Find the Information You Need

Having trouble finding the information you need about the City of Hastings? You’ve come to the right place. This page contains valuable information and helpful links about city services, permits, taxes, and many other common topics Hastings residents need. If you still cannot find what you are looking for from this list, feel free to Contact Us.

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Learn About Drinking Water Safety

The City of Hastings is proud of the high quality water we are able to provide our customers. The most recent Consumer Confidence Report can be found Here

Information About the Downtown Social District

Information about the social district can be found on the Hastings DDA website.

Apply for a Special Event Permit

Events held in City parks (except for pavilion rentals), or that require the closure of any city street or parking lot require a special event permit. To apply for a permit, you must complete the special event permit application and submit it to the Community Development office. Once submitted, it will be reviewed by staff and submitted to the City Council for their approval. You must receive council approval for your permit to be valid. Please plan to submit your application no less than three weeks in advance of the date of your special event to allow time for processing. The special event application can be found here

Learn Compost Facility Hours

The City’s compost facility is located at 1303 W. State Road. The compost facility is open seasonally on Saturdays from 9am – 2pm and on Mondays from 3pm – 6pm. The site is open in the warm weather months in spring, summer, and fall seasons. Opening and closing dates are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. The facility accepts compostable materials from City residents only. Composted items must originate from property located within the City of Hastings. For a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials, Click Here

View the City Calendar

You can view the current City Calendar by clicking this link.

To Apply for a Board or Commission

Please contact the City Clerk’s office directly for information about running for an elected position (City Council, Board of Review). To apply for an appointed position, complete and submit the application found Here

Find Voting Information

For information about voting, review the Clerk department.

Find out About Events Held by the City

There is always something new happening in Hastings. You can find up to date information on City sponsored events here.

Sign up for Water and Sewer Services

To sign up for a water and sewer account, you must fill out the application found here. Please submit your form here. For new construction or new services, please contact the Public Services Department for connection approvals and fee information.

Reserve a Park Facility or Entertainment Venue

Park pavilions may be reserved by contacting City Hall and completing the Park Reservation Application. Park pavilion reservations for residents or taxpaying property owners is $45. Non-residents can reserve the pavilions for $70. A park use clean up fee charge of $70 is applied to reservations that include groups of 50 or more people.  Entertainment venues including the spray plaza stage and Thornapple Plaza are available to rent by the hour. Please contact City Hall for updated fees.

Sign Up For Notifications

To sign up for City notifications direct to your email, you may enroll here

Apply for Career Opportunities

The City of Hastings posts job opportunities on the Job Section of this website accessible here. To apply for a position, complete the job application and submit it to the appropriate hiring department.

Request an Absentee Ballot Application

You can find instructions for requesting an absentee ballot by clicking on this link.

Find My Property Assessments

To find property record card information, use this link and enter the property address or parcel id number in the search bar. For information about property assessments, you may contact the City Assessor by emailing drashid@hastingsmi.org or by calling City Hall.

Do a Property Tax Search

To find property record card information, use this link and enter the property address or parcel id number in the search bar. For information about property assessments, you may contact the City Assessor by emailing drashid@hastingsmi.org or by calling City Hall.

Pay My Property Taxes

Property taxes may be paid online, by phone, or by drop box 24/7. Bills may also be paid in person or at the drive thru window at City Hall (201 E. State Street) between the hours of 9am and 4pm on weekdays. Mailed payments are also accepted. Credit/Debit, E-Check, check, money order, and cash are all accepted forms of payment. Service fees charged by our third-party affiliate for using credit or debit payments or an E-check will apply. To make an online payment, click here.

Make a Utility Payment:

Utilities may be paid online, by phone, or by drop box 24/7. Bills may also be paid in person or at the drive thru window at City Hall (201 E. State Street) between the hours of 9am and 4pm on weekdays. Mailed payments are also accepted. We recommend enrolling in auto pay by submitting the online form. Credit/Debit, E-Check, check, money order, and cash are all accepted forms of payment. Service fees charged by our third-party affiliate for using credit or debit payments or an E-check will apply. To pay your utility bill online, click here.

Locate Property on a GIS Map

A GIS map of Barry County properties including assessment data and interactive mapping can be found at this link provided by Barry County: FetchGIS

Apply For A Building Permit

The City contracts building permitting and inspections to Professional Code Inspections (PCI). To apply for a permit, visit www.pcimi.com or call 269-948-4088 for information. PCI offices are open weekdays from 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Hours:

Offices: M-F | 9am – 4pm

Police: M-F | 8am – 5pm