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  2. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Business Licenses & Permits, Claims
      2. Construction Permits
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Inspections
      5. Passports
      6. Rental Certificates
    2. Contact
      1. City Leadership Team
      2. City Offices
      3. Mayor & City Council
    3. Find
      1. Art Around Holland
      2. RFP/Bid Information
      3. Birth / Death Certificate
      4. Cemetery Information
      5. City News
      6. City Parks
      7. Garbage / Recycling Information
      8. Maps
      9. Road Closings
      10. Voter Information
      11. Use of City Facilities - Application
    4. Learn About
      1. Budget
      2. Business Registration
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Holland Board of Public Works
      5. Inspection & Permit Status
      6. Living in Holland
      7. Volunteer Opportunities
      8. TreeSap App
      9. Zoning
    5. Donate
    6. Communication
      1. #MiHolland Update Podcast
      2. City E-News
      3. Sign-Up for the City E-News Letter
      4. Connect With us on Social Media
    7. Pay For
      1. Licenses & Permits
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Taxes
      4. Fees or Fines
    8. Submit
      1. Code Violation Complaint
      2. Discrimination Complaint
      3. FOIA Request
      4. Property Registration
    9. Awards
      1. Holland Annual Report Awards
      2. Awards
        1. 2020
        2. 2019
          1. Holland Named one The Best Beach Towns To Live In
          2. America’s Best Cities For Global Trade
          3. Best Small City to Start a Business
        3. 2018
          1. Holland named Michigan's Prettiest Town
          2. Holland Wins in International Competition
          3. America's 25 cutest main streets in smaller towns
          4. Budget Presentation Award
        4. 2017
          1. National Night Out Program
          2. Holland designated as Runner Friendly Community
        5. 2016
          1. Holland recognized by Arbor Day Foundation
          2. Budget Presentation Award
          3. Airport Sponsor of the Year Award
        6. 2015
          1. Most Scenic Towns in North America
          2. 25 Best Places to Visit in Michigan
          3. Holland Shines At American In Bloom Symposium!
      3. Other Awards and Achievements
        1. Holland Television Department
        2. City of Holland - Final Four Strong Towns
        3. Holland Community Energy Plan
        4. National Trust for Historic Preservation
        5. Five Reasons to Move to Holland, MI
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  3. City Hall

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Audit Committee
      2. Board of Appeals
      3. Board of Review
      4. Brownfield Authority
      5. Community Energy Plan Steering Committee
      6. Historic District Commission
      7. Holland Sustainability Committee
      8. Holland Youth Advisory Council
        1. Social Services Committee
        2. Recreation Committee
        3. Youth on Boards
        4. Environmental Committee
      9. Human Relations Commission
        1. Inclusive City Initiative
        2. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
        3. Meeting Minutes & Agendas
        4. Conflicts of Interest
      10. International Relations Commission (IRC)
        1. IRC Film Series
        2. IRC International Festival
          1. Call for Performers 2020
        3. Sister City - Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
          1. About Querétaro
          2. Our Friendship with Queretaro
          3. Sister City Photos
          4. Visit Querétaro
        4. IRC Meeting Minutes and Agendas
      11. Neighborhood Improvement Committee
      12. Planning Commission
        1. Development Guide
        2. Current Site Plan & Rezoning Applications
      13. Public Art Advisory Committee
      14. Teen Court Board
    3. Departments
      1. Assessing Office
        1. Annual Review Program
          1. Neighborhood Review Submission Form
          2. Industrial Review Submission Form
        2. Assessing 101
        3. Exemptions
        4. Historical Information
        5. Mapping
        6. March Board of Review
        7. Notice of Assessment
        8. Personal Property Tax
        9. Property Search
        10. Property Tax Abatements
        11. Split or Combine a Property
        12. Tax Bill Estimator & Millage Rates
      2. City Clerk
        1. What we do
        2. Business Licensing, Permits, Claims
          1. Business Licensing
          2. Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)
          3. General Forms & Claim Forms
          4. Tulip Time Transient Merchant License
        3. Elections
          1. Absentee Voting
          2. Elected Officials
            1. City Council Election
          3. Voter Registration
          4. Signature Stamps on Election Documents
          5. Election Inspectors
        4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
        5. Passports
        6. Use of City Facilities - Application & Policy
        7. Hearings
      3. Community & Neighborhood Services
        1. Building
          1. Inspection Requests for Contractors
          2. Permits
            1. Residential
            2. Non-Residential
            3. Building Permit Requirements
            4. Building Permit Fees
            5. Permit Search
            6. How to Apply
            7. Backyard Chicken / Fowl Permits
          3. State Construction Codes
        2. Zoning
          1. Board of Appeals
          2. Permits and Applications
          3. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
          4. Zoning Map
          5. Form Based Code Sub-District Map
        3. Planning
          1. Planning Commission
          2. Applications and Forms
          3. Development Guide
          4. Current Applications Under Review
          5. Adopted Master Plan
            1. Adopted City of Holland Plans
            2. Completed City Plans
            3. Target Market Analysis
          6. Special Study Areas
          7. Redevelopment Ready Community
          8. Housing Development Support Program
          9. Infill Design Review
          10. Neighborhood Commercial Districts
          11. Bike Holland
            1. Before You Ride
            2. Maps & Resources
            3. Rules of the Road
            4. Tips for Motorists
            5. What You Need When You Ride
          12. Historic Preservation
            1. Historic District Commission
            2. Property Research
            3. City Greenhouses
        4. Programs
          1. City of Holland Rehab Programs
            1. Home Repair Program - Citywide
              1. Before & After Home Repair Program
          2. Neighborhoods
            1. Block Parties
            2. Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
          3. Neighborhood Improvement Committee
          4. Community Development Block Grant
        5. Rentals & Codes
          1. Code Enforcement
            1. Electronic Complaint Form
          2. Housing & Inspections Program
            1. Crime Free Lease
            2. Rental Housing Program
              1. Property Registration
            3. Smoke Detector Requirements
            4. Rental Certification & Licensing Guide
            5. Vacant or Abandoned Property Inspections
          3. Online Rental Payments
      4. Economic Development
        1. Brownfield Authority
        2. Current Projects
        3. Economic Development Partners
        4. Incentives
      5. Fiscal Services
        1. Finance Office
          1. Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
          2. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
          3. Budget & Fiscal Information
          4. Budget Documents
          5. 2021 Fees and Charges
          6. Single Audit Report (Federal Awards)
          7. Citizen's Guide to the City of Holland's Finances
          8. EVIP Employee Compensation Plan
          9. Comprehensive Financial Plan
          10. Michigan PA 202 Pension Reporting
        2. Purchasing
          1. Current Bids & RFPs
          2. Surplus Vehicles & Equipment for Auction
        3. Treasurer's Office
          1. Dog Licenses
          2. Policies & Reports
          3. Property Tax Bill Estimator
          4. Property Tax Payment by Credit Card
          5. Summer 2021 Tax Information
          6. Deferment of Summer Taxes Form
          7. Tax Millage Rates
          8. Where Does a Dollar of Property Tax Go?
          9. Property & Tax Data
        4. Bids and RFPs
      6. Holland Cable TV (HCTV)
        1. #MiHolland
        2. About HCTV
        3. Awards
        4. MIHollandCAM
        5. Holland State Park Camera
        6. Red Flag Water Safety
        7. Drone
        8. Holland in 360°
        9. Public Channel
        10. Education Channel
        11. Government Channel
        12. Watch Past Meetings
        13. #MiHolland Update Podcast
        14. Alexa Skill
        15. Video Production Internship
      7. Human Relations
        1. About
          1. Human Relations Commission
          2. Discrimination Complaint
          3. Community Access Line of the Lakeshore
          4. Tenant / Landlord & Fair Housing Information
        2. Human Relations
          1. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
          2. Title VI
          3. Housing Resources
          4. Immigration Resources
          5. Social Justice Awards
            1. Previous Social Justice Award Winners
          6. Diversity Rocks the Book
          7. Diversity Equity & Inclusion
          8. 2021 MLK Day
          9. 2021 Black History Month
        3. Int'l Relations
          1. International Festival of Holland
          2. Great Decisions
          3. Reel Time Film Series
          4. Academic WorldQuest
          5. Sister City Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
        4. Youth Services
          1. Get Involved
          2. Holland Youth Advisory Council
          3. Teen Court
        5. Volunteer
          1. Become a City Volunteer
          2. Youth Volunteerism
      8. Human Resources
        1. Employment with the City
        2. Internal Position Application
        3. Management, Organizational Structure & Efficiency
        4. Wellness Program
        5. 1095 – B Health Coverage Form Request
        6. COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
      9. International Relations
        1. International Festival of Holland
          1. Sponsorship Form
        2. Great Decisions
        3. Reel Time Film Series
        4. Academic WorldQuest
        5. Sister City Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
      10. Management & Administrative Services
        1. City Manager's Office
          1. City Leadership Team
          2. Budget & Fiscal Information
          3. Strategic Plan and Business Plan
          4. Holland Annual Report
          5. Boards & Commissions Information Guide (PDF)
          6. Overnight Parking
          7. Application for Public Broadcasting
          8. Application for Revocable License Agreement
          9. Request for Temporary Permit To Use Right-of-Ways
          10. City of Holland Survey Results
          11. Public Art Advisory Committee
          12. Holland-Hope College Sustainability Institute
          13. West Michigan Regional Airport Authority
          14. Waterfront Holland
          15. Small Cell Wireless Permit
        2. Technology Services
          1. Staff Links
      11. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. Tulip Tracker
            1. Centennial Park Tulips
            2. Window on the Waterfront Tulips
            3. Windmill Island Tulips
            4. Downtown Holland Tulips
            5. Tulip Lanes
            6. More Tulip Videos
            7. Tulip Time Festival
          2. Urban Tree Canopy
          3. Centennial Park
          4. DeGraaf Nature Center
          5. Dog Friendly Parks
          6. Dog Park at Van Raalte
            1. Van Raalte Dog Park
          7. Hallacy Park
          8. Holland Heights Park
          9. Holland Heights School Park
          10. Joseph Moran Park
          11. Kollen Park / Heinz Waterfront Walkway
            1. Kollen Park Boat Launch
          12. Lakeview City Park
          13. Lakeview School Park
          14. Prospect Park
          15. Riverview Park / Window on the Waterfront
          16. Rosa Parks Green
          17. Sally Smoly Nature Playscape
          18. Smallenburg Park
          19. Smallenburg Skate Park
          20. Van Bragt Park
          21. Van Raalte Farm
            1. Orienteering Course
          22. Washington School Green
          23. Water Tower Park
          24. Windmill Island Gardens
            1. Plan Your Visit
              1. 2021 Season
              2. Tulip Time 2021
              3. Group Tours
              4. Contact Us
              5. Windmill Flour
              6. Windmill Island Gardens Live Camera
            2. Donations / Membership
              1. Donate to Windmill Island Gardens
              2. Windmill Island Gardens Membership
            3. Programs and Events
              1. Volunteer
                1. Careers and Internships
            4. Weddings / Facility Rental
          25. Holland in Bloom
        2. Facilities
          1. Bouws Pool
          2. Cemeteries
            1. Cemetery Baskets
            2. Cemetery Maps
            3. Rules, Regulations & Pricing
            4. Search Burial Records
          3. Centennial Park Gazebo
          4. Civic Center
            1. Holland Farmers Market
          5. Farmers Market
          6. DeGraaf Nature Center
          7. Kollen Park Boat Launch
          8. Maplewood Youth Complex
          9. Matt Urban Sports Complex
        3. Recreation
        4. About Us
          1. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
          2. Parks & Facilities Map
        5. How Do I
          1. Find
            1. Community Parks
            2. Dog Friendly Parks
            3. Farmers Market
            4. Ice Skating Rinks
            5. Recreation Complexes
          2. Contact
            1. Parks & Recreation Staff
            2. Windmill Island Gardens
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Group Tours of Windmill Island Gardens
            2. Wedding / Facility Rentals
            3. Windmill Island Gardens Membership
          4. View
            1. Burial Records
            2. Cemetery Maps
            3. Master Plan
            4. Parks & Facilities Map
      12. Public Safety
        1. About Us
          1. Police Department
          2. Fire Department
          3. Core Values
          4. HDPS Community Questions Response
          5. Annual Reporting
        2. Divisions
          1. Fire Operations
            1. Documents & Reports
            2. Employment
            3. Firefighter Right to Know & Hazardous Materials
            4. Forms, Permits & Applications
              1. Freedom of Information Act Request
              2. Rapid Entry System Order Form (PDF)
              3. Residential Fire Safety Checklist (PDF)
            5. ISO Rating
            6. Outdoor Warning Siren System
            7. Services
              1. Child Safety Seat Installations
                1. Stage 1 - Birth to at least 2 years
                2. Stage 2- Approximatley 2-5 years
                3. Stage 3 - Recommended 5 years and 50lbs to 4ft 9in
                4. Stage 4 - Minimum 4ft 9in
              2. FOIA Request
            8. Stations & Apparatus
            9. Recreational Fires
            10. Reflective Address Signs
            11. Extreme Weather Tips & Information
          2. Police Operations
            1. Divisions and Specialized Teams
            2. Criminal Investigation Division
              1. West Michigan Enforcement Team (W.E.M.E.T)
              2. Computer Forensics
              3. Check Fraud Packet
              4. Internet Safety
            3. Services Division
              1. Police Cadet
              2. Record Requests (FOIA)
              3. Fingerprints
              4. Gun Permits
              5. Sex Offender Registry
            4. Patrol Division
              1. Community Policing Team
              2. Evidence Technician Team
              3. K-9 Unit
              4. Traffic Team
              5. Motor Unit
              6. School Resource Officer
              7. Code Enforcement & Animal Control
              8. Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
              9. Honor Guard
              10. Special Enforcement Team (S.E.T.)
        3. Services
          1. Holland City Criminal Incident Mapping
          2. Police Services - FOIA Request
          3. Volunteers in Police Services
          4. Victim Services Unit
          5. Child Safety Seat Installations
          6. Code Enforcement & Animal Control
          7. Fire Services - FOIA Request
          8. Silent Observer
          9. Fingerprints
        4. Community Programs
          1. Citizen's Police Academy
            1. Citizen's Police Academy Application
          2. Community Policing Team
          3. Junior Police Academy
          4. Operation Polar Patrol
          5. School Resource Officer
          6. Police Officers Association Scholarship (PDF)
          7. Silent Observer
          8. Police Community Relations
        5. How Do I
          1. Apply For
            1. Police Officer
            2. Fire Operations
            3. Police Cadet
            4. Reserve Police Officer Unit
            5. Volunteers in Police Services
            6. Victim Services
            7. Crossing Guard
          2. Get Involved!
            1. Citizen's Police Academy
            2. Junior Police Academy
            3. Reserve Police Officer Unit
            4. Victim Services Unit
            5. Volunteers in Police Services
          3. Contact
            1. Code Enforcement & Animal Control
            2. Criminal Investigation Division
            3. Fire Operations
            4. Patrol Division
            5. Services Division
          4. Find
            1. Holland City Criminal Incident Mapping
            2. ISO Rating
            3. Residential Fire Safety Checklist (PDF)
            4. City Ordinance
          5. Sign Up For
            1. Junior Police Academy
            2. Child Safety Seat Installations
            3. Citizen's Police Academy
            4. Police Officers Association Scholarship (PDF)
          6. Submit
            1. Pay Fees or Fines Online
            2. Police Services - FOIA Request
            3. Fire Services - FOIA Request
            4. Operation Polar Patrol
            5. Rapid Entry System Order Form (PDF)
            6. Silent Observer Tip
          7. Obtain
            1. Fingerprints
            2. Incident Reports
            3. HDPS Annual Reports
            4. Gun Permits
            5. Sex Offender Registry
            6. Crash Reports
            7. Check Fraud Packet
            8. Return of a Firearm
            9. Identity Theft Victim Packet
          8. Connect To
            1. Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
            2. Ottawa/Holland Inmate Look up
            3. Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority
      13. Transportation Services
        1. Engineering Division
          1. Strategic Plan: Parks, Rec & Transportation
          2. 2021 Construction Projects
            1. 10th Street; Lincoln Ave. - VanRaalte Ave.
            2. College Ave;14th - 24th St
            3. Country Club Road
            4. MDOT Project
            5. Paw Paw Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation Project
          3. 2021 Street Resurfacing List
        2. Streets Division
          1. Alleys
          2. Fall Leaf Program - City Residents
          3. Holland Construction Map
          4. Lane Closure on Pine Avenue Southbound
          5. Snowmelt System
          6. Spring Clean Up
          7. Potholes
          8. Snow Removal
          9. Storm Water Information
          10. Surplus Vehicles & Equipment for Auction
          11. Winter Mailbox Damage Policy
          12. Winterize Your Rural Mailbox
          13. Working in the City Right-of-Way
        3. MAX Bus
      14. Volunteer Services
        1. Become a City Volunteer
        2. Youth Volunteerism
      15. Youth Services  
        1. Get Involved
        2. Holland Youth Advisory Council
        3. Teen Court
          1. How it Works
          2. The Defendant
          3. The Jury
          4. Benefits of the Program
          5. The History of Teen Court
    4. Mayor & City Council
      1. Budget & Fiscal Information
      2. Strategic Plan and Business Plan
      3. Advisory Boards & Commissions
      4. History of Holland
      5. Contact/Learn about Council Members
        1. Nathan Bocks, Mayor
        2. Tim Vreeman, Ward 1
        3. Jay Peters, Ward 2
        4. Belinda Coronado, Ward 3
        5. Nicki Arendshorst, Ward 4
        6. Scott Corbin, Ward 5
        7. David Hoekstra, Ward 6
        8. Quincy Byrd, At-Large
        9. Lyn Raymond, At-Large
      6. Vision, Mission and Values
    5. SmartZone
      1. Holland SmartZone
      2. Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)
      3. Annual Synopsis of Activates
      4. Contact Information
      5. Annual Financial Reports
    6. Sustainability
      1. Home Energy Retrofit Program
        1. Home Efficiency Checklist
      2. Sustainability Framework
        1. Community & Neighborhood
        2. Community Knowledge
        3. Economic Development
        4. Environmental Awareness / Action
        5. Quality of Life
        6. Smart Energy
        7. Transportation
      3. Solid Waste & Recycling
        1. Additional Resources
          1. Recycling Resources
          2. Unwanted or Expired Medications
          3. Electronics
          4. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
          5. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
          6. Weather related issues for Garbage/Recycling
          7. What Do I Do With My Recyclables (Video)
        2. Residential Refuse & Recycling Rates & Billing
        3. Project Pride Coupon
        4. REFUSE and RECYCLING Payment Options
        5. Reuse, Rethink, Recycle
        6. Yard Waste
        7. Residential Refuse & Recycle Curbside Pickup
      4. Sustainable Holland
        1. Community Energy Plan
        2. Holland Energy Fund
        3. Holland Farmers Market
        4. Human Relations
        5. Local Food Planning Initiative
        6. Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
      5. Holland Community Energy Plan
      6. Community Energy Plan (CEP) Strategic Development
    7. Ordinances
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  4. Residents

    1. Downtown Holland
    2. Holland Farmers Market
    3. Housing
      1. Code Compliance
      2. Existing Homeowner
      3. Rental
      4. Utilities
      5. Zoning
    4. Mapping / GIS
      1. Mapping Applications
      2. Maps (PDFs)
        1. Miscellaneous Maps
        2. Parcel Property Maps
      3. Allegan County Mapping Services
      4. Ottawa County Mapping Services
    5. Neighborhood
      1. Art Around Holland
      2. Bike Holland
      3. City Parks
      4. Historic District
      5. Pools
      6. Recreation
      7. Recycling & Refuse
      8. Voting & Elections
      9. Wards
    6. Public Safety
      1. Accident Information
      2. Citizen & Junior Police Academy
      3. Community Policing
      4. Crime Data
      5. Fire Department
      6. Internet Safety
      7. Police Department
      8. Report a Crime
      9. Silent Observer
      10. Victim Services Unit
    7. Transportation Services
      1. Road Projects
      2. Report a Pothole
      3. MAX Bus
    8. Civic Center
      1. General Information
      2. Civic Center Redevelopment
      3. Civic Center Rental Information
      4. 8th Street Marketplace Rental Information
    9. Stay Connected
      1. Community Events
      2. Community News
      3. Community Voice
    10. Sustainability
      1. Energy Plan
      2. Holland Board of Public Works
      3. Holland Energy Fund
      4. Recycling
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  5. Visitors

    1. Alerts
    2. Current Weather
    3. Degraaf Nature Center
    4. Downtown Holland
    5. Holland Area Arts Council
    6. Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau
    7. Holland Museum
    8. Holland Visitor Guide
    9. Hope College
    10. Outdoor Activities
      1. Allegan County Parks
      2. Art Around Holland
      3. Bike Holland
      4. City Parks
      5. Holland Farmers Market
      6. Holland State Park
      7. Ottawa County Parks
      8. Tulip Time
      9. Tunnel Park
      10. Windmill Island
    11. Parking Information
    12. Police Department
    13. Report a Concern
    14. Visitor Videos
    15. Welcome to the City of Holland
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  6. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Construction & Development Resources
      1. Business Licenses
      2. Construction Permits & Inspections
      3. Planning & Zoning
    3. Starting & Running a Business
      1. Lakeshore Advantage
      2. Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce
      3. Request Police Presentation for Employees
      4. Taxes & Fees
      5. Why Holland
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  7. COVID-19

    1. Updates from Mayor Bocks
      1. May Updates From Mayor Bocks
      2. April Updates from Mayor Bocks
      3. March Updates from Mayor Bocks
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