizing on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids

City Commission Evening Meeting 12/01/2020

December 01, 2020

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our bi-monthly evening City Commission meetings. They're open to the public.

Public Safety Committee Meeting 12/15/2020

December 15, 2020

Interested in learning more about what's happening in our local government? Consider attending our monthly Public Safety Committee meetings. They are open to the public.
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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 – Historic Preservation Commission December 2, 2020

On display until December 02, 2020

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet remotely via Webex on December 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

DIGITAL - Planning Commission December 10, 2020

On display until December 10, 2020

The City Planning Commission will meet remotely via Webex on December 10, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Public hearings begin at 1:00 pm.

DIGITAL - Civilian Appeal Board December 16, 2020

On display until December 16, 2020

The Civilian Appeals Board will meet remotely via Webex on December 16, 2020 at 4:00 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.

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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