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.
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.
Kent County
For questions regarding deed searches, mapping, etc., the County website will be of assistance.
https://www.accesskent.com/
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
Visit Online:
Government Look Up Website
News, Notes & Events
Public Notice of March Board of Review
Notice
DATE posted: February 10, 2025
Reason: 2025 March Sessions – Schedule and Information
Please be advised that the following is the schedule for the March Board of Review sessions. All appearances require an appointment and will be held at the Sparta Township Office at 160 E. Division Street, Sparta, MI. Please call 616-887-8863 to make an appointment.
As much as possible, social distancing will be exercised.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday,
March 4, 2025 8:00 a.m. to AdjournmentOrganizational Meeting
Monday,
March 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Public Hearings (By Appointment)
Tuesday,
March 11, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Public Hearings (By Appointment)
The anticipated ratios and factors are:
Property / Classification / Ratio (%)Factor
Agricultural / 50.00 / 1.0000
Commercial / 50.00 / 1.0000
Developmental / 50.00 /1.0000
Industrial / 50.00 / 1.0000
Residential / 50.00 / 1.0000
Personal Property / 50.00 / 1.0000
Submitted by: Clifford A. Turner, Assessor
Download a File:
Notice of 2025 March Board of Review (PDF)
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.
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
Quick Links
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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 most Fridays,
Weekends, Holidays)