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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

City strengthens equality score on national human rights report card

Published on December 03, 2020

The City of Grand Rapids continues to strengthen its vision to be nationally recognized as an equitable and welcoming city. City Manager Mark Washington this morning announced the City received a score of 92 out of 100 on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scorecard.

Roundup: Parks millage investments, equity training and more

Published on December 02, 2020

The City Commission held its bimonthly meetings Tuesday and heard an update on the 2013 parks millage. It voted to remove a SmartZone boundary at 470 Market to make way for the development of residential apartments. The commission also approved contracts for equity and inclusivity training programs and set new dates for two public hearings.

City provides update on current and upcoming park improvement projects

Published on December 01, 2020

The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department today provided an annual update to City Commission on 37 recently completed, current and upcoming park improvement projects. The projects mark the final phase of the seven-year parks millage passed by Grand Rapids voters in 2013.
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Events

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.

City Commission Evening Meeting 12/15/2020

December 15, 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.
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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 - 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 - Standing Committee Meetings December 15, 2020

On display until December 15, 2020

The City Commission Standing Committees will meet remotely via Webex on December 15, 2020 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 - Board of Review December 15, 2020

On display until December 15, 2020

The Board of Review will meet remotely via Microsoft Teams on December 15, 2020 beginning at 9:00 am
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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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