Moving to Niagara Falls

Welcome to Niagara Falls! Our city is a beautiful, fun, and friendly place with lots to offer. You’ll find the excitement of a big city, but with the comfort and charm of a smaller community.

If you are new to Niagara Falls or planning on moving, you can find helpful links and information here. 

City Guide

Designed to be both practical and easy to use, this new tool offers Niagara Falls residents a useful resource for quickly finding the essential services and amenities offered by the City.

Learn more on our City Guide page.

Employment 

Join our team at the City of Niagara Falls!

Explore exciting opportunities that match your skills and ambitions! Begin a fulfilling career journey with us! Check out our employment opportunities and find your perfect fit!

Child care 

If you're moving here with kids, finding child care is likely one of your top priorities. The Niagara Region's Child Care Registry makes it easy to search and apply for licensed child care and before-and-after-school programs in one place.

Schools

Niagara Falls residents have several high-quality education opportunities available to them. Three boards of education with elementary and secondary schools in the city offer instruction in English, French, or French immersion. 

• District School Board of Niagara (DSBN)
• Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB)
• Conseil scolaire du district catholique centre-sud (CSDCCS)

Post-Secondary:

• Brock University is a short drive from Niagara Falls. It is situated in St. Catharine’s atop the Niagara Escarpment and offers many degree options from unique faculties and institutes
• Niagara College, has campuses in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Welland
• The University of Niagara Falls, Canada, is located in downtown Niagara Falls and is committed to innovative education and research for a digital world

Find a doctor

Find family doctors, walk-in clinics, and other healthcare options by visiting the Niagara Region's website.

Public transportation

Find bus routes and fares, and download apps on the Niagara Transit website.

Property taxes

Find everything you need to know about property taxes, from how they’re calculated to payment options. Learn about tax rates, assessments, and programs like tax deferrals for seniors or those with disabilities. Let us help you understand your property tax bill and how it supports local services.

Learn more on our Property Tax and Assessment page.

Other municipal services

In Niagara, two levels of local government work together to serve you. The City of Niagara Falls is your local government. We handle services like parks, recreation, roads, and libraries. The Niagara Region is the upper-tier government and looks after broader services like waste collection, public health, social services and public transit. Each level has its responsibilities, and we help keep our community running smoothly. For an overview of who does what, visit our Municipal Services page.