Welcome to Sparta
Welcome to the Village of Sparta, Michigan
The 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
Now 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
Please see the attached file for the current 2025 Utility Rates & Fees.
Download a File:
2025 Utility Fee Schedule (PDF)
Online Bill Pay
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
Yard Waste and Leaf Collection Notice
The Village of Sparta would like to thank all residents for their participation in this year’s yard waste bag and brush collection programs. These services help keep our community clean and ensure that our storm drains remain clear.
Following feedback from several residents, the Village has extended the yard waste bag collection through Monday, October 20, 2025. This extension provides residents additional time to complete their fall garden and lawn clean-up while leaf collection begins.
Important Dates:
- Loose Leaf Vacuum Collection Begins: Monday, October 6, 2025
- Final Yard Waste Bag Collection: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Leaf Collection Ends: The week of December 1, 2025, or upon the first significant snowfall, whichever occurs first
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Department of Public Works at (616) 887-9303.
Thank you for helping keep the Village of Sparta looking its best this fall!
Village of Sparta
Department of Public Works