Welcome
The City of Whitehall, Michigan is a unique blend of old-fashioned small town and progressive, full-service city, with a population 2,909* residents. Whitehall is located in northern Muskegon County, five miles from the Lake Michigan coastline on White Lake. Although much of our economy is tourist-related, especially our extended marina on the lake, Whitehall is also home to a variety of small businesses and manufacturing facilities. Whitehall is a commuter town to the greater Muskegon area just ten miles to the south.
Whitehall’s recorded history began around 1859 when Charles Mears, a noted lumber baron to the area, platted the village along with Giles B. Slocum, naming it Mears. The population continued to grow due to its strategic location for floating and distributing lumber.
In 1862, it was renamed Whitehall and incorporated as the Village of Whitehall in 1867. Whitehall was later incorporated as a city in 1943.
*As of the 2020 Census
NOTICES
Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled, 11.5.24 @ 6 pm
Public Hearing Notice: LDFA & TIFA Development Plan Amendments,
12.10.24 @ 6 pm
December Board of Review Meeting – Tuesday, December 10th @10am
Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Work Session
Meets second Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:00 p.m. unless posted otherwise.
Agendas and Packets can be found on the City Council Page.
City Council
Meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. unless posted otherwise.
City Council Work Session and Council Meeting Schedule for 2023/2024
Agendas and Packets can be found on the City Council Page.
Planning Commission
Meets first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
Planning Meeting Schedule for 2024
BRA / LDFA / TIFA
Meet quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of January, April, July and October at noon unless posted otherwise.
BLT Meeting Schedule for 2024
NEWS
Muskegon County is currently in the review phase of their DRAFT 2025-2029 Recreation Facilities, Open Space and Greenway Plan (5-Year Recreation Plan or Rec Plan). Public review and input is required for the Plan. The County Parks Dept. is asking for the public’s comments. Click here for workshop schedule. Click here for the Draft Plan: https://muskegoncountyparks.org/…/2025_Rec_Plan_Draft…
Forms: » Deer Management Hunting Permit » Deer Management Property Application
To report Ordinance Violations, please contact: Toby Fredericksen at 231-777-2555 ext. 1145.
Council Meetings are now livestreamed.
Visit the link to view the livestream and find archived recorded meetings: CatchMark YouTube Channel (Arts & Culture)
Managing Deer Within Suburban Communities
List of Deer-Resistant Plants and Preferred Plants
MI Community Financial Dashboard
Welcome to MI Community Financial Dashboard! This dashboard is designed to provide you with easy-to-use, visual data regarding the City of Whitehall, as well as other Michigan communities. Our local units of government is a critical component of our infrastructure and it is important for our citizens, businesses and officials to have access to information about our fiscal health. The MI Community Financial Dashboard is provided by the Michigan Department of Treasury using data we submit via our Annual Local Unit Fiscal Report (F65). For more information about City of Whitehall’s fiscal health, please contact the City Treasurer at 231-894-4048.
Click here to access the dashboard: MiCommunityFinancials.Michigan.gov
Annual Water Report
Copies of the report can be obtained from City Hall at 405 E. Colby Street and the Department of Public Works, 2055 Warner Street, Whitehall.
Water Testing: Quick Notes
Notes from the DPW Director on reducing lead exposure.