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 Thunder Bay 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.
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Business Improvements Recognized
The Council of the Village of Hillman desired to honor several business owners for beautifying their buildings either inside or outside and keeping our village beautiful. The following businesses have been recognized by the Council (not in any specific order): Hilltop Party Mart, Eli’s Marketplace, Northern Deer & Livestock Processing, Hillman Car Wash, Fly By Wash-N-Dry, Jennings Land Management and Black Squirrel.
Not Pictured: Fly By Wash-N-Dry, Jennings Land Management, LLC and Black Squirrel.
Important Information about your Drinking Water
Reporting Requirements Not Met for the Village of Hillman
We are required to report the results of your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indication of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. While we collected our monthly total coliform sample on time, we did not report the results to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) by the July 10, 2024, deadline for the June 1 to June 30, 2024, compliance period.
For more information click on the notice below:
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.
Election Notice
NOTICE
These positions will term in November 2026; all candidates will be running for re-election:
President Dave Hornbacher - 2 year term
Trustee Stephen Orlandi - 4 year term
Trustee Thomas Bouchey - 4 year term
If you are interested in running for any of the seats up for election this year you may contact the Hillman Township Clerk Kelly Abledinger at (989)742-3096 on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or contact Jody on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Petitions and Affidavits of Identity are available through the township office and must be circulated and turned in by July 20th, 2026, by 4 p.m.
Ann Williams
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Review of Zoning Ordinance is August 17
NOTICE
There will be a special Planning Commission meeting for the Village of Hillman on August 17, 2026, to review and approve the updated Zoning Ordinance in the east-end Conference Room of the Hillman Community Center at 6:00 p.m.
Ann Williams
Village Clerk/Treasurer
Village Council Meetings
VILLAGE OF HILLMAN COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
The Village of Hillman Council meetings for the Calendar year of 2026 will be held on the First (1st) and Third (3rd) 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 (3rd) Monday of each quarter at 6 p.m. These meetings will be held on Monday, January 19, Monday, April 20, Monday, July 20, and Monday, October 19 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 of Hillman Clerk/Treasurer
Important Documents:
Village of Hillman Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan
The Village of Hillman Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan is available to view on our website.
Title IV Non-Discrimination Plan
2025 Water Quality Report for the Village of Hillman
The 2025 Water Quality Report for the Village of Hillman is available to view on our website.
Internet Service Providers
There are a variety of internet service providers available to the residents of the Village of Hillman. Click on the link below to view a coverage map and list of services available.