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On October 28, 2024, Mayor Frank Scarpitti presented the 2025 City of Markham Budget. As part of the City’s budget consultation process, residents are encouraged to provide feedback. Learn more. Road safety is an important issue for Markham residents. We are creating a plan to make Markham’s streets and communities safer.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti was elected as Mayor of Markham in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He is Markham’s longest serving Mayor. Mr. Scarpitti was first elected to Markham Council in 1985, as a Regional Councillor.
The Property Tax and Assessment Department prepares and issues property tax bills to all property owners in the City of Markham, as well as collects property taxes and maintains all tax and assessment information.
A limited number of a paper copies of your collection schedule will be available at Markham Recycling Depots. Collection Frequency. Remember to have your material out at the curb by 7 AM on your pickup day or after 7 PM the night before. Recycling (Blue Box): Collected once a week; Organics (Green Bin): Collected once a week
Markham tap water is tested and safe to drink directly from the tap without further treatment or filtration. There is currently no mandate, from the provincial or federal government, or the City of Markham, requiring residents to install additional filtration equipment on their water systems.
Weekly Leaf & Yard Collection has started! A reminder that weekly leaf & yard collection begins October 29 until December 6. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted. Remember to set out all material by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Learn more guidelines for leaf & yard material collection.
Heritage Staff coordinates and implements the City's Heritage Conservation Program. Learn more about our local heritage and how we celebrate it through books, plaques, awards, festivals, tours and events.
Use the City of Markham Zoning Search Form below to request the permitted uses and development standards for any property within Markham, Ontario. Your request will be sent directly to the Building Standards Department for a response.
Parks. City of Markham parks, trails and public spaces promote a safe, active and healthy outdoor experience for residents and visitors. The City of Markham and its residents take pride in Keeping Markham Beautiful and encourage all users of outdoor spaces to do their part.
The City of Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 354,000 residents, is Canada’s high-tech capital and most diverse community, enjoying a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.
