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Welcome to Sparta Township

Sparta Township is located in northern Kent County, Michigan, about 17 minutes north of Grand Rapids and 30 minutes from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Sparta Township OfficeThe west half of Sparta Township is on the "Ridge", a prime fruit-growing area, with many acres of beautiful orchards.

At the center of the Township is the Village of Sparta, a thriving small town.

The Rogue River runs through the east side of the Township.

Sparta has a library, museum, airport, diverse industry, fire department, and an excellent school system. Established in 1846, Sparta Township's current population, including the Village, is 9,395 (per the 2020 census).

Our website offers important Sparta resources, downloads and links. Thank you for visiting these pages. Please phone our offices at (616) 887-8863 if you have questions.

Ask the Township? Or the Village?

The Village of Sparta exists within the boundaries of Sparta Township. View the Township precinct map on our "Maps" page to see the Village boundaries.

Look to the Township to provide help with:

  • Assessment information
  • Building and related permits (for properties outside the Village limits)
  • Burning permits (call Fire Dept 887-0900)
  • Cemeteries
  • Dog licenses
  • Elections/voter registration
  • Maps
  • Non-village ordinance enforcement
  • Township property taxes

Ask the Village for help with:

  • Sidewalks
  • Building and related permits (for properties within the Village limits)
  • Sparta Civic Center
  • Village leaf and brush pickup
  • Village ordinance enforcement
  • Village parks and streets
  • Village property taxes
  • Water and sewer concerns
Search the Township website to find what you need. If questions, call the Township office at 616-887-8863, or the Village at 616-887-8251. Thank you.

Township Ordinances Page

Sparta Township OrdinancesHave a question about Township ordinances? Want to read or download a specific ordinance? Check our Township Ordinances page. The complete catalog of Sparta Township ordinances is now available online. Let us know if you need assistance.

Kent County

For questions regarding deed searches, mapping, etc., the County website will be of assistance.

https://www.accesskent.com/

News, Notes & Events

Sparta Township Board Meetings

Sparta Township Board MeetingsIf you'd like to watch Sparta Township Board meetings live in progress, and your web browser is compatible, you may use this Zoom link to do so, with the following Meeting ID and Passcode:

Meeting ID: 860 6238 6350
Passcode: 234764

Here are dates and times that Board meetings are presently scheduled for 2023. These dates and times are subject to change. Please phone us prior to any meeting to confirm it.

Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM

You may also download this iCalendar (.ics) file to add the meeting dates and times to your calendar system.

Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you.

Sparta Township Planning Commission Meetings

Sparta Township Planning Commission MeetingsIf you'd like to watch Sparta Township Planning Commission meetings live in progress, and your web browser is compatible, you may use this Zoom link to do so, with the following Meeting ID and Passcode:

Meeting ID: 847 4425 2060
Passcode: 389032

Here are dates and times that Planning Commission meetings are presently scheduled for 2023. These dates and times are subject to change. Please phone us prior to any meeting to confirm it.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM

You may also download this iCalendar (.ics) file to add the meeting dates and times to your calendar system.

Please let us know if you have questions. Thank you.

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Sparta Township, Michigan

160 E. Division Street
Sparta, Michigan 49345
Phone: (616) 887-8863
Fax: (616) 887-3823
Emergency: Phone 911

Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu 8am-5pm
Wed 8am-6pm
(Closed most Fridays,
Weekends, Holidays)

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