Welcome to the City of Alma, Michigan

North + South Passenger Rail Line Survey

City of Alma, Home Page The Passenger Rail Line Survey is available for your input on the proposal. Just click the picture to open the QR Code, then use your cell phone to fill out the survey. You can access the survey on the webpage by clicking the "New! - Public Survey" button.

Also, here is a direct link to the survey: North South Rail Survey

The North + South Passenger Rail has its own new website: northsouthrail.org. Here you will be able to fill out the survey and keep up to date on the progress of the rail study.

Downtown Overnight Parking

Overnight Parking Permit Required sign Parking overnight in one of the municipal lots downtown Alma is easy and affordable. If you live within the Downtown Development Authority District a yearly permit is only $50. If you live outside of the Downtown Development Authority District you can still park overnight but it will cost $160 yearly for the permit.

If you park in a municipal lot overnight without a permit you may receive a $25 fine. When parking overnight, you must park in the designated areas, located to the back of the lots. If you have a permit and do not park with the designated area, you may receive a $25 fine. Please look for these signs and park between them.

To learn more about parking overnight downtown in the municipal lots, please check out the Police Department's page for more information.

In the Middle of Everything!

Welcome to the City of Alma. Aerial photo of Downtown Alma. That's Alma. The wonder and beauty of the great State of Michigan is easily accessible from Alma. We are located where M46 and US127 come together in the middle of the state. Alma’s a great place to live and raise a family. We are proud of our quaint, walkable downtown that continues to improve with new restaurants, shops and apartments. Being the home of the Alma College Scots, we provide opportunities for the arts and culture that rival much larger cities. Come and see how nice it can be to be living in the #inthemiddleofeverything #almami

City Services Made Easier

alma at home city services Alma residents have many ways they can transact business with the City, either online or by phone. Our At- Home City Services mean you can get your City business handled without ever leaving your house!

The City has convenient drop boxes located just outside the west doors of the municipal building and an easy to use drive up at the Alma Public Library.

Alma Community Calendar

City of Alma, Home Page, Alma Community Calendar GoGratiot is a community calendar hosted by the Gratiot Chamber of Commerce, promoting a range of events—academic, athletic, civic, cultural, educational, and recreational—for Alma and nearby towns. To view the monthly calendar, visit our website http://gogratiot.com/ or our Facebook page for daily updates. To submit events, email pat@gogratiot.com. Note that GoGratiot may edit or exclude listings and holds no liability for damages from incorrect postings.

Election Information

For news, information and forms pertaining to elections and voting in the City, please visit our Elections page.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Nov. 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026: WINTER ON-STREET PARKING BAN IN EFFECT

Jan. 27, 2026: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 pm*

Jan. 28, 2026: Alma Fire District Board Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 7:00 am

Jan. 28, 2026: Downtown Dev. Authority Mtg. - CANCELLED

Feb. 2, 2026: Planning Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 pm

Feb. 4, 2026: City Commission-Goal Setting Session, Alma Library, 5:30 pm

Feb. 10, 2025: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 pm

Feb. 12, 2025: Zoning Board of Appeals Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 5:00 pm

*Agendas for Alma City Commission meetings will be available the Friday before the meeting on the City Commission page.

Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.

City of Alma YouTube

City of Alma, Home Page, City of Alma YouTube You can watch many City of Alma boards and commission meetings on our You Tube page. Access the page by clicking YouTube. Most meetings are either live or posted within 24 hours.

City of Alma Drop Box Locations

City of Alma, Home Page, City of Alma Drop Box Locations Need to pay taxes or a utility bill? Drop off a permit? Return your ballot or other election mail? The City has two drop box locations for your convenience.

1. Drive up drop box located at the Alma Public Library. No need to get out of your car. The box is 1 of 3 located in the library drive - the box is clearly labeled for the City of Alma. Please be sure you are dropping payments and important documents in the box for the City - not in the book return!

2. Silver drop box located just outside the west doors of the Municipal Building next to the mailbox.

3. A new drop box has been added outside the west doors of the Municipal Building for absentee ballots, applications, or other election mail only, and will be accessible during the 40 days prior to each election.