Welcome to Bay County

The official website of Bay County, Michigan. We invite you to discover what Bay County, located along the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron in mid-Michigan, has to offer.

About Bay County

Bay County is made up of 14 townships and 4 cities. It is home to around 106,000 people, making it the 20th most populated county in the state.

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Departments & Divisions

Bay County government is divided into more than 50 departments. Find information and contact details for each of the departments within Bay County.

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Online Services

Bay County offers a variety of online services to better serve the community. Find links to employment, taxes, documents, legal info and more.

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  Bay County Dashboard & Citizen's Guide

The Dashboard and Citizen's Guide have been designed to allow our citizens to view important information about Bay County quickly and easily.

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Information on all the Dashboards and Reports are updated as new information becomes available. If something is listed as N/A then some of the necessary reporting agencies have not finalized their information or it does not exist.

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Bay County News

BCATS Public Participation Plan Seeking Public Comment

The Bay City Area Transportation Study (BCATS) is seeking public comment on the proposed 2025 Public Participation Plan (PPP). The PPP includes information about methods for public involvement in the transportation planning process, as well as...

Bay County Mosquito Control Scrap Tire Drive - May 31, 2025

This Saturday, May 31, 2025, Bay County Mosquito Control will be hosting a scrap tire drive for Bay County residents from 9 AM - 2 PM in Bay City! Residents are able to bring 10 passenger car-sized tires per household for recycling. Photo ID or...

Bay County Forest Sustainability Program Spring Newsletter

The Bay County Forest Sustainability Program has just released its Arbor Day Spring Update newsletter, highlighting the importance of trees and Arbor Day events near you. They also have exciting news to share about becoming certified arborists....