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)
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. We will NOT be able to accept credit card payments for permits or other fees at this time. You will need to pay with a check or cash through our office at 156 E Division Street or via US mail to pay fees. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Water Reliability & AMP RFP
See document below for details.
Download a File:
RFP Document & Instructions (PDF)
RFP thru MDOT for Sparta Airport (8D4)
Projects
Construct Taxiway Connectors, Reconstruct Taxiway, Remove Taxiway Direct Connector at Paul C. Miller – Sparta Airport (8D4), Sparta
Posted: January 28, 2025
Due: February 18, 2025
County: Kent
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/mobility/aeronautics/planning-development/advertisements
New Village of Sparta RFP's
The Village of Sparta has released two additional RFP's, both of which are due February 20th, 2025 at 2pm. Details can be found in the attached documents. One is for Lead Service line replacements. The other is for driveway and drainage upgrades to our Water Treatment Facility.
Download a File:
Water Treatment Plant Driveway & Drainage (PDF)
Lead Service Line Replacement RPF (PDF)
Brush & Grass Clippings Pick-Up 2025
Brush and Grass Clipping Bag(s) Pickup Details:
Brush Pick-Up:
• Start Date: April 7, 2025.
• Schedule: Brush will be collected on the first Monday of each month.
• Brush Size Limit: Brush size is limited to a maximum diameter of 4 inches. Larger materials will not be collected.
Placement:
• Place brush between the sidewalk and curb, not on the street.
• Align smaller branches with cut ends facing the road. Larger branches should have cut ends facing in the direction of traffic flow.
Monthly Brush Pick-Up Dates:
• April 7
• May 5
• June 2
• July 7
• August 4
• September 8
• October 6
Grass Clipping Pick-Up:
• Start Date: April 7, 2025.
• Schedule: Grass clippings will be picked up weekly.
• Set-Out Time: Grass clipping bags must be placed out by 7:00 AM on Monday each week.
•Grass Clipping Bags:
• Grass clippings must be placed in recyclable (paper) bags.
• Each bag must weigh no more than 50 pounds. Bags exceeding this weight will not be collected.
• Place grass-clipping bags next to the brush pile (if it is also a brush day).
Additional Instructions:
• Do not block sidewalks with brush or grass-clipping bags.
• Do not mix leaves, garden waste, or grass clippings with brush piles.
• Brush exceeding 4 inches in diameter will not be accepted during this time.
End of Service:
The last day for brush and grass pick-up will be October 7th.
Prohibited Items:
• No commercial dumping, stumps, or root balls are allowed.
• No plastic bags for grass clippings.
For any questions or additional information, please contact:
• The Village Office at (616) 887-8251
• DPW staff at (616) 887-9303