Welcome to City of Sydney

Access services like rates and parking permits, explore our parks, pools and libraries and discover our archives.

A woman sits at a white table in a library reading a book by a large glass window with plants outside. Another person is seated in the background.

From free workshops and classes to computer use and more, our libraries offer more than a quiet place to read.

City of Sydney / Abril Felman

Services

Frequently accessed

Waste & recycling

Collection and disposal services.

Building & construction

Development applications, permits and approvals.

Transport & parking

Parking and getting around the local area.

Pet & animal services

Business permits & approvals

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Get free expert sustainability support for strata buildings and businesses

Find grants, guides and other resources.

City of Sydney News

The latest updates from the City of Sydney. Stories, photos, videos and podcasts about our local area.

Supporting communities & businesses

We’re committed to increasing cultural participation, and helping businesses to innovate, adapt and grow.

Find opportunities to work with us

Our public works

We’re investing in a better Sydney – enhancing spaces, buildings and streets for a thriving future.

Close-up view of pink perforated metal panels with green brackets, photographed from below, with a tree and blue sky in the background.Building new infrastructure
Playground with slide and swings in the foreground, city skyscrapers and the Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background under a clear blue sky.Park & playground works
A person wearing a colourful dress and helmet rides a bicycle in a designated cycle lane along a city street lined with trees and buildings.Improving streets & public spaces
Joynton Avenue Creative Centre building exteriorBuilding & facility upgrades
The exterior of a large heritage building which is Customs House Library.Heritage guidelines & studies