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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.
Get ready for new cup and bag by-laws
New cup and shopping bag by-laws start January 1:
- A fee for disposable cups
- Ban on plastic and compostable plastic shopping bags
- Fees for paper and new reusable shopping bags
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.
Clearing leaves from city streets
We are now clearing leaves from city streets.
If temporary "no stopping" signs are posted on your side of the street, please move your vehicle before 7am on the date marked on the sign.
VanDusen Festival of Lights
Come out to an enchanting winter garden with themed areas, tasty treats, unique light features, and holiday music from November 26 to January 3 at VanDusen.
Buy tickets now.
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.
