The Village of Pentwater, Michigan

Welcome to the Village of Pentwater municipal website. We are a wonderful small town governed by the General Law Village Act & the Village Charter. We develop this website daily as a community information resource. We hope you enjoy its interactive design and mobile-friendly features. Questions? Please visit our Questions and Suggestions page. Thank you.

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

Performance Dashboard icon Each municipality has an online performance dashboard that shows the Fiscal Stability, Public Safety, Economic Strength, and Quality of Life of their respective community. To view the Village of Pentwater's performance dashboard, please click on the link below.

To view the Village of Pentwater's planning, financial and budgeting information, please visit our Finance and Transparency Page.

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Village Performance Dashboard

Short Term Rentals

The Pentwater Village Council at their February 13th Meeting lifted the Moratorium on Short-Term Rentals.

The Application Process is now open and will remain open for 60 days. Completed applications must be submitted to the Village Manager, Chris Brown, for approval. Applications are available online and at Village Hall.

If you currently have a Short-Term Rental license, you may file the short form, Renewal Form.

If you have been operating without a license, you are required to pay for the preceding two years fees along with the current fees. You are also required to have a site plan of some type indicating the property, buildings and parking. You must also provide a layout of the house indicating square footage and room locations (especially sleeping quarters), as well as a list of rental rules and your Michigan Sales and Use Tax Number.

Upon application approval you will be issued a permit that will expire on December 31, 2023.

The deadline for Short-Term Rental Applications is April 14, 2023. We will not be accepting applications after this date unless authorized by resolution of the Village Council.

Please refer to the Village of Pentwater Short Term Rental Ordinance #153 enacted on June 30, 2019 or contract the Village Manager, Chris Brown with any questions.

Download a File:

Short Term Rental NEW Application (PDF)

Short Term Rental RENEWAL Application (PDF)

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Meetings & Events

To see upcoming meetings and events in the Village, please visit the Public Notices Page, the Events and Market Page or the Village Event Calendar for the latest updates.

Water Quality Report

To review the 2021 Water Quality Report, please click on the link below.

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2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Village 2023/2024 Proposed Budget and PowerPoint

To view the 2023/2024 Proposed Budget and PowerPoint Presentation, please click on the links below.

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2023/2024 Proposed Budget (PDF)

2023/2024 PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint)

Planning Commission Meeting - March - Rescheduled

The Village Planning Commission has rescheduled their March Meeting to Wednesday, April 5th at 6Pm at Park Place.

Village Green Web Cams

Web Camera UPDATE: The Webcams are currently under Wi-Fi upgrades and may be intermittent at this time.

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure.

Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View

Park Place Event Center

It brings the Village great pleasure to announce that Claudia Ressel-Hodan will be stepping in as our new Director for Park Place.

Claudia has been involved with Park Place since the Village began its renovations in 2019. She will be responsible for all reservations and their oversite.

We are excited to have Claudia take over and look forward to the promotion of additional activities.

Please visit our Park Place Event Center page for upcoming events and available days for rentals.

Employment Opportunity - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Supervisor

The Village of Pentwater, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan in Oceana County is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee the operations of our waste water system. Our plant is a Membrane Bio-Reactor System and requires a Michigan "B" Operator's License.

Specific duties will include the day-today operating, reporting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, treatment plant and lift stations.

As a member of our DPW team other functions may include snow plowing and other street maintenance functions. Ability to obtain a CDL within three months will be required.

Compensation: Depending on qualifications.

Benefits to include paid vacation and sick leave, comprehensive medical, optical and dental plan, life insurance and MERS defined pension.

Population: 875

Position open until filled.

Please send an application and resume to:

Chris Brown, Village Manager
P.O. Box 622
Pentwater, MI 49449

Email: cbrown@pentwatervillage.org