Kelowna is located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley.
We facilitate and promote arts and culture to provide vision, direction, goals and funding.
Find ways to get involved and provide your input on various City projects, plans and services.
Learn more about how we can all work together to protect our natural environment.
Find out what’s going on with the City and in our community.
As one of the fastest growing cities in BC, good planning is critical for developing a sustainable and livable community.
Ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant community.
The Strong Neighbourhoods Program is designed to help build connection and engagement in our neighbourhoods.
Whether you're looking to plan, attend, or help out at an event, we've got you covered.
It's easy to get active outdoors in Kelowna - visit one of our parks, water parks or beaches.
Find ways to get active or learn a new skill, any time of year.
Find facilities and fields for community use including rental information.
Learn more about trees and forest ecosystems on City-owned properties, plus benefits to increasing our urban canopy.
Through strong financial management we deliver the programs, services and infrastructure that help make Kelowna a great place to live and conduct business.
Our annual budget aims for a balance between setting a reasonable tax rate and delivering services expected by residents and businesses.
Learn more about our bylaws and policies, as well as inspections and regulatory work related to the enforcement of specific City bylaws.
We are working towards becoming the best mid-sized city in North America thanks to the dedication of our employees and volunteers.
Find a City grant to help you with a variety of programs, projects or services.
Good government provides for the stewardship of public assets in the interests and well-being of our community.
City Hall hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
Our Mayor and Council sets priorities, establishes policies and makes decisions for the community as a whole.
Property taxes are due each year in July. Learn more about payment options, login to online billing and more.
Report graffiti! If it isn’t immediately removed, graffiti can act as an invitation for littering, loitering, additional graffiti, and other forms of crime.
Our cemetery occupies 50 picturesque acres at the base of Dilworth Mountain adjacent to the Kelowna Golf & Country Club.
Browse our maps and data to learn more about our city, parks, projects, developments and much more.
Request or access online City services anytime, day or night.
Find out who to call and learn more about emergency services. If this is an emergency, call 911.
Residential garbage, recycling and yard waste collection is managed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
Our water utility is one of four major water providers operating within municipal boundaries and serves approximately 60,000 customers.
Learn more about doing business with us, bidding procedures, various opportunities and more.
There are a variety of permits for both business and residential use that you may require.
By choosing Active Transportation (walking, cycling, using transit and carpooling), you can save money, get active & improve our environment.
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is your link to the world, serving over 2 million passengers annually and offering more than 70 daily non-stop commercial flights with nine airline partners.
Learn more about parking in Kelowna, including location of lots and parking stalls, rates, permits and ticket payment options.
The Kelowna Regional Transit System operates bus service throughout the Central Okanagan, including Kelowna.
Our crews maintain more than 1,600km of roadways. And our highways are maintained by the Province.
Traffic Operations is responsible for traffic signals, pedestrian-activated road crossing signals and yellow pedestrian activated warning flashers in the city.
A City building permit is required for any changes, alterations, or additions to a structure.
Learn more about development cost charges and developer incentives offered by the City.
Whether your project is big or small, we are committed to helping you through the process.
Find and apply on available City-owned properties.
Each property in Kelowna has a zoning classification that specifies the use of the land related to types of structures and activities allowed.
When a vacancy arises on the board, committee or commission selected above, your application will be reviewed.
If you require additional information about the committee appointment process or if you have any questions about any of the groups to which appointments are to be made, please contact the relevant City of Kelowna department. Departmental contact information is listed in the description for each committee found on our website.
Departmental liaisons submit recommendations on appointments to City Council for final approval.
Note: The personal information on this form is collected pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Local Government Act and will only be used for the purpose of processing your application to serve on a Council Committee.
The personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of processing your application to serve on a Council Committee. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at [email protected] or 250-469-8645. This information is being collected under Sec. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.