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.



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 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

New Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Village of Sparta is pleased to once again offer curbside Christmas tree pickup for residents following the holiday season. This annual service provides a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of natural Christmas trees after the holidays.
Pickup Details

  • Dates: Monday, January 5, 2026, through Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Requirements:
    • Place trees at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5
    • Trees must be free of all decorations, including lights, tinsel, ornaments, and tree stands
    • Artificial trees will not be collected
Collected trees will be chipped and recycled into mulch, helping support environmentally responsible waste practices within the Village.
The Village is proud to continue offering this convenient seasonal service and encourages residents to take advantage of this hassle-free option for holiday tree disposal.
For questions or additional information, please get in touch with the Department of Public Works at 616-887-9303 or visit www.spartami.org.
Thank you for helping keep the Village of Sparta clean and green.



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 wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season.



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
A New Building with No Added Cost to Residents!

We are excited to welcome you to our new space and continuing to serve the community with convenience and care!