Arts and Culture
Cultural Services
Creative City Task Force
Office of Cultural Affairs
Vancouver Civic Theatres
Hastings Park/Pacific National Exhibition
Engineering Services
Film Office
Vancouver Park Board
Art Programs
Community links
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Building and Development
Permit and Licence Application Forms
View Online Maps including VanMap to Check Zoning
Development Permits - will determine if your building ideas are suitable for your neighbourhood with respect to zoning.
Building Permits - needed for any new building, or for changes to a building, to ensure that the building is safe and complies with the City’s Building By-law.
Occupancy Permits - required when the new or renovated buildings are ready to be lived in.
Plumbing Permits - needed when new water pipes are installed in any building, new or old.
Gas Permits - needed when new gas pipes are installed in any building, new or old.
Electrical Permits - needed when electrical wiring is installed in any building, new or old.
Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) - includes Zoning and Development, Subdivision, Building, Plumbing, Building Grades, Electrical, Secondary Suites, Gas Fitting, Sign, Tree and some Miscellaneous fees
Rental Property Licences
Residential Business Requirements
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City Budget and Taxes
City Budgets and Financial Services
Property Tax Information
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Community Information
Online maps, including VanMap
Community Web Pages
Find out about the many neighbourhoods that make up the City of Vancouver.
 GVTV
GVTV is a television series about governance issues at the municipal level.
Search for a Community Group
 Solving a Neighbourhood Problem
Community Policing Offices
Firehalls Listing
Public Libraries Listing
Getting married in B.C. 
Note: Vancouver City Hall does not perform marriage ceremonies.
Marriage, birth, death, adoption certificates
Issued by the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency
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Complaints
Engineering Services Requests
Public Health Complaints (air quality, food safety, garbage, noise and smoking)
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology - Downtown Campus (BCIT)
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Langara College
Open Learning Agency
Simon Fraser University
SFU at Harbour Centre
VSB - Adult and Continuing Education
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver School Board
University of British Columbia
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Employment Opportunities and Related Info
 Jobs with the City
Lifeguard Opportunities
Lifeguard Training School
Vancouver Police Department Career Opportunities
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Garbage and Recycling
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Heritage
City Heritage Conservation Program
City Archives
Cultural Affairs
Heritage Walking Tour Brochures
Downtown Historic Railway
Vancouver Heritage Foundation
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Housing, Landlords and Tenants
Social Housing
BC Housing
 Secondary Suites
Rental Property Licences
BC Residential Tenancy Office
Vancouver Police Lost & Found Property
Tenants Assistance Program
(TRAC, Tel: 604-255-0546, hotline: 1-800-665-1185).
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New to Vancouver
Newcomer’s Guide
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Neighbourhood Cleanup and Beautification
Grafitti Management Program
Keep Vancouver Spectacular
Up Front Garden Competition
Greenways
 Green Streets Program
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Organizing Events on City Property
Planning your Event on City Property
Planning your Event in City Parks
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Parks Board Recreation Services
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Parking
Residential Parking
 Parking Regulations
Pay a Parking Fine
Parking Ticket Enquiries/Disputes
Disabled Parking Permits
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Pets and Animals
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Planning Process and Programs
Planning Department
City Plans and Community Visions
Transportation Planning
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Public Health
Four Pillars Drug Strategy
The Four Pillars Drug Strategy is the City of Vancouver's policy and plan for reducing drug-related harm in Vancouver.
Environmental Trends and Indicators
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Environmental Protection
Restaurant Inspections and Closures
B.C. Medical Services Plan - Healthcare
West Nile virus info and mosquito control tips
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Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
 Vancouver Police
Community Policing Centres
Fire and Rescue Services
E-Comm - Emergency Communications Centre
Fire Safety Tips
Emergency Prepardeness Initiatives
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Social Planning
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Sports and Recreation
Online Community Centre Guides
Community Events Calendar
Post your own community gathering or workshop, and search for other events in your neighbourhood.
City Owned Golf Courses
Cycling in Vancouver
Vancouver Parks
Outdoor Playing Fields
Vancouver Beaches
Swimming
Seniors Programs
Special Needs Access
Outdoor Basketball, Beach Volleyball & Picnics
Skateboard Parks
Tennis Courts
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Skateboard Parks
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Staff Directory
Use Quickfind to search for city staff contact information and to find answers to frequently asked questions about city government and services.
Street Improvements
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Transportation In and Around Vancouver
Road Construction
Transportation Planning
Public Buses, SkyTrain & SeaBus
 Cycling in the City
Downtown Historic Railway
Carpooling - Ride Share
Vancouver International Airport
Port of Vancouver
BC Ferries
West Coast Express
Via Rail - transcontinental
Amtrak - to/from Seattle
Buses to other Cities
Commuter Flights
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Utilities:
Water & Sewer Services
Request for Service
Engineering Service Requests
Place service requests for a variety of issues such as garbage collection and street light repairs.
Electricity - BC Hydro
Gas - Terasen Gas
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Yards and Trees
Caring For and Removing Trees
Residential Tree Information
If you have an underground electrical service to your home, call BC Hydro before digging up your yard: 604-224-9376.
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Your Voice in the City
Get Involved
Find out more about different ways you can get involved in local decision-making.
Municipal Election Information
Vancouver Charter
The Vancouver Charter is a unique, provincially enacted piece of legislation that empowers and regulates the City of Vancouver and how it governs, provide services and holds elections.
Getting involved in city government:
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