Village of Hillman

Hillman Michigan: Northern Michigan Living at Its Best...

Come experience what Hillman has to offer. Find out about our community, our events, our businesses, and what makes us an attractive place to live, work and visit.

Few places offer such big city amenities in such a beautiful rural setting. Surrounded by an abundance of natural and cultural resources, residents and visitors alike can find affordable land, innumerable lakes and rivers, top-notch golf, and a wide variety of higher education facilities within their reach.

Businesses are attracted to the abundant and willing work force, affordable living, and close proximity to commercial airports.

The Village of Hillman has plenty of retail shopping including grocery stores, party stores, hardware, lumber, and a sports shop. Dining includes restaurants, bars, and the Senior Center for congregate meals, and the local VFW provides meals.

Thunder Bay Resort provides golf, rooms, dining, and the famous Elk Ride that is considered one of the top ten rides of its type in the United States.

Included in Hillman are an elder friendly assisted living facility and a skilled nursing facility and Thunder Bay Community Health Services for medical needs. The Hillman Pharmacy is available for prescriptions.

Hillman has resorts in the surrounding area including Jacks Landing, Killions Landing which are both on Fletcher's Floodwaters, and Sorrensons' on Grass Lake.

Explore... Discover... Consider the possibilities...

Draft Recreation Plan available to view

Hillman Area Recreation Plan - Draft

Draft Hillman Area Recreation plan for 2026 - 2030. Under 30 day review.

Hillman Area Recreation Plan (draft)

Public Hearing is July 21

Public Hearing Notice
Village of Hillman – Zoning Ordinance Amendment

The Village of Hillman Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm to recommend adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to the Village Council. The public hearing will be held at 24220 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hillman, MI. Written comments may be sent to PO Box 96, Hillman MI 49746 prior to the meeting. The public may appear at the public hearing in person or by counsel. The full zoning ordinance and proposed amendment can be found at www.hillmanmichigan.org. The proposed amendments are as follows:

Amend Section 2.1 to add definitions for Battery Energy Storage Systems. Amend Section 4.0 to add Battery Energy Storage Systems as a special use in the Industrial District. Amend Article 7 to add new Section 7.32 to provide standards and procedures for Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Ordinance No. 2025-01 - Battery Energy Storage Systems

Pay Taxes and Utility Fees Online

Village residents can pay their taxes and utility fees online via credit card. Use the links below to open a new webpage with our payment portals.

Village of Hillman Online Tax Payments

Village of Hillman Online Utility Fee Payments

Village Council Meetings

VILLAGE OF HILLMAN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025

The Village of Hillman Council meetings for the Calendar year of 2025 will be held on the First (1 st ) and Third (3 rd ) Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the east-end conference room of the Hillman Community Center at 24220 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman, Michigan. All meetings are open to the public.

The Village of Hillman Planning Commission Board meetings are held on the Third (3 rd ) Monday of each quarter at 6 p.m. These meetings will be held on Monday, January 20, Monday, April 21, Monday, July 21, and Monday, October 20 unless otherwise posted. The meetings are held in the east-end conference room of the Hillman Community Center at 24220 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman, Michigan. All meetings are open to the public.

Ann Williams
Village Clerk/Treasurer

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