Welcome to the
Village of Benzonia

PO Box 223, 1276 Michigan Ave.

Benzonia, MI 49616

231.882.9981

2018 Water Quality Report for Village of Benzonia

snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2018. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and state standards.

We proudly protect our groundwater by implementing and maintaining a Wellhead Protection Program for the Village.  ​Read Report now or visit our Water in the Village Page>
If you would like to know more about the report, contact: 

  • Village of Benzonia, Phil Boman, (231) 882-9981
  • MDEQ, Amy Vail (231) 876-4481

Welcome Sara Kirk, ​Zoning Administrator

We are pleased to announce the hiring of a new Zoning Administrator, Sara Kirk. Sara will also serve as a member of the Benzie County Planning Commission and assist with updating the master plan.

Sara R. Kirk, ASLA, LEED AP, is a landscape architect and founder of SRP Design Studio. She is a member of the American Society of Landscaping Architects and holds licenses in Michigan and Tennessee.
​Sara graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with a specialization in environmental studies. Her areas of focus include park and recreation, community planning, site design and streetscape projects. Sara has extensive experience with sustainable design, in both planning and implementation.

We are thrilled Sara has joined the Village of Benzonia team. ​

Village of Benzonia Spring Clean-up

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Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 8 am-noon

The village of Benzonia is having a SPRING CLEAN-UP for the disposal of junk, debris, and rubbish. 


The following rules will apply:

One truck bed or trailer load per village household will be accepted at the village building,

1276 Michigan Ave., Benzonia.

The Village will no longer offer curbside pick-up.

NO Freon appliances, paint, solvents, hazardous waste, or tires will be accepted.

Proof of Village residency will be required. Please call the Village office, 882-9981 if you need assistance with transporting your load.

Think Spring 2019

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Help Beautify Benzonia

Contact Steve Stephens 231.882.7756 

if you would like to assist our 

Volunteer Master Gardener with the 

Community Gardens in Benzonia.

Description of Benzonia

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Benzonia is quaint village located approximately 7 miles from Lake Michigan and 1 mile from Crystal Lake. The village is adorned with cute shops, delicious restaurants and two parks. Benzonia is perfect for living and visiting! 

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A beautiful garden outside of our local post office.

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The newly renovated Mills Community House holds a library and many community events.