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Sparta Township, Michigan
Welcomes You

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

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

At the center 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 9,110 (per the 2010 census).

Our website offers important Sparta resources, downloads and links. Please call our offices at 616-887-8863 if you have questions. Thank you for your interest in Sparta Township.

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
  • 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
  • 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.

Sparta Civic Center, New Website Page

Sparta Civic CenterThe Sparta Civic Center is now managed by the Village of Sparta and has a new page on the Village of Sparta website. You can see photos, check the Civic Center calendar, and request rental reservations.

If you have questions about the Sparta Civic Center, please phone Village of Sparta offices at (616) 887-8251.

News, Notes & Events

Sparta Township Planning Commission ~ Tuesday, April 13, 2021

SPARTA TOWNSHIP
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 7 P.M.

Sparta Civic Center
75 N Union St #4
Sparta, MI 49345

And Zoom:
Link: https://zoom.us/j/3220076269?pwd=cDhDY0ppaEE4TkR5MDh2eU5xcW1pUT09
Meeting ID: 322 007 6269
Passcode: 46
Call In Phone Number: 1 312 626 6799 US Chicago (For outside Chicago/Michigan region you can find your number here https://zoom.us/u/acqETcmxhE)

Download a File:
Agenda (PDF)

Property Tax Information

2020 Winter property taxes were due February 16th. Late payments will be accepted at the township until 5:00 pm March 1. Postmarks and debit/credit cards are not accepted; there is a drop box for payments by the front entry. After March 1, all payments must be made to the Kent County Treasurer. Property tax payment information can be found at this link. There is no fee to access your own property. There is a fee to look at other parcels.
https://www.bsaonline.com/Home/WelcomePage

COVID-19 Updates from Kent County

For up-to-date information and education regarding the COVID-19 virus, please see the link below:

https://www.accesskent.com/Health/coronavirus.htm

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Sparta Township, Michigan

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