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Welcome to the City of Belding, Michigan
Spanning over five miles, with a population of about six thousand residents, the charming City of Belding is located in the northwestern part of Ionia County, Michigan (map).
This is the City of Belding municipal website. We hope you find the information here useful.
The menu tabs and Quick Links should help you find what you need. Or, enter a word or phrase into the "Search..." box above, and if the website has a matching page or document, you will get a link.
If you are interested in the history of the City of Belding, visit our "Belding Museum and City History" page and learn about our Belrockton Museum, telling the colorful story of Belding's past.
Please let us know how we can be helpful to you. Thank you.
Bruce Meyers
Mayor, City of Belding, Michigan
Master Plan Survey
The City of Belding is in the process of updating its Master Plan. The plan serves as a guide for growth and development in the City. Participating in the survey is one way the City is gathering feedback to help make Belding a better place to live, work and play!
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. You can compete the survey online through November 1, 2024, by clicking on the link below.
Your input matters!
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City Breaks Ground for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Belding City Council Members along with Fleis & Vandenbrink, hosted a groundbreaking event for the new wastewater treatment plant on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The construction is projected to take more than two years to complete.
About Belding
Belding is a warm and welcoming community, a great place to raise a family and grow a business. The City's downtown is filled with historical buildings, such as the Pere Marquette Depot, Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library and the Belding Museum at the Historic Belrockton, which also offers an interactive children's museum. Although Belding is a small town, we are not small on things to do!
There are five parks, with four of them being located along the Flat River, which are known for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing. We also have an accessible kayak launch dock. Lightning Bend is a 128-acre nature preserve along the Flat River with an amazing disc golf course known as SMASH Park. We have beautiful walking trails throughout the city, a skateboard park, and a second-to-none Veteran's Memorial. The state game area located in the northeastern portion of the city offers hunting, fishing and recreation opportunities.
Belding is home to the annual Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, an annual Labor Day celebration and an annual Home for the Holidays celebration. Public transit services are offered through Dial-A-Ride, both locally and to two of our neighboring cities. Please phone us at (616) 794-1900 with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in our community.
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The scenic Flat River winds its way through Belding's beautiful parks.
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The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is a community treasure.
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Long ago known as the Silk City, the Belding family once operated silk mills here.
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The Belrockton Museum was once a dormitory for Belding silk factory workers.
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The Belding Depot is a popular gathering place and setting for City of Belding Council meetings.
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The Belding Fire Department is always ready, helping to keep Belding citizens safe.
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Belding is a great place to raise a family and make a good life.
Notice of Upcoming Board/Commission Vacancies
One (1) seat on the Planning Commission will expire on December 31, 2024. The appointed member will serve a three (3) year term, expiring on December 31, 2027.
One (1) seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will expire on December 31, 2024. The appointed member will serve a three (3) year term, expiring on December 31, 2027.
For more information, or to complete an Application for Consideration for Appointment to a City Board/Commission please visit: https://belding.mi.us/boards_commissions.php or contact the City Clerk at j.ortego@ci.belding.mi.us or by calling 616-794-1900, extension 210.
Applications are due by November 30, 2024.
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Water Quality Report
The current Water Quality Report for the City of Belding can be viewed by clicking on the link below labeled 2023. We have also included links to this report for prior years as well. For questions, please contact City Hall at 616-794-1900 extension 100, and the receptionist will direct your call to the appropriate party.
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CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE INFORMATION
Please visit our City Clerk's Office page for information on becoming a candidate for City Council.
"Public Notices" Page
The City of Belding publishes Public Notices for the community to view and act on. These notices may contain public meeting information and meeting dates, event information, City service or public safety information, or other important notifications.
Please visit and bookmark our Public Notices page to view the latest updates.
Do you have a question or suggestion for the city? Please click here: Questions and Suggestions.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASE
We know that you have many questions regarding the new wastewater treatment plant and the recent water and sewer rate increase. Please click on the link below as it may contain answers to many of the questions that you may have.
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Pay Water Bill and Property Taxes Online
We've created an online method for you to pay water bills and property taxes to the City of Belding. Visit our Online Bill Pay page and follow the instructions. Let us know if you have questions or comments.
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City of Belding
120 S. Pleasant Street
Belding, Michigan 48809
Phone: (616) 794-1900
Fax: (616) 794-0091
Emergency: Phone 911
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm
To Contact a City Department Head,
Visit our City Staff Directory Page