COVID-19 in Vancouver
Wearing a mask is required if you need to visit City, Park Board, and library facilities.
Continue to stay home if you’re sick, avoid large gatherings, and keep 2 m apart from others.
Stay strong, support local businesses, and keep following public health orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Moving Vancouver Forward
We're supporting and accelerating economic and community recovery through new programs and initiatives.
What's new
Snow and ice removal
Clear snow and ice from sidewalks around your property by 10am every day or it may result in fines.
If you are unable to clear the snow, ask a neighbour for help or request a Snow Angel.
Submit your Empty Homes Tax declaration
Submit your 2020 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 2, 2021.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
New "rain-friendly" pop-up plazas
Check out and provide feedback on our four newly installed “rain friendly” pop-up plazas, located under the Cambie and Burrard bridges, that will keep you dry while enjoying some fresh air.
Share input: Local Food Action Plan
Provide your input on how Park Board parks, facilities, programs, and community connections can contribute to a just and sustainable local food system.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, and 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.
