Open Seat on the DDA – Application deadline September 17th at Noon

Posted on August 12th, 2026

Open Seat on the DDA – Application Deadline September 17 at Noon The City has one opening on the following board: DDA Board:
Term expires December 2026 If you are interested in learning more about the DDA Board, you can find more information here. For questions, please contact DDA Director Becky…

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) – Professional Municipal Planning and Land Use Consulting Services

Posted on August 12th, 2026

The City of Harbor Springs, Michigan, invites Statements of Qualifications from highly qualified planning firms interested in serving as the City’s full-service, long-term municipal planning partner. Harbor Springs is a historic waterfront resort community on Little Traverse Bay wi…

Public Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Invoices

Posted on August 5th, 2026

The City of Harbor Springs has been made aware that fraudulent invoices are being sent to individuals who have submitted applications to the City Council or Planning Commission. These invoices are not from the City of Harbor Springs and should not be paid. Please be aware of the following:

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Streetscape Master Plan – Update August 4 2026

Posted on August 4th, 2026

The DDA is offering another chance for the public to provide input on the Streetscape Master Plan. Hop online at Downtown Harbor Springs Streetscape and take a quick and easy survey. The short and simple questions should take minutes to answer. New plans and development…

Public Notice – August 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM

Posted on July 29th, 2026

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comments on proposed redraft of the Harbor
Springs Zoning Code. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider approval of a proposed Special Land Use for property
located at 423 E Main St. The owner is seeking approval for a two-story accessory…

Streetscape Project Master Plan – Community open meeting, Thursday, July 30, from 5 to 7 pm.

Posted on July 28th, 2026

The DDA will be holding a community open meeting regarding progress on the Streetscape Project Master Plan on Thursday, July 30, from 5 to 7 pm. This Preferred Plan Showcase will provide a review and preview of the project. After the presentation there will be time for another round of p…

Open Seat on Parks and Recreation – Application deadline July 30th at Noon

Posted on July 15th, 2026

The City has one opening on the following board:

Parks and Recreation Board (term expires December of 2026)

If you are interested in learning more about this board, you can find more information here or call City Hall at (231) 526-2104. You must complete a citizens participatio…

Job Posting – Fulltime Police Officer

Posted on July 13th, 2026

The City of Harbor Springs Police Department – is accepting resumes from interested applicants for the position of Fulltime Police Officer. Please contact the Harbor Springs Police Department at 231-526-6211 with any questions. The deadline is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00…

Residential Cross-Connection Control Survey

Posted on July 7th, 2026

The City of Harbor Springs would like to notify water customers that a Residential Cross-Connection Control Survey will be mailed to households in the coming weeks. What’s Happening: Residents will be receiving a paper survey asking about fixtures and equipment connected t…

DDA Downtown Streetscape Project Plan and Lamppost Updates

Posted on July 1st, 2026

Progress on the Lamppost Painting Project The DDA is excited that three lampposts have been painted in three test colors and now the survey input for the final color choice can begin. Cold spring nights and a very rainy June put the project behind schedule and the survey is starting a little lat…