Checkpoint Screening Equipment

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI -- New checkpoint screening technology has been installed at Muskegon County Airport, the Transportation Security Administration recently announced.

The new equipment, installed in late February, screens passengers for metallic and nonm...

Travel Tips

Traveling can be stressful, especially with the myriad of safety and security rules and regulations. The following list of Travel Tips is provided to help you travel easily through MKG.

Airlines & Travel

Find out more about reservations and general travel information.

CP - July Board of Review - JBOR

July Board of Review (JBOR) is the second annual BOR mainly for Primary Residence Exemption (PRE), Poverty Exemption Requests & Veteran's Property Tax Exemptions being brought before the individual municipality board.

Muskegon County's New Website

Muskegon County launched a new website on July 1.  With that new website, all department pages have been brought under a new website template and a new URL address.  The new website is muskegoncounty.net  and the GIS pages have ...

Bats & Rabies

Michigan is experiencing an increase in bats testing positive for rabies, including one in Muskegon County. Learn what to do if you find a bat in your home.

Beach Water Monitoring

Twenty-nine (29) public beaches in Muskegon County are tested for E. coli during the high-use season. Test results, advisories and closures are posted to the BeachGuard website.

Ticks & Lyme Disease

Protect yourself from ticks while outdoors this summer. Tick-borne diseases, particularly Lyme disease, are expanding across Michigan.

PFAS in Michigan

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that are found in a wide range of products. Most people have been exposed to PFAS.

Hepatitis A

Michigan continues to experience an outbreak of the Hepatitis A virus. The best way to protect against hepatitis A is to get the hepatitis A vaccine.

Hackley & Hume Historic Site

Hackley House

Charles H. Hackley hired David S Hopkins of Grand Rapids to design and build the magnificent houses and City Barn for Hackley and his partner Thomas Hume with construction taking place between 1887 and 1889. Structurally restored to its 1890s...

Passport Applications

Passport Applications are no longer being processed at the Equalization Department effective April 15, 2016. Passport applications are being accepted at the City of Muskegon.

Experience the Lake Effect!

Muskegon’s slice of the Lake Michigan shoreline features 26 miles of sandy beaches, including a nationally-certified clean beach, Pere Marquette Park. Walk or hike the dune trails in one of three state parks and seven county parks. Muskegon Coun...

Contract With Us

The Muskegon County Land Bank Authority uses local contractors that are licensed, insured and not on HUD’s debarred list.Interested local contractors should contact Tim Burgess, Muskegon County Land Bank Consultant at 231-724-6170 or Tony Moulatsiotis, Ch...

Lead Paint Hazard Control Program

The Mission of the County of Muskegon Lead Paint Hazard Control Program is to prevent lead poisoning and exposure for Muskegon County children. The funding is targeted for lead hazard inspection and control in homes built prior to 1978 and occupied by low...

Land Bank Property Viewer

The Land Bank Property Viewer provides public access to view properties controlled by or overseen by the Muskegon County Land Bank Authority.

Operation Graduation

Visit the Operation Graduation page to get the facts about truancy and find out the Prosecutor's Office is committed to our youth.

Social Justice Action Plan

The Social Justice Commission currently has an 8 part action plan that is designed to effectively engage our youth and reduce violent crime. The “Safe Days, Quiet Nights” initiative focuses on keeping our kids off the street, keeping t...

Personal Protection Orders

In certain circumstances, obtaining a personal protection order (PPO) is necessary in order to protect an individual or individuals in our community. Obtaining a PPO is a very serious matter. It has considerable legal implications for all parties involved...

MDOT Road Closures

Read about the road closures listed from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Freedom of Information Act

Review policies for requesting publicly accessible information on our Freedom of Information Act page.

Animal Adoption & Shelter

Welcome to Pound Buddies! We are Muskegon County’s largest animal shelter serving the needs of homeless animals and pet-loving people since 2002. At Pound Buddies, our core purpose is to care for homeless dogs and cats and find them new loving f...