Ottawa County, MI

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Ottawa County Unemployment Rate for July 2026

Preliminary unemployment rates for July 2026 were recently released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Ottawa County had an unemployment rate of 4.1%, no change from the June rate of 4.1%.

Ottawa County Unemployment Rate for June 2026

Preliminary unemployment rates for June 2026 were recently released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. Ottawa County had an unemployment rate of 4.1%, a slight decrease from the May rate of 4.2%.

Apply to Serve on the Housing Advisory Board

The Ottawa County Housing Advisory Board makes policy recommendations and proposes initiatives for housing-related matters to the County Board. The County Board may also task the Housing Advisory Board with specific housing-related tasks.

Ottawa County Begins Citizen Phone Survey

Starting this week, Ottawa County adults will have the opportunity to provide input on their satisfaction with local government services, priorities, tax burden, communication preferences, and more by responding to the Ottawa County Citizen Survey.