Welcome!  

If you are looking for a great place to live, start a business, work or play, Coopersville, Michigan is the place for you. Conveniently located between Grand Rapids and Muskegon, Coopersville is just off I-96 via Exit 16 or Exit 19. Coopersville offers the best of all worlds. 

You will be impressed with our lovely, renovated historic downtown, our fast-growing Randall Street business district, expanding commercial and industrial parks, as well as new residential building taking place in the newest subdivisions. 
Coopersville functions under a Council/Manager government. With this system, the City Council acts as the legislative and policy-making voice of the city. It is an elected body, with the Mayor and Council members chosen by the voters. The City Council appoints a City Manager, who serves as the city's chief administrator.​

News & Events

Spring Clean - May 3

​Spring clean up is scheduled for Friday, May 3. Republic Services will be picking up and disposing of unwanted items that can be carried by two men. This is for city residents only. This is not for our commercial or industrial neighbors, residents of Timberline Estates, or the Meadow Green Condominiums. Items that will NOT be picked up are: automobile parts and especially NO TIRES; hazardous chemicals or liquids; building materials or paint; railroad ties or concrete; grass clippings, large branches, or yard waste materials.

Winter Parking Ordinance Reminder

Residents and visitors are not permitted to park on any city streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. during the months of November through March.  Please park on privately owned property not to obstruct the sidewalk and avoid being cited for any future parking violations during the winter months.   
                                                               
450.03 - PROHIBITED HOURS OF PARKING.
(a)  As used in this section, "vehicle" includes all vehicles, motor driven
or not.
(b)  No person shall, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during the months from November through March of every year, park any vehicle upon or along the side of the streets and highways within the City.
(c)  Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, any vehicle parked in violation of this section shall be subject to impoundment by the local enforcement agencies or their agents and the owner of such vehicle shall pay all costs of impoundment, in addition to the penalty provided in Section 450.99

Now Accepting Credit Cards

The City of Coopersville has partnered with G2G Cloud Solutions to accept credit card payments online and in person for water bills and property taxes. G2G Cloud Solutions, the service provider, does charge a fee for this service. Click here to access the fee list. If you would like pay either of these bills by credit card or e-check, click the appropriate button below. 

Upcoming Meetings

City Council:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 
Downtown Development Authority:
Click here for the DDA's website. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 5:15 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Planning Commission:
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

City Ordinances

The City's Codified Ordinances can be found here: 

Building or Renovating?

Have questions about what projects require what permits? Check out our FAQ's before starting any projects. We encourage you to contact City Hall if you are unsure of the process. Just because the project may not require a specific permit, it most likely requires Zoning approval.

City of Coopersville Annual Water Report

The 2017 water quality report describing the source and quality of your drinking water is now available by clicking here. To receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact Coopersville City Hall at 616-997-9731.

Go Green

Go Paperless
Help save natural resources and sign up for paperless utility bills. We'll send your water/sewer bill by e-mail. Sign up today. Download and complete the form and return to City Hall.
Go Paperless
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Planning a Special Event in the City?

Special events such as carnivals, 5K/marathons, parades, etc. requires a 'Special Events Permit'. Submittal of the permit 30 calendar days in advance is encouraged. Download a copy of the permit above, and/or contact the City Clerk at 616-997-9731 for questions.

Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan

The City of Coopersville recognizes its responsbility to provide fairness and equity in all of its programs, services, and activities, and that it must abide by and enforce federal and state civil rights legislation. Click to view the City of Coopersville's Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan.

Your 2018-2019 Tax Dollars at Work

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The 2018-2019 budget was just approved. Here is a simple overview dashboard of how the city will be using your tax dollars for the upcoming fiscal tax year. Click the image for a larger view.

Volunteers needed to serve on City Boards and Commissions:

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
Meetings: As requested

Vacancy: 1 Member; 2 Alternate Members
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: 
​Meets the second Tuesday of the month

Vacancy: 2 Members
​BOARD OF REVIEW:
Meets three times per year - March, July & December
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Vacancy: 1 Alternate Member 
If you have an interest in volunteering for any of these vacancies, please contact Kim Borgman, City Clerk. Download application below.
Boards & Commission Application
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Financial

Citizens Guide to Finance: The City of Coopersville has chosen to utilize the Citizens Guide that BS&A Software has developed. The information was gathered using the same F‐65 reports that were used to develop the templates created by the State. BS&A Software is web-hosting this information for your review, we encourage you to visit their web site to take a look at it. The Citizen's Guide, Dashboard, Debt Service Report, and the Projected Budget Report can be found by clicking the links.

City Annual Financial Report 

2018 City of Coopersville Financial Statements
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Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget

FY 2018 - 2019 Budget
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