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.

City Clerk Position

The City of Belding (EOE) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Clerk. Prefer BA in Business/Public Admin., or related field + 3-5 years related exp. w/local elections, records retention, Roberts Rules of Order, BS&A. Municipal Clerk designation preferred. Salary DOQ. Please click on the link for the position profile and application instructions.

Download a File:
City Clerk position profile (PDF)

Planning Commission meeting is rescheduled

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2019 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the depot.

Please click on the link to view the public hearing notice.

Download a File:
Public hearing notice - rezone of 224 W. State (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.

Download a File:
Belding Police Department Reserve Unit position openings (PDF)