Welcome
In the heart of West Michigan, the City of Montague is a charming town nestled on the shore of scenic White Lake connecting to Lake Michigan. We invite you to explore our quaint downtown shopping district, family-friendly parks, and extensive bike trails. Whether you are here for a day, a week, or longer, there’s so much to see and do in every season!
We invite you to learn more about our city departments and services, special community events, the farmers’ market, weekly free concerts at the band shell, our industrial park, the Trailway RV Campground, as well as the parks, churches and public schools within the city.
NOTICE
State Principal Residence Exemption Audit
The State of Michigan is completing PRE (Principal Residence Exemption aka “Homestead”) audits in 76 counties throughout Michigan. It is assumed that Muskegon County is included in this audit.
Audit questionnaires have been sent out and will continue to be sent out over the coming months. If you receive this questionnaire PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE IT! By ignoring this questionnaire, you could subject yourself to having your PRE denied. And depending on how long you have owned and occupied your residence, the state can deny it up to three years prior. Once a denial is issued from the State of Michigan your local assessor cannot get it put back on for those subsequent years that it was denied.
If you have any questions, please email or call the City’s Assessor, Cory Burns.
Email: assessor@cityofmontague.org / Office: (231) 893-1155
TextMyGov – Get Alerts
The City of Montague is excited to launch TextMyGov, a new, smart text messaging service! Residents can use the service to text and search the interactive system for specific city information, and receive important notifications, updates, and alerts.
Montague will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public soon. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the city initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP. If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “MONTAGUEALERTS” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for upcoming events, public safety updates, street closures, city activities, etc.
Also starting soon, residents will be able to receive on-demand information 24/7 by texting 1- 2 keywords to the City’s TextMyGov number (231-638-4803). You’ll be able to get quick information about common questions and general information (water, sewer, parks, etc.). Montague’s use of this technology is another example of how the city is enhancing resident services by implementing 21st -century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and we look forward to sharing important city notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed and stay engaged.
Montague Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan outlines the City’s vision for how active and passive recreation, open spaces, and events will look in Montague. Click on the link below to take the Montague Parks and Recreation survey.
HISTORIC BUILDING FUNDRAISER
Help save this historic building within the City of Montague’s Oak Grove Cemetery. Erected in 1920, the City is working to save and protect this 103 year-old local landmark. In order to preserve the building the City is making significant repairs to the structure over the next couple years and is in need of your financial support to help preserve this building for the next 103 years!
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