Most city offices and the yard waste drop off site are closed Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Refuse, recycle, and yard waste curbside services are delayed one day after the holiday.
The Grand Rapids Police Department is pleased to provide the Vacation House Check service to members of our community. To use this service, you must be absent from your home for at least 4 days and we need to receive this application at least 7 calendar days prior to your scheduled vacation.
Here's a quick look at the requirements:
We'll ask how to contact you and for some info about the house.
Apply Online
We will contact you to confirm your vacation check. After that... enjoy your vacation!
Volunteers check the security of the outside of your home while you're gone. If we find an issue we'll notify you, your emergency contact, and law enforcement immediately.
We'll ask for some info about your house and who we should contact if we find any issues.
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Send your finished application to our Community Engagement Unit.
Grand Rapids Police Department Community Engagement Unit 1 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 View Map
Our number is 616-456-3301. Ask for a Vacation House Check.
We'll ask for some info about your house and who we should contact if we find any issues. Stop by the front desk and ask to apply for a vacation check.