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.
2026 Utility Rate Schedule
Please see the attached file for the current 2026 Utility Rates & Fees.
Download a File:
2026 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
Village of Sparta Seeks to Fill Vacant Planning Commission Position
The Village of Sparta is seeking applicants to fill a vacant Planning Commission position.
If interested, please email the Village Manager at villagemanager@spartami.org or drop off a letter of interest at Village Hall, located at 276 W. Division Street, Sparta, MI 49345, and provide the following information by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026:
- Why you are interested in serving on the Village of Sparta Planning Commission?
- What experience/background do you bring?
- Any other information you would like, such as place of employment, skills, education, etc.
- You must be 18 years of age or older. The Village President, with the concurrence of the village council, may appoint 1 non-resident to the planning commission. All current members are residents so a non-resident may be considered. However, an applicant that is a village resident is preferred
The Planning Commission advises the Sparta Village Council on zoning ordinance amendments and other zoning matters. The commission also reviews and approves site plans for development within the Business and Downtown zoning districts, and occasionally residential zoning districts, as dictated by the zoning ordinance.
Planning Commission members are compensated $50 per meeting, paid annually at the end of each year of service. The commission typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Complex, 276 W. Division Street. Special meetings are occasionally called and are often held on Monday evenings.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Village Manager at (616) 887-8251 or email to the same address as above.
RFP- Engineering Service Ecklund Roadway & Stormwater Improvements
SERVICES(S) AND OR ITEM(S) REQUIRED:
The Village of Sparta is seeking proposals from qualified professional engineering firms to provide design engineering services for roadway and stormwater improvements on Ecklund Street within the Village limits.
NOTICE:
Proposals for service will be received electronically until March 11, 2026, at 12 pm and shall be submitted via email to the Director of Public Works.
After evaluation and review, proposals may be presented to the Village Council for contract award as required.
HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL:
Proposals must be submitted via email by the deadline. • Email Submission: Proposals shall be sent to bill@spartami.org with the “Ecklund Street Design Engineering RFP”.
Email Submission Requirements:
• Email attachments must not exceed 10 MB in size.
• All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
GENERAL CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND INFORMATION in the attached PDF Below:
Download a File:
RFP Details (PDF)
Division Street Water Service Event – Official Statement
The following memo from the Village of Sparta Public Works Director addresses the water service issue that occurred on Division Street during the week of January 12. The Village is releasing this statement to provide clarity to the public regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Download a File:
1-20-26 Division Street Water Issue Memo (PDF)
