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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 Finances
      4. City Ordinances
      5. Holland Board of Public Works
      6. Holland City Fiber
      7. Inspection & Permit Status
      8. Living in Holland
      9. Volunteer Opportunities
      10. TreeSap App
      11. Zoning
      12. Millages
    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
      5. Mayor's Messages
      6. Press Releases
    7. Pay For
      1. Permits
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Taxes
      4. Fees or Fines
    8. Submit
      1. Code Violation Complaint
      2. Discrimination Complaint
      3. City Services Complaint
      4. FOIA Request
      5. Property Registration
      6. Forestry Request
    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. Building Authority
      6. Civic Center Place Board
      7. Community Energy Plan Steering Committee
      8. Compensation Committee
      9. Dangerous Structures Hearing Officers
      10. Downtown Design Review Board
      11. Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
      12. Downtown Parking Board (Inactive)
      13. Election Board of Canvassers (Inactive)
      14. Farmers Market Advisory Board
      15. Historic District Commission
      16. Holland Sustainability Committee
      17. Holland Youth Advisory Council
        1. Social Services Committee
        2. Recreation Committee
        3. Youth on Boards
        4. Environmental Committee
      18. Human Relations Commission
        1. Inclusive City Initiative
        2. Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
        3. Meeting Minutes & Agendas
        4. Conflicts of Interest
      19. International Relations Commission (IRC)
        1. International Festival Of Holland
        2. Great Decisions
        3. Reel Time Film Series
        4. Sister City - Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
          1. About Querétaro
          2. Our Friendship with Queretaro
          3. Sister City Photos
          4. Visit Querétaro
        5. IRC Meeting Minutes and Agendas
      20. Neighborhood Improvement Committee
      21. Parks and Recreation Commission
      22. Planning Commission
        1. Current Site Plan & Rezoning Applications
      23. Police-Community Relations Commission
      24. Principal Shopping District (PSD)
      25. Public Art Advisory Committee
      26. Teen Court Board
      27. South Shore Village Business Improvement District
      28. Washington Square Business Improvement District
    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. Information Request
        5. Mapping
        6. March Board of Review
        7. Notice of Assessment
        8. Personal Property Tax
        9. Property Assessing Reform
        10. Property Search
        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. City Council Election
          3. Elected Officials
          4. Voter Registration
          5. Signature Stamps on Election Documents
          6. 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. Current Applications Under Review
          3. Development Guide & Applications
          4. Adopted Master Plan
            1. Adopted City of Holland Plans
            2. Completed City Plans
            3. Target Market Analysis
          5. Special Study Areas
          6. Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
          7. Housing Development Support Program
          8. Infill Design Review
          9. Neighborhood Commercial Districts
          10. South Shore Village Neighborhood Area Plan
          11. Washington Square Neighborhood Area Plan
          12. 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
          13. Historic Preservation
            1. Historic District Commission
            2. Certificate of Appropriateness
            3. Glossary
            4. Property Research
            5. Historic Properties in Holland
        4. Neighborhoods & Programs
          1. Community Development Block Grant
          2. Home Repair Program
            1. Before & After Home Repair Program
          3. Home Energy Education and Retrofit Program
          4. Neighborhood Improvement Committee
          5. Neighborhoods
            1. Block Parties
            2. Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
            3. The 15-Minute Neighborhood Analysis
            4. Neighborhood Connections
        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 Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
          2. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
          3. Budget & Fiscal Information
          4. Budget Documents
          5. 2023 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
          11. PAFR
        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 2023 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. MIHollandCAM
        2. MIHollandCAM Time Lapse
        3. #MiHolland
        4. About HCTV
        5. Awards
        6. Holland State Park Camera
        7. Red Flag Water Safety
        8. Drone
        9. Holland in 360°
        10. Public Channel
        11. Education Channel
        12. Government Channel
        13. Watch Past Meetings
        14. #MiHolland Update Podcast
        15. Alexa Skill
        16. 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. My Story Oral History Project
          6. Social Justice Awards
            1. Previous Social Justice Award Winners
          7. Diversity Rocks the Book
          8. Diversity Equity & Inclusion
            1. Equity of Access
          9. Proclamations
        3. Int'l Relations
          1. International Festival Of Holland
          2. Great Decisions
          3. Reel Time Film Series
          4. 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
        7. Priority Health - Transparency in Health Care
      9. International Relations
        1. International Festival Of Holland
        2. Great Decisions
        3. Reel Time Film Series
        4. 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. Overnight Parking
          6. Application for Loud Speaker Use
          7. Application for Revocable License Agreement
          8. Request for Temporary Permit To Use Right-of-Ways
          9. City of Holland Survey Results
          10. Public Art Advisory Committee
          11. West Michigan Regional Airport Authority
          12. Waterfront Holland
          13. 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
            8. All The Best Tulip Photos
          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. 2023 Season
              2. Tulip Time 2023
              3. Group Tours
              4. Contact Us
              5. De Zwaan Windmill
              6. Windmill Island Gardens Live Camera
              7. Employment Opportunities
              8. Our Gardens
            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
          3. Centennial Park Gazebo
          4. Civic Center
            1. Holland Farmers Market
          5. Holland Community Ice Skating Park
          6. Farmers Market
          7. DeGraaf Nature Center
          8. Kollen Park Boat Launch
          9. Maplewood Youth Complex
          10. 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. Fire Extinguisher & Flare Recycling
            5. Forms, Permits & Applications
              1. Freedom of Information Act Request
              2. Rapid Entry System Order Form (PDF)
              3. Residential Fire Safety Checklist (PDF)
            6. ISO Rating
            7. Outdoor Warning Siren System
            8. 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
            9. Stations & Apparatus
            10. Recreational Fires
            11. Reflective Address Signs
            12. 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, Fraud, and Identity Theft packets
              4. Internet Safety
            3. Services Division
              1. Police Cadet
              2. Record Requests (FOIA)
              3. Fingerprints
              4. Gun Information
              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.)
            5. Recruitment
        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
          9. PCR - CJ Letter and Application
        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
            8. Recruitment
          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. PCR - CJ Letter and Application
          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. Fraud Information / Identity Theft Packet
            9. Return of a Firearm
            10. Private Property Accident Form
              1. Private Property Accident form
          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. 2022 Street Resurfacing
          4. 2022 Construction Projects
          5. 2023 Construction Projects
        2. Streets Division
          1. Alleys
          2. Fall Leaf Program - City Residents
          3. Lane Closure on Pine Avenue Southbound
          4. Snowmelt System
          5. Spring Clean Up
          6. Potholes
          7. Snow Removal
          8. Storm Water Information
          9. Surplus Vehicles & Equipment for Auction
          10. Winter Mailbox Damage Policy
          11. Winterize Your Rural Mailbox
          12. Working in the City Right-of-Way
        3. MAX Bus
      14. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. City Advisory Boards, Commissions, and Committees
        2. Vacancies on Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs)
        3. 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 and 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. Bylnda Sól, 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 Activities
      4. Current Members
      5. Annual Financial Reports
    6. Sustainability
      1. About Us
        1. Sustainable Holland
          1. Community Energy Plan
      2. Plans & Programs
        1. Water
          1. Rain Gardens
          2. Lawn Care
          3. Water Conservation Tips
          4. Project Clarity
          5. Permaculture
        2. Energy Savings 101
          1. HBPW Rebates
          2. Holland Energy Fund
          3. Energy Saving Tips
          4. Resources
        3. Community Energy Plan (CEP) Strategic Development
        4. Holland Community Energy Plan
        5. Animals & Fowl
          1. Beekeeping
          2. Backyard Chickens
        6. Natural Gardens
          1. Resources
      3. Our Framework
        1. Community & Neighborhood
        2. Community Knowledge
        3. Economic Development
        4. Environmental Awareness / Action
        5. Quality of Life
        6. Smart Energy
        7. Transportation
          1. Bike Holland
          2. #MISustainableHolland Resource Articles
      4. Trash & Recycling
        1. Project Pride
        2. Recycling
        3. Trash
        4. Yard Waste
        5. Project Pride Coupon
    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. PDF Maps
      3. Do I Live in the City?
    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 Aquatic Center
    6. Holland Area Arts Council
    7. Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau
    8. Holland Museum
    9. Holland Visitor Guide
    10. Hope College
    11. 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
    12. Parking Information
    13. Police Department
    14. Report a Concern
    15. Visitor Videos
    16. 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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