EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2025, AT 9:00P.M. - THE CITY HAS DECLARED A SNOW EMERGENCY. PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ALL CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOTS UNTIL STREETS ARE COMPLETELY CLEARED. RESIDENTS MAY PARK IN MUNICIPAL LOT #5 DURING THIS TIME.

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2025 Leaf Collection

Please click here for the map and information regarding 2025 Leaf Collection   Leaf collection will continue the week of November 24 on the NORTH SIDE, and the week of December 1 on the SOUTH SIDE, weather permitting.

Tree Inventory

TREE INVENTORY STARTING The City of Belvidere has been awarded a $76,650.00 grant by the Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative to improve our community tree canopy.  Representatives of Great Lakes Urban Forestry will begin the inventory of all trees located on public right-of-way and city-owned properties on Monday November 28th.  The inventory work will […]

Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy for the City of Belvidere

I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the City of Belvidere for 2025 will be held on December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 401 Whitney Boulevard, Belvidere, Illinois. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing […]

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas Tree Collection: Rock River will provide free collection and disposal of Christmas trees each year at no additional cost to residents during the first two weeks of January each year.

ComEd Important Tree Trimming Information

Tree trimming will begin soon. Trees and branches that interfere with power lines can create safety hazards and cause power outages.  Preventative tree maintenance helps avoid power outages. Within the next 3 months we will trim trees, branches and vines that interfere or have the potential to interfere with power lines. In some cases, tree […]

Information Regarding Recent Storm

Important Information City crews clear public roads only. Trees on houses, garages, or driveways = call a tree service or your insurance. Do not touch trees tangled in powerlines — ComEd must clear those. If you need help clearing debris and it’s not an emergency, reach out to a local contractor, your insurance company, or community […]

Electric Aggregation Program

CITY OF BELVIDERE Electric Aggregation Program Information  The City of Belvidere is again continuing our municipal aggregation program with MC Squared Energy Services. Ratepayers will be charged the exact same rate as ComEd and will continue to be billed by ComEd. There will be virtually no changes to residents. Belvidere residents approved an aggregation program […]