Home, Property and Environment

Learn the rules and regulations around setting up backyard fires, chimeneas and cooking fires at your home.

The City of St. Catharines offers resources such as basement flooding prevention tips and our flood alleviation program.

You should always call before digging to ensure the area is safe when planting trees, building fences or performing any other digging need.

Roll up your sleeves and join the City and the Clean the City Task Force for cleanup events in the spring and fall.

Discover more information on St. Catharines' natural environment, such as air quality, water quality, climate change considerations and Bee City Canada program.

Find out how to protect your home from frozen water lines, their causes, reporting a frozen water line, and who is responsible for repairs.

Niagara Region provides garbage recycling collection in St. Catharines. Learn more about services and schedules.

Discover how to get involved in St. Catharines' greening initiatives, such as our many community gardens.

Alectra Utilities provides electrical energy to approximately one million homes and business in 17 communities, including St. Catharines.

Learn about your property taxes as a landowner in St. Catharines and including instalment dates, payments, assessments, tax rates, assistance programs and more.

Rodent proof your home and learn more about our Residential Rat Control Rebate Program.

Find out more about our Zoning By-law, the difference between short-term rentals and B&Bs, and what to do regarding issues around noise, partying, parking and obnoxious behaviour.

Learn how to request a new tree for the road or boulevard in front of your property, as well as details around cutting or pruning trees, tree removals, our forestry services, and tree planting.

The City provides water utilities and services to residences and businesses in St. Catharines. Discover how you can pay your water bill, report an issue, conserve water, and more.