Prince George city services, explained
Plain-language guides to City of Prince George services: garbage and recycling, water, property taxes, snow clearing, transit, permits, bylaws and more.
- Moving to Prince George: a new resident checklistA checklist for settling into Prince George: utilities, garbage day, alerts, MSP and a family doctor, ICBC, voting, schools and winter readiness.
- Garbage, recycling and the landfillHow curbside garbage and recycling work in Prince George: cart sizes and costs, set-out times, bear rules and where to take what the cart won’t.
- Water, sewer and sprinkling rulesWhere Prince George tap water comes from, year-round sprinkling rules, frozen pipes, leaks, water meters and what not to flush.
- Property taxes and utility billsPrince George property tax and utility due dates, how to pay, the home owner grant, MyCity accounts, utility rates and what if you fall behind.
- Snow clearing, winter parking and roadsHow Prince George plows its streets, when your road gets cleared, winter parking rules, spring sweeping, road closures and reporting potholes.
- Getting around by busA practical guide to Prince George Transit: fares, Umo, passes, handyDART, free-ride days, trip planning and service alerts.
- Parking downtown and around the hospitalParking in Prince George: free three-hour street parking, downtown lots and parkades, monthly and residential permits, paying or disputing tickets.
- Pools, arenas and recreation centresCanfor Leisure Pool, the Aquatic Centre renovation, public skating, City arenas, drop-in fees, the Leisure Access Program and program registration.
- Prince George Public LibraryPrince George Public Library branches, hours, free library cards, eBooks, interlibrary loans, home delivery, study rooms and free programs.
- Building permits, business licences and dog licencesBuilding, plumbing and sign permits in Prince George, business licences, home business rules, dog licence fees and where to apply online.
- Bylaws, animal control and wildlifeHow to report a bylaw problem in Prince George, pay or dispute a ticket, find off-leash dog parks, deal with lost pets, and stay bear smart.
- Emergency services, evacuations and alertsWho to call in Prince George for police, fire and ambulance, how to get emergency alerts, what evacuation orders mean and wildfire and flood prep.
- Health care in Prince George: hospital and urgent careUHNBC hospital emergency and lab hours, the Urgent and Primary Care Centre for same-day care, 8-1-1, finding a family doctor and MSP in Prince George.
- Schools, UNBC and CNCEducation in Prince George for newcomers: School District 57, registering a child, school trustees, UNBC, the College of New Caledonia and transit.
- Parks, trails and booking City spacesHow to book a Prince George park, sports field, school gym, arena or pool, what insurance you need and how special event permits work.
- Housing, zoning and the Official Community PlanHow land use works in Prince George: the 2025 Official Community Plan, zoning, suites and multi-unit housing, rezoning and the housing target.
- Seniors and accessibilityPrince George services for seniors and people with disabilities: handyDART, transit discounts, accessible pools, cart help and tax relief.
- Community support: food, shelter and crisis helpWhere to get help in Prince George: crisis and mental health lines, the food bank, shelters and warming centres, 211 and Indigenous services.
