Like many residents, your experience of the City may start with your home and property, and expand to the environment surrounding it.
From taxes and utilities to permits and licences, the City's services ensure:
- Your home and community are safe
- Neighbourhoods are sustainable, liveable, and accessible
- A good quality of life is enjoyed by all Vancouver residents
Waste disposal
Learn about our waste disposal and recycling collection services, the Landfill and Transfer Station, and other recycling options.
Taxes
Learn more about property tax, the Empty Homes Tax (Vacancy Tax), and ways to pay your taxes.
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Water, sewer, and energy
Learn about our water, sewer, and energy goals: to provide safe drinking water, conserve water, protect waterways, and more.
Animals, trees, gardens, and lawns
Learn more about licenses, regulations, and resources for pets, backyard chickens, and urban wildlife.
Property use, noise, and graffiti
Learn about property use, noise, graffiti, and what you can do if you have concerns, and who can help.
Public safety
See how the City of Vancouver is working with citizens and businesses to keep our city safe.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
The City of Vancouver considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Utility and landfill bills
Find information about utility bills and transfer and landfill bills - how and when you will be billed, and how to pay your bill.
