The City of Alma, Michigan

Municipal Building Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

Change to City Hall Phone Number

If you are trying to reach City Hall, please use 989-463-8336. Our previous number (989-463-8346) has been discontinued as we have switched to a new phone system.

If you have left a voicemail and have not received a return phone call, please contact us at 989-463-8336. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Overnight On-Street Parking Ban Begins November 1st

No On-Street Parking is permitted from 2 am to 7 am from November 1, 2022 to April 1, 2023.

In the Middle of Everything!

Welcome to the City of Alma That's Alma! The wonder and beauty of the great State of Michigan is easily accessible from Alma. We are located where M46 and US127 come together in the middle of the state. Alma’s a great place to live and raise a family. We are proud of our quaint, walkable downtown that continues to improve with new restaurants, shops and apartments. Being the home of the Alma College Scots, we provide opportunities for the arts and culture that rival much larger cities. Come and see how nice it can be to be living in the #inthemiddleofeverything #almami

City of Alma Drop Box Locations

Need to pay taxes or a utility bill? Drop off a permit? Return your ballot or other election mail? During these unprecedented times we are trying to make life a little easier. The City has two drop box locations for your convenience.

1. Drive up drop box located at the Alma Public Library. No need to get out of your car. The box is 1 of 3 located in the library drive - the box is clearly labeled for the City of Alma. Please be sure you are dropping payments and important documents in the box for the City - not in the book return!

2. Silver drop box located just outside the west doors of the Municipal Building next to the mail box.

City Services Made Easier

alma at home city services Alma residents have many ways they can transact business with the City either online or by phone. Our At- Home City Services mean you can can get your City business handled without ever leaving your house!

Not from home, but the City has convenient drop boxes located just outside the west doors of the municipal building and an easy to use drive up at the Alma Public Library.

Solid Waste Customer guide

Upcoming Events and Meetings

November 1, 2022: On-street parking ban begins - No on-street parking 2:00 am-7:00 a.m.

November 23, 2022: RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 30, 2022: Alma Downtown Development Authority Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.

December 5, 2022: Planning Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Building 6:00 p.m.

December 6, 2022: Alma Parks Committee Mtg., (rescheduled from Nov. 28, 2022), Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.

December 9, 2022: Come Home to Alma for Christmas Downtown Celebration & Lighted Parade, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

December 10, 2022: 11th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk 9:00 a.m.

December 13, 2022: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m. *

December 19, 2022: Alma District Fire Board Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 3:00 p.m.

December 19, 2022: Alma Parks Committee Mtg., (rescheduled from Dec. 26, 2022), Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.

December 23 - 26, 2022: Alma Municipal Buildings closed in observance of Christmas

December 27, 2022: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m. *

December 28, 2022: Downtown Development Authority Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.

December 30, 2022 - January 2, 2022: Alma Municipal offices closed in observance of New Year's Day

*Agendas for Alma City Commission meetings will be available the Friday before the meeting on the City Commission page.

Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.

City of Alma YouTube

You can watch many City of Alma boards and commission meetings on our You Tube page. Access the page by clicking YouTube. Most meetings are either live or posted within 24 hours.