Living in St. John's

Are you a resident of St. John's?  Our goal is to provide the programs and services that add to your quality of life and to promote a healthy city. This section of our website includes information on the many of the services that matter most to you, including:

• Animal services, through our Humane Services division, including pet rescue and adoption
• Fire and emergency services, offered to us and surrounding municipalities by the St. John's Regional Fire Department
• Garbage and recycling, curbside and at Robin Hood Bay Regional Waste Management Facility
• Non-profit housing, and our Affordable Housing Strategy
• Taxation, which provides over 70% of our operating capital
• Water and wastewater service, delivering high quality water to your home and ensuring for the effective treatment of wastewater in our city

Our neighbourhoods are the building blocks of community; learn more about the City's neighbourhood profiles.

And, find out information from our staff experts on issues that affect your property, like pest control measures, tree and yard care and safety precautions you can take for emergency situations.