Welcome to the City of Alma, Michigan

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

Trick or Treating

Is it too early to think about Halloween? Nope, never, definitely not! The Alma City Commission passed a resolution on August 22nd to set hours for trick-or-treating. Official hours for 2023 are 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31st. Have fun and be safe out there!

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? 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 mailbox.

3. A new drop box has been added outside the west doors of the Municipal Building for absentee ballots, applications, or other election mail only, and will be accessible during the 40 days prior to each election.

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.

Washington Avenue Closure

Washington Avenue, between Pine and Bridge, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 27th through Wednesday, October 4th, for road construction.

Westbound detour: Bridge Street to Panther Parkway to Pine Avenue.
Eastbound detour: Pine Avenue to Panther Parkway to Bridge Street.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we make these much-needed improvements. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Public Services at 989-463-9516.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

LAST WEEK OF YARD WASTE COLLECTION IS OCTOBER 16TH THROUGH OCTOBER 20TH-
LEAF COLLECTION BEGINS OCTOBER 23, 2023

September 27, 2023: Downtown Development Authority Mtg., CANCELLED

October 2, 2023: Planning Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.

October 10, 2023: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m. *

October 13, 2023: Gratiot Area Water Authority Mtg., Library, 12:00 p.m.

October 23, 2023: Parks Committee Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.

October 24, 2023: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.*

October 25, 2023: Alma District Fire Board Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 7:00 a.m.

October 25, 2023: Downtown Development Authority Mtg., Alma Municipal Building, 6:00 p.m.

October 31, 2023: HALLOWEEN! Trick or Treat Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

*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.