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Find COVID-19 City Commission Briefings & Updates

Learn how the City is addressing the pandemic and find City and community updates & resources.

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

Roundup: Police & oversight plans, ballot proposals, economic recovery

Published on August 12, 2020

The City Commission held its bimonthly meetings online Tuesday and heard updates on the draft strategic plans for the Grand Rapids Police Department and Office of Oversight and Public Accountability as well as the City’s new online lead service line inventory map. The commission took action on ballot proposals, economic recovery and resiliency efforts and lead abatement services, among others.

GRPD's strategic plan will transform policing in Grand Rapids

Published on August 07, 2020

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne today released a draft of his department’s three-year strategic plan that will transform policing in the city. The plan provides defined action steps with measurable outcomes using a neighborhood-based policing model that will help the police department ensure all people feel safe and are safe at all times throughout the community.

City of Grand Rapids recognized for local government innovation

Published on August 03, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids’ collaboration with May Mobility and its electric autonomous vehicle pilot has been nationally recognized for innovation. The Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative (AVGR) earned the Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation award from the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).
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Events

Free SoulfulMOTION on North Monroe

August 15, 2020

Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors! We're bringing free fitness to parks and public spaces across Grand Rapids this summer.

CanceledA Glimpse of Africa 2020

August 15, 2020

An event showcasing of the diverse and vibrant cultures of the African Community represented here in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

Church Street Ministries

August 15, 2020

Church Street Ministries building community. Every Saturday, Israel United in Christ will be out evangelizing on the Southeast Side of Grand Rapids
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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 Town Hall with Chief Payne August 17, 2020

On display until August 17, 2020

Join Chief Payne for this live event to learn more about our three-year strategic plan and provide your own feedback. Join on August 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM

DIGITAL - Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority August 19, 2020

On display until August 19, 2020

The Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority will meet remotely via Webex on August 19, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am

DIGITAL - Historic Preservation Commission August 19, 2020

On display until August 19, 2020

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet remotely via Webex on August 19, 2020 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

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.

GRow 1000

Are you between 15 - 21 years old and interested in a summer job? We're accepting applications from

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