Welcome to Sparta

Welcome to the Village of Sparta, Michigan

Sparta Is TraditionThe warm and friendly Village of Sparta is located just north of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sparta is a great place to raise a family and grow a business.

Sparta Is Tradition. On this website, you'll find information about our parks, finances, news/announcements, and departments of the Village, as well as important links to the community, resources and document downloads.

Whether you are a long-time resident or new to the area, we want to help you, and we are glad you're here.



Get Your Utility Bills By Email

Learn About paperless Utility BillingNow you can have your utility bills emailed to you. Sign up for paperless utility billing from the Village of Sparta.

Visit our Water, Sewer and Utilities page to learn more.



2025 Utility Rate Schedule

Village of Sparta, Home Page, 2025 Utility Rate SchedulePlease see the attached file for the current 2025 Utility Rates & Fees.

Download a File:
2025 Utility Fee Schedule (PDF)



Online Bill Pay

Village of Sparta, Home Page, Pay Your Water/Sewer Bill Online The Village of Sparta has recently switched over to BS&A Online to process water/sewer bills and property tax payments. Click here to pay your bill online.

Residents are encouraged to create a BS&A Online account, although it is not required to make a payment. Setting up an account will allow you to see the payment history, receipts, water usage, and more. You can pay with cash, credit card, and check through our office at 156 E Division Street or via US mail to pay fees.

Payments will be posted in real-time, so as soon as you enter your payment, it will automatically be deducted from your account. Please note there is a fee of 3% when you pay with a credit card with a minimum fee of $2.00.



Village News & Notes

Upcoming Public Hearings

Public Hearings – December 15, 2025
Notice is hereby given that two public hearings will be held on December 15, 2025. Notices for each hearing have been published in the Grand Rapids Press in accordance with state law.

  1. Special Planning Commission Meeting – December 15th 5:30 PM
    The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several changes to the zoning ordinance. These amendments are primarily technical clean-ups to definitions within the B-District.
    • A copy of the proposed text will be available by November 26, 2025.
  2. Regular Village Council Meeting – December 15th 7:00 PM
    The Village Council will hold a public hearing on the following:
    • Proposed 2026 Budget
    • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
    • Utility Rates
    • Millage Levy (no change is proposed to the current rate of 12 mills)
    • Copies of the proposed budget and CIP will be available on December 1, 2025.
All interested parties are welcome to attend, ask questions, or offer comments. Residents may contact the Village Manager directly. Email is the quickest way to receive a response, though phone calls are welcome as well.



PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING


PUBLIC NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF SPARTA
KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN

The Sparta Village Council will hold a Special Meeting on Monday December 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sparta Village Complex located at 276 W. Division St. Sparta, MI 49345. The purpose of the special meeting is a Budget Workshop.

This notice is posted in compliance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Act, Act 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended. Questions or written comments may be directed to the Village Manager, James A. Lower at 276 W. Division St. Sparta, Michigan, Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.



We are MOVING...

The Village of Sparta is thrilled to announce that we will be moving to our new location at 276 W Division!

Due to our office move and the upcoming holiday, the Village of Sparta offices will be open for limited hours, one day only during the week of November 24–27, 2025.

  • 11/24 7:30 am - 10:00 am (156 E Division)
  • 11/25 Closed
  • 11/26 Closed
  • 11/27 Closed - Thanksgiving
During this time, our offices will be closed to the public, but staff will remain available by phone and email. Normal hours will resume Monday, December 1, 2025 at our new location, 276 W Division.



Leaf Collection Notice

Yard waste collection is officially over for the season. Please keep leaf piles free of sticks, brush, and garden waste, as these items will not be collected.

  • Leaf Collection Ends: The week of December 1, 2025, or upon the first significant snowfall, whichever occurs first.
Loose Leaf Pick-Up Guidelines:

  • Rake leaves into piles between the curb and sidewalk (or at the edge of the road if there’s no curb or sidewalk)
  • We kindly ask residents to place leaf piles 2–3 feet away from any structures such as signs, mailboxes, or trees to allow for safe and efficient pickup.
  • Do NOT bag leaves, this is a loose leaf collection program.
  • Do NOT rake leaves into the street, residents are responsible for clearing any leaves that end up there.
  • Please also keep piles free of pet waste, grass clippings, stumps, or trash.
  • Avoid parking vehicles in front of leaf piles so the vacuum truck can reach them easily.?
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding as we transition from yard waste bag collection to loose leaf pickup.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Department of Public Works at (616) 887-9303.

Village of Sparta
Department of Public Works