Welcome to Belding, Michigan

Welcome to the City of Belding, MichiganThe City of Belding is located in Ionia County, Michigan and was settled by Levi Broas in 1838.

If you are interested in the history of the City of Belding, read more here and learn about our Belrockton Museum, telling the colorful story of Belding's past.

We are always happy to help. Please phone City offices at (616) 794-1900 if you have questions. Thank you for visiting our City website, and for your interest in the City of Belding.

Bruce Meyers, Mayor, City of BeldingThis is the City of Belding municipal website. We hope you find the information here useful.

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Belding is a warm and welcoming community, a great place to raise a family and grow a business. Please let us know how we can be helpful to you. Thank you.

Bruce Meyers
Mayor, City of Belding, Michigan

Brush and Yard Waste Pick-Up 2022

Brush Pickup—2022
Brush pick-up is scheduled for the last full week of each month, April through October, starting on the following dates:
April 25, May 23, June 20, July 25, August 22, September 26 and October 24

Please place brush at the street by 7am on the dates listed above but no earlier than the 18th of each month. The total amount of brush and limbs per household shall not exceed 10 cubic yards per month. Brush must be less than 10’ (ft.) in length and must be placed parallel to the edge of the road, but not in the road. To ensure pick-up, please locate brush in a clear area, at least 4’ (ft.) away from any Consumers poles and guy cables, telephone poles, walls, fences, mailbox, overhead wires, or any other obstacles that will prevent a safe and efficient pick-up for the staff and equipment.

Yard Waste Pickup—2022
***NEW PICK-UP DATE***

Yard waste pickup will start on MONDAY April 25th and will continue every MONDAY. Bags must be biodegradable and must not exceed 35 pounds, and cannot contain other materials such as rocks, shingles, garbage, sticks or brush. Please place bags at the curb by MONDAY at 7am but no earlier than 6pm on Sunday, April 24th. All brush needs to be at the street by 7am on dates above, but not before the 18th of the month. There is no loose-leaf pick-up in the Spring.

Water Quality Report

Water Quality ReportYou may access the 2021 City of Belding Water Quality Report at water.belding.us.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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.

"Public Notices" Page

City of Belding 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. You may also Questions and Suggestions with any questions.

City of Belding Employee Spotlight
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Public Works Employees Are First Responders Too

On September 11, 2001, tragic events changed the way that we as Americans view our country, the world, and the effects of international politics. Pride in our country and for those who serve and protect us has soared from that sad time in history. Since then, we have pledged our admiration and pride to the hundreds of firefighters and police officers and medical professionals (many who gave their lives) that worked tirelessly to save lives and minimize injuries at the World Trade Center. Personally, I will always admire all police, fire and medical personnel for not only what they did during that tragic time, but also for their sacrifices and dedication both before and after that horrible day.
There is however, a significant group of public servants who also gave their all on those tragic days both during and after the attacks. Those people are public works and public utility workers who served side by side with the other first responders on that fateful day. These public servants are all too often forgotten when the other heroes of the day are duly recognized and honored. They too worked tirelessly and around the clock with great personal sacrifice, having been exposed to the same harsh environment, but without the protective equipment that is typically provided to police and fire personnel. Today, these other public servants are also suffering the long-term effects of such exposure and are possibly experiencing high rates of cancer and respiratory problems, not to mention the emotional toll that such an occurrence would cause.
It should be pointed out that when a first responder shows up to an emergency, several public works and public utility workers have already been on the job. Imagine firefighters responding to a house fire and there is no water at the hydrant or there is no one there to disconnect the electricity or natural gas. Also, imagine police and fire personnel attempting to respond to an emergency and the road hasn’t been plowed, a fallen tree or rubbish has blocked their path, or there are no street lights. Public works and public utility personnel work around the clock to provide services on a 24/7 basis. They are often called in to work overtime hours on holidays or in the middle of the night to plow snow, respond to flooding, repair a water, sewer, gas or electrical line or to assist fire and police personnel with an emergency. Imagine for a moment how difficult emergency response communications would be if there were no two-way radios, phone service or electricity. None of these things would exist without the efforts of so many public utility workers.
Unfortunately, many people don’t always recognize that while they may directly need police or fire personnel only a few times in their lifetime, they have to rely on the responsiveness, dedication and hard work of public works and public utility employees for their life needs on a daily basis. Just imagine a life without running water, flush toilets, paved roads, snow removal, trash pickup, telecommunications, heat or electricity. When such services were not available, that period of time in history was referred to as the Dark Ages, which is appropriate in more ways than one.
So, the next time you see a public works or public utility worker, give them a wave or thumbs up and let them know you appreciate their efforts. After all, as our “anytime” responders, they are the reason in so many ways that you and your family can comfortably live your life today.

Jon Stoppels City Manager

Mini Free Food Pantry

“NOW OPEN”

As part of the Belding Community Garden program, the City of Belding is sponsoring a Mini Free Food Pantry at the garden located across the street from Woodview Elementary School on Orchard Street. The pantry is provided for local residents in need, and includes fresh produce and non-perishable grocery items. Local gardeners, especially those in the community garden are encouraged to place their excess produce on the shelves or within the plastic bins that are provided. Others in the community can participate by providing non-perishable food items and also placing them in the bins to protect them from the elements. Commonly needed food items include; canned goods, boxed pasta, instant rice and potatoes, juice boxes, ramen noodles, soup starters, crackers, boxed cereal, oatmeal, dried fruit, and anything else that you can think of when you are doing your weekly shopping. Foods found in discount stores or in bulk are also an affordable way to help out.
REMEMBER: Take what you need, and give what you can.

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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

Department Head Contact Information
City Manager, Jon Stoppels, ext. 206
jstoppels@ci.belding.mi.us
City Clerk, Janae Cooper, ext. 210
j.cooper@ci.belding.mi.us
City Treasurer & Finance Director, Becky Schlienz, ext. 203
becky@ci.belding.mi.us
Chief of Police, Dion Sower, ext. 222
d.sower@ci.belding.mi.us
Fire Chief, Tim Lubitz, ext. 208
t.lubitz@ci.belding.mi.us
City Assessor, Bob Naumann, ext. 201
assessor@ci.belding.mi.us
Department of Public Works Director, Vacant, ext. 100
DPW@ci.belding.mi.us
Dial-A-Ride Director, Valerie Conklin, 616-794-3278
dialaride@ci.belding.mi.us

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