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.

Leaf Pickup

The Leaf Pickup Days of operation and Zones will be located on the running banner at the top of the page.
Fall Leaf Pickup will begin Thursday, October 27th in Zone 1.
To view the Leaf Pickup Zone Map, please click on the link below.

Please refrain from putting brush and sticks in the leaf piles, they clog and cause damage to the machine. Damaged and down machines will cause a slow down during leaf pickup.

Please put leaf piles on the edge of the pavement, off of the roadway. Leaf piles should be wind rowed and no wider than four feet. Also refrain from piling the leaves near mailboxes, street signs and power poles as the machines lack the capability of reaching in these areas. Please avoid piling leaves in front of storm drains, fire hydrants or block utility accesses.

Any piles will sticks, brush, or wider than four feet will not be picked up.

If you have any leaves or yard clippings before or beyond the scheduled cleanup dates they can be dropped off at the Pentwater Township Transfer Station located behind the Dollar General store just off of Monroe Road. For more information regarding the Transfer Station, please visit the Pentwater Township Transfer Station page.

Download a File:

Leaf Collection Zones Map (PDF)

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

Download a File:

Village Employment Application (PDF)

New Life Rings

The Village of Pentwater would like to thank Ron Beeber and Amy LaBarge for their financial contribution which supplied four new life rings located at the North and South Pier. The Village Staff, Residents and Visitors appreciate Ron and Amy's willingness to always provide for the betterment of our community.

Park Place Rentals

For Park Place Rentals, please call Village Hall at 231-869-8301.

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.

Download a File:

2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)

Village of Pentwater Performance Dashboard

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.

Visit Online:

Village Performance Dashboard

DDA - Christmas in the Village - December 3rd, 10th, 17th

People often think of Pentwater as a summer beach town, but it is truly becoming a destination for the holidays as well!
If you’re seeking some small-town charm this holiday season, visit Pentwater Christmas in the Village on the weekends of December 3rd, 10th and 17th.
More than 20 businesses will be decking the halls to offer a unique shopping, dining, and lodging experience. Shops will be filled to the brim with unique gifts, treats, and holiday apparel, making Pentwater the perfect one-stop-shop for the holiday gift giving and party season. Most of the participating shops will be open Thursdays through Sundays each week with several offering extended hours on Friday evenings.
Don’t miss out on the holiday movie-themed window decoration contest between the village merchants. $1 per vote, with all of the proceeds going to a local food bank.

Christmas In The Village isn’t just about shopping, there will also be fun family activities, such as Christmas Caroling at the top of the Village Green on Saturdays from 3-6pm with hot cocoa & cookies, horse-drawn wagon rides on Dec 17th and 18th, and photo opportunities with Elf and our vintage Frosty The Snowman (“Find Frosty”).
Earn a chance to win local gift certificates and prizes by posting your Pentwater Christmas in the Village photos on social media with the hashtag #PTWChristmas. Visit Pentwater this holiday season to sip, shop and stay for the day…or the weekend!

Nov. 25th and Nov. 26th: Black Friday & Small Business Saturday.
Saturday is the Christmas Market on top of Village Green - selling Christmas Trees, wreaths, and garland.
Dec. 3rd: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day - Wear your best ugly Christmas Sweater for store discounts and promos.
Dec. 10th: Holiday Sweet Stroll - Sweet Stroll bags will be sold at Jilly’s Gallery leading up to the event. Proceeds to Pentwater Student Council.
Dec. 17th from 3:30pm - 6:30pm and Dec. 18th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm - Horse drawn wagon rides through Pentwater Village.

Keep up with local merchant’s events and activities on the Christmas in the Village Facebook and Instagram pages @pentwaterchristmasinthevillage or by scanning the QR code in print advertising.

Short Term Rental Moratorium

On Monday, August 8, 2022 Regular Council Meeting the following action was taken:

Motion by Ressel-Hodan, supported by Angell-Powell to approve placing a Moratorium on
the Short-Term Rental Ordinance effective immediately and placing a cap on the annual
permits at 67 for one year while the Village studies the economic impacts to the community,

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Angell Powell, Bluhm, Griffis, Ressel-Hodan, Palmer and Hodges.
NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Nugent. Motion approved 6 – 0.

Download a File:

Short Term Rental Ordinance (PDF)

Village Green Web Cams

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