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 276 W 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.
- 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. - 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.
Upcoming Holiday Closures
The Village of Sparta offices will be closed on the following dates:
- Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve
- Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Christmas Day
- Thursday, January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
We have MOVED.
The Village is thrilled to announce that we have relocated to our new building at 276 W. Division Street, conveniently located right next door to the Police Station. This move allows us to better serve our residents by bringing all Village services together under one roof.
At our new location, you can take care of:
- Utility payments
- Village taxes
- Zoning and permits
- Department of Public Works (DPW) services/parks
- Village meetings held in our new council chamber
We are excited to welcome you to our new space and continuing to serve the community with convenience and care!
