Benzie County
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- Population
- 18,310
- Area
- 319.7 sq mi (828.01 km²), 539.87 sq mi water
- Median age
- 50.8
- Households
- 7,708
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $74,834
- Median house value
- $285,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Benzie County Government
Published September 13*April 2025 Update* Benzie County Broadband Expansion - Internet for All
Benzie County is partnership with internet service providers is expanding broadband throughout Benzie! Benzie County Board of Commissioners have committed $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding to connect the unserved and underserved in our community. This funding, in…
Benzie County Government
Published September 13*Project Awarded* Request for Proposals - Parole/Probation Administrative Office Expansion Project
Benzie County is inviting qualified architectural firms and their teams (herein referred to as Architect or Firm) to submit a bid for consideration to provide architecture, design, project management services for the purpose of designing an effective space for Parole and…
Benzie County Government
Published September 13Headlee Reset - We Need You!
We need you for the Benzie County Tax Limitation Advisory Committee! On April 9, 2024, the Board of Commissioners finalized the creation of the Tax Advisory Committee. Please visit the Committee page for member details and additional information. The Benzie County Board of…
Benzie County Government
Published September 13Stay Informed - Tax Advisory Committee and Headlee (2024)
Resolution 2024-012 - Resolution Altering Duration of Fixed Operational Millage On April 9, 2024, the Board of Commissioner finalized the establishment of the Tax Advisory Committee to explore resetting the general fund operating millage which has been reduced due to Headlee and…
Benzie County Government
Published September 13Review & Comment on the 2024 Master Plan
The Board of Commissioners invites you to review and comment on the 2024 Master Plan update. Review the Master Plan here and related Appendices here . View Appendix D - 2024 Master Plan Addendum Email Us with any comments or if you have any questions regarding the Master Plan. A…