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
Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Work Session
Meets second Tuesday of each month beginning at 5:00 p.m. unless posted otherwise.
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 2025/2026
Agendas and Packets can be found on the City Council Page.
Council Meetings are livestreamed.
Visit the link to view the livestream and find archived recorded meetings: CatchMark YouTube Channel (Arts & Culture)
Planning Commission
Meets first Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
Planning Meeting Schedule for 2026
BRA / LDFA / TIFA
Meet quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of January, April, July and October at noon unless posted otherwise.
BLT Meeting Schedule for 2026
NEWS
What is TIFA? Want to learn more? Click Here.
Resident Notice: New Urban Deer Management Ordinance & Hunting Lottery
The City has adopted a new ordinance to help manage the urban deer population. Limited, controlled bow, archery, and cross-bow hunting will be allowed during the State-designated bow hunting season, beginning October 1.
Eligible private property owners may apply to have their land considered for hunting. In addition, certain City-owned parcels will be open for hunting through a lottery system. Licensed hunters interested in hunting on City property must submit an application and a $10 fee by noon on Friday, September 19. The lottery will take place that on September 19th at 2 pm at City Hall, with applicants drawn and placed in order for hunting assignments. Hunting permits will be issued in two-week blocks throughout the season. Applications are available at City Hall and links are provided below.
Click here for updated ordinance and eligible city property for hunting and FAQs.
Click here for hunter applications for private or city property.
Click here to submit your property as eligible private property for hunters.
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.