City Services & Info
Quick access to city services, contacts, and helpful resources for Ward 4 residents
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Fee Assistance in Recreation (FAIR)
Financial assistance for low-income adults and seniors to access City of Guelph recreation programs, pools, arenas, and fitness centres.
Marriage Licences & Civil Ceremonies
Apply for a marriage licence and book a civil marriage ceremony at Guelph City Hall. Two-step process required.
Animal Licensing & Wildlife
Get a dog or cat licence, register your pet, report a lost animal, or learn about urban wildlife in Guelph. Lost/distressed animals: Guelph Humane Society.
Guelph Humane Society
Report lost pets, animals in distress, or adopt. Provides animal licensing services on behalf of the City.
Guelph Transit Mobility Services
Wheelchair accessible transit service for residents with disabilities or mobility challenges. Book rides and get schedule information.
Report a Bylaw Issue
Report noise complaints, property standards violations, parking issues, illegal signs, or encroachments. Use the online map tool or call directly.
Large Item & Bulk Pickup
Book a free large item pickup for furniture, appliances, and other oversized waste. Also find your garbage & recycling collection schedule.
Affordable Bus Pass Program
Subsidized Guelph Transit bus passes for residents living on a low income. Apply through the City of Guelph.
Alectra Power Outages
Check the real-time power outage map for Guelph or report a new outage. Alectra is available 24/7 for electrical emergencies.
Guelph Parking Permits & Downtown Parking
Find downtown parking, apply for residential parking permits, and learn about the Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking violations.
Tree Permits & Bylaws
Apply for a tree removal permit, report a hazardous tree on City property, or learn about Guelph's tree protection bylaws.
Report a Pothole or Road Issue
Report potholes, damaged sidewalks, traffic signal problems, or request road maintenance in Ward 4 or anywhere in Guelph.
Guelph City Hall
Main municipal offices for the City of Guelph. Contact for general city services, permits, licences, and civic inquiries.
Waste Collection & Recycling
Blue box, green bin, garbage, and bulk item pickup schedules. Find your collection day and what goes in each bin.
Guelph Transit
Public bus service covering all of Guelph including Ward 4 routes. Trip planning, schedules, and passes available online.
Guelph Police Service
Non-emergency police line for Ward 4 and all of Guelph. For emergencies always call 911.
Guelph By-law Compliance
Report by-law issues including property standards, noise, parking, zoning, and animal control.
Guelph Building Permits & Licences
Apply for building permits, zoning certificates, and business licences through the City of Guelph.
Guelph Roads & Traffic
Road maintenance, pothole reporting, traffic signals, sidewalks, and winter road clearing.
Guelph Fire Department
Fire safety inspections, community outreach, and fire prevention programs. For emergencies call 911.
Guelph Water Services
Drinking water quality reports, billing, water meters, service connections, and wastewater information.
Guelph Parks & Recreation
Parks, trails, arenas, pools, community centres, and program registration for all ages in the City of Guelph.