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.
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Sparta Township Tax Payments
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Township Public Meeting Video
Sparta Township Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
Watch Meetings Live or Recorded
Now you can watch Sparta Township public meetings live, or recorded, on the new Sparta Township YouTube Channel.
The township is streaming live video of its Sparta Township Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, plus recordings of those meetings for viewing later at any time.
Check the Township Event Calendar for public meeting days and times, and then tune at the Sparta Township YouTube Channel for the meeting you want to view.
Township Ordinances Page
Have 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.
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
- 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)
- Village leaf and brush pickup
- Village ordinance enforcement
- Village parks and streets
- Village property taxes
- Water and sewer concerns
Other Elected Officials
The link below provides a search site for information on Federal and State Elected Officials.
Sparta Districts
US Congressional 2nd District
State Senate 33rd District
State Rep. 90th District
County Commissioner 2nd District
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Government Look Up Website
News, Notes & Events
What Do Sparta Township Property Owners Receive in return for Their Township Taxes?
There has been a great deal of information circulating recently about Sparta Township, and the Township Board would like to provide clear, factual insight into what services are funded by the 0.94 mills paid by all township property owners which includes the Village residents.
Sparta Township levies a 0.9376 millage, which will generate approximately $400,000 in 2026 across the entire township, including the Village of Sparta property owners. For the average property owner, this equates to $78.64 per year, listed on your winter tax bill under SPARTA TWP OPER in the Tax Detail section.
For that annual investment of $78.64 Township, including the Village property owners receive access to a wide range of essential community services and resources, including but not limited to:
Sparta Fire Department, Sparta Township Library, SRA Sports Park, Assessing Services, Election Administration, Sparta Historical Society, Maintenance of Four Township Cemeteries and a dedicated Cemetery Sexton, and Farmland Preservation Programs.
In addition, your millage supports the operations of the Township Office and its elected officials, including the Township Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and four Township Trustees.
The township has successfully maintained a stable tax rate for more than 24 years, with no plans for an increase. We’ve tried to be good stewards of all our revenue including the township millage and still maintain all our community services with less than $80.00 per average parcel.
July Special Board of Review
Date Posted: June 17, 2025
Notice
2026 July Special Board of Review
Please be advised that on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Sparta Township Board of Review will meet to review and approve amendments to the assessment roll. The board will convene at 8:00 a.m. and adjourn upon its own motion.
Clifford A. Turner, Assessor
Dale Bergman, Secretary
Learn About Sparta
The 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 Township resources, downloads and links. Thank you for visiting these pages. Please phone our offices at (616) 887-8863 if you have questions.
Kent County
For questions regarding deed searches, mapping, etc., the County website will be of assistance.
https://www.accesskent.com/
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Sparta Township, Michigan
160 E. Division Street
Sparta, Michigan 49345
Phone: (616) 887-8863
Emergency: Phone 911
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
or by appointment.
(Closed Fridays,
Weekends, Holidays)