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*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…
*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…
Headlee 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…
Stay 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…
Review & 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…
Property Fraud Alert
Residents of Benzie County! Want to protect your property and/or home? Sign up for a FREE alert system that will either email, call, or text you to notify you against the possibilities of fraudulently activity that is being committed against your property. Property fraud is…
Jail Operations Ballot Proposal - What does it mean?
On November 5, 2024, you will find a millage request by Benzie County for Jail operations. This millage request is a renewal. Benzie County has provided a pamphlet explaining the Jail millage. Please refer to the pamphlet to read more about this topic. If you have any questions,…
General Operations Ballot Proposal - what does it mean? (Headlee)
On August 6, 2024, you will find a millage request by Benzie County for the Alteration of Duration of Fixed Operational Millage. This millage request IS NOT an increase but is simply working to address the indefinite status of the millage. Benzie County has provided a pamphlet…
Election Information - FAQ's
Benzie County has received many questions related to the upcoming election. Attached here and also pasted below is a list of FAQ's and answers that should assist folks as they read their ballots, and prepare for the November 5, 2024, Election.
Benzie County Advanced Life Support Services Millage (EMS)
On November 5, 2024, you will find a millage request by Benzie County for EMS operations. This millage request is a slight increase. This increase will assist in expanding our full-time ambulances to 3 ambulances on shift at all times, future capital needs, and a continuation of…
Board of Commissioners seeking letters of interest from residents of District VI
Benzie County Board of Commissioners – District VI The Benzie County Board of Commissioners are seeking letters of interest and a resume from the residents of Colfax Township and Inland (except sections 1-6, Section 7 lying west of Maple City Hwy, North of US-31), for the…
Stay Informed - Tax Advisory Committee and Headlee
**Tax Advisory Committee - Meeting on August 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM** Link to Agendas: https://benzieco.net/government/boards___committees/tax_advisory_committee.php On April 1, 2025, the Board of Commissioner finalized the establishment of the Tax Advisory Committee to explore…