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

• 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