Finance Office and Transparency

Here find information about Village finances, taxes, fiscal transparency, and duties of the Village Treasurer and Finance Director.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I pay my taxes?

Tax bills are paid at both Village Hall and at the Township Hall.

How often are taxes collected?

Taxes for the Village are collected once a year and paid at Village Hall. Township and county taxes are collected twice a year and are paid at the Township Hall.

What are the current millage rates within the Village?

For permanent residences (PRE) the millage rate is 38.7234

For non-permanent residences, commercial, industrial, or vacant property (Non-PRE) the millage rate is 56.7234

Finance Office Contact Information

Treasurer & Finance Director: David Carpenter

156 E. Division St.
Sparta, MI 49345

Phone:(616) 887-8251
Fax:(616) 887-1114
Email: David Carpenter



The Village Treasurer and Finance Director is responsible for managing the financial aspects for the Village. The Village Treasurer is tasked with receiving all money belonging to and receivable by the Village. The Treasurer also keeps accounts for all receipts and expenditures. The Treasurer has charge over all money, bonds, mortgages, notes, leases, and evidences of value belonging to the Village.





Financial Audit Information

The Village has an annual audit of all funds performed by Siegfied Crandall.

Download a File:
2023 Audit Document (PDF)
2022 Audit Document (PDF)
2021 Audit Document
2020 Audit Document
2019 Audit Document
2018 Audit Document
2017 Audit Document



Pension & Other Post Employment Benefit Report

Per Act 202 of 2017 the Village of Sparta is required to annually have the following report completed. This report is to be posted on the Village website and provided to the Village Council.

Download a File:
2021 OPEB Report (PDF)
2020 OPEB Report (PDF)
2019 Pension & OPEB Report (Excel)



Freedom of Information Act Resources

For all non Police Related FOIA questions please contact - James A. Lower, Village Manager.

If you have a Police Related FOIA question please contact Police FOIA Coordinator - Sgt. David Price.

Download a File:
Affidavit of Indigency Fillable Form (PDF)
FOIA Request Form Fillable (PDF)
Village of Sparta FOIA Policy (PDF)
Fee Itemization Form (PDF)
Appeal of Denial of Request (PDF)
Appeal of Fee (PDF)