Business
The City of Vancouver wants to support and enhance business in the city, and is always looking for ways to improve communication with the business sector. Whether you're starting a business in Vancouver, are already a business owner or just want to find out more about conducting business in the city, this page aims to provide you with links to the information you need to do it right.
For more information about investing and setting up your business in Vancouver, visit The Vancouver Economic Development Commission 
.
Find out more about Vancouver's business brand for economic development: Vancouver Green Capital.
How do I apply for ...
noise by-law exception l secondary suite l street banner l laneway housing
Licence
business licence l commercial vehicle l liquor licence l vehicles for hire l
bed and breakfast
rental property business licence
Permit
commercial vehicle permit l sidewalk patio permit l street vending permit l produce and flower display permit
street entertainment permit l
fire permit l mobile food vending permit l
special event vending permit l film permit
special event permit l exhibit and sell art in City parks l sign permit l development permit l building permit
occupancy permit l plumbing permit l electrical permit l gas permit l hydrant use permit
Community Funding
childcare grant l capital grant l community service grant l social responsibilty fund
partners in organizational development grant l cultural grant
What is the schedule for ...
permit fees 
l city events l council meetings l water main flushing l community events
How do I pay ...
renewal of business licence l property taxes l tax certificate l utilities l parking ticket
How do I report ...
dangerous animals l graffiti l pothole l problem with street lighting l problem with traffic signals
street tree concern l abandoned vehicle l illegal dumping l noise l water problems l flooding
Where can I find information about my community's ...
business improvement associations l events l roadwork l development plan l police business liason l history
maps l bike paths l sustainability initiatives l by-laws l heritage conservation program
Greenest City initiative l
Homeless Emergency Action Team l Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program
Green Homes program l Zero Waste Challenge 
l neighbourhoods l Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
rapid transit projects l Vancouver Green Capital l accessiblity and inclusion
How do I contact City of Vancouver ...
departments l staff l police l fire l building inspector l electrical inspector l plumbing inspector
environmental protection l real estate services l client service centre l hired trucking services
property use inspections
How can I get involved with ...
business opportunities with the City l city government l my community l volunteering
emergency social services l City Facebook/ Twitter