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What's new
Get public safety alerts
We are now using the Alertable app to issue public safety alerts.
Download the free app to receive alerts for significant emergencies where you may need to take urgent action.
Volunteer as a Snow Angel
Make a difference in a neighbour’s life. Sign up to be a Snow Angel and be added to a roster to get notified when a resident with limited mobility has requested assistance with snow removal.
Declare Empty Homes Tax by Feb 2
Submit your 2021 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 2, 2022.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
New cup and bag by-laws in effect
New cup and shopping bag by-laws started January 1:
- A fee for disposable cups
- Ban on plastic and compostable plastic shopping bags
- Fees for paper and new reusable shopping bags
Christmas tree pickup
If you receive Green Bin collection, place your tree out for collection on January 15 and 16 before 7am.
Remember to remove all decorations and do not put your tree inside your Green Bin.
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.
