Belding News & Notes

Welcome to Belding, Michigan

Warm and welcoming, a great place to live, work, grow a business and raise a family. That's our City of Belding, settled originally by Levi Broas in 1838. If you are interested in the history of Belding, read more here and learn about our Belrockton Museum, telling the colorful story of Belding's past.

For what you need today and for the future, explore the rest of this website. Whether you are a resident, a business or someone just visiting, we make it easy to find what you need. Use the menu bar above, the Quick Links at left, or the Spyglass on the menu bar to search our site for anything. If you have questions or additional needs, please phone City offices at (616) 794-1900.

We are always happy to help. Thank you for visiting our City website, and for your interest in the City of Belding.

Recreation Advisory Board vacancy

The Recreation Advisory Board is a five person committee appointed by the City Council with three-year terms. The current vacancy for is a citizen residing within the city limits. The Board advises the city council and city manager on matters concerning recreation in the city and makes recommendations to the city council on the location of sites for parks and recreational areas. The board also recommends such measures as it deems necessary and proper for the betterment of the city recreation program. If interested in this volunteer position, please fill out the application by clicking on the link below, and submit it to the City Clerk, 120 S. Pleasant St., Belding, MI 48809.

Download a File:
Board and Commission Application (PDF)

Planning Commission public hearing

The Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the depot. Please click on the link to view the public hearing notice.

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Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

Electronic Sign

The electronic message sign located on the northwest corner of Congress and Bridge is available to non-profit community and civic groups. The sign will be used primarily to provide messages that have a city-wide impact for events or activities that are open and available to the public. Please click on the link to view the Electronic Sign Guideline Policy and Electronic Message Sign Application.

Download a File:
Electronic Sign Guidance Policy and Application (PDF)

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. Just click the link below and follow the page instructions. Let us know if you have questions or comments.

Visit Online:
City of Belding Official Payments

Smart 911 Profile Creation

Residents are encouraged to create a Smart 911 Profile for Emergency Notifications. Please click on the link below for more information.

Download a File:
Smart 911 Profile Creation (PDF)

Belding Police Department Reserve Unit - positions open

The Belding Police Department Reserve Unit is accepting applications for the position of Reserve Police Officer. Please click on the link for more information.

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Belding Police Department Reserve Unit position openings (PDF)