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Have your small wedding at City Hall
Have your wedding at City Hall on a Thursday or Friday in 2025. Select dates available. Book your 30 minute time slot today.
Public notices available online
We post notifications on public hearings and a variety of tax, by-law, and other items.
Find out what's happening and how and when you can share your views on items going to Council.
Empty Homes Tax due February 4
Submit your 2024 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 4, 2025.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
Recycle your Christmas tree
Bring your Christmas trees to a Lions Club chipping event January 4 or 5 from 10am to 4pm.
Donations of cash and non-perishable food items will be distributed to local charities.
Staying safe during winter weather
Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures may increase your risk of illness or injury. Take steps to protect your health during winter conditions.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
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Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, transit
More people than ever choose to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to get around. Find out how we support these active ways of getting around.
Home, property, and development
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
We considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Your government
Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a four-year term.
Public consultation
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
