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.
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.
Bay County government is divided into more than 50 departments. Find information and contact details for each of the departments within Bay County.
Bay County offers a variety of online services to better serve the community. Find links to employment, taxes, documents, legal info and more.
Five Activity Centers throughout the County provide not only a nutritious meal, but fun and fellowship as well. Menus are located in several area publications or by calling the Department on Aging main office at (989) 895-4100.
The Golf Course is OPEN! Bay County has a beautiful 18-hole golf facility located on Hampton Road. Come Play a Round with Us! Tee Time Reservations 7 Days a Week. Call: (989) 892-2161. Learn More
Check out www.heybaycity.com for the latest information on Bay County! Hey, Bay City! offers great information on living in Bay County, job postings, events, and much more! Like them on Facebook to have their latest stories on your feed!
Sign up for BAY Alerts, an emergency mass notification system used to contact Bay County residents via phone messages, text messages and/or e-mail messages in case of emergency. Learn More
The Dashboard and Citizen's Guide have been designed to allow our citizens to view important information about Bay County quickly and easily.
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.
Please note that Bay County offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. We will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Bay County is proud to announce the completed design for the new Community Center Pool. This design was developed to serve swimmers of all ages, abilities and interests. This modern facility reflects our commitment to providing inclusive, engaging,...