Lake Odessa is a growing community situated between Lansing and Grand Rapids. We are a village that values our past, cherishes our present and works together to thoughtfully plan for the future.
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Water & Sewer E-Bill OptionThe Village of Lake Odessa (Village) and Lakewood Wastewater Authority (LWA) are now offering customers the option to have their water and sewer bills delivered to them via email. To sign up for e-bill, please click here, or stop by the Page Building and complete an authorization form. Questions can be directed to the Village at (616) 374-7110 or LWA at (616) 374-3264.
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Janie Rodriguez AwardEach year the Village of Lake Odessa presents an award to an outstanding citizen and community volunteer, entitled the “Janie Rodriguez Award.” This will be the Village’s 29th year in presenting this coveted award.
The winner of the award will be chosen from the Lake Odessa Area. The winner will have been nominated by an individual or group who submits a brief personal profile using the given criteria below which also includes an explanation why the individual deserves this award. Criteria for selecting a winner is based on the way Janie lived her life, and values she placed upon faith, family, friends, and community. The nominee should be a caring, giving, loving, community-minded person who often places others needs before their own. The winner of this award is a person who goes above and beyond the call of duty in the spirit of giving, in the spirit of Janie Rodriguez. This award will be presented to the new winner during Depot Day, July 27, 2019. The winner will receive a plaque as a keepsake, and have their name engraved in a permanent plaque which is displayed in the Page Memorial Building. The winner will also serve on the Janie Rodriguez Committee to take part in the selection process of future award winners. Nomination applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 27, 2019, at the Page Memorial Building, 839 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849. For an award nomination application please click on the pdf file below. 
M-66 Reconstruction ProjectThe Village of Lake Odessa has been notified by the Michigan Department of Transportation that the upcoming M-66 reconstruction project, from I-96 to M-50, will result in all northbound traffic normally using this area to be rerouted through Lake Odessa on Jordan Lake Avenue throughout the summer. The project will begin on May 28th and is scheduled to be completed on August 31, 2019. For more information, please visit the MDOT website.
Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren TestsThe monthly outdoor warning siren tests will resume on Saturday, April 6th at noon. The monthly test will continue throughout the traditional severe weather season on the first Saturday of every month – at noon. The last test of the season will be the October test (October 5th). On the day of the test; if weather conditions are questionable (i.e. severe weather watches or warnings or a non-severe thunderstorm is occurring etc.) the test will not be done to avoid confusion. There may be occasions due to high call volume at the dispatch center the siren tests will be delayed.
Master PlanCampfires and BurningBrush and Yard Waste Policy and ScheduleThe 2019 Brush and Yard Waste Policy is available on our Department of Public Works page by clicking here.
New Wellhead Protection Page and Thirstin's Water Education Page
Village of Lake Odessa Citizen Guide to Finances
Governor Snyder has introduced new financial transparency requirements for local governments. The Village of Lake Odessa has created a visual snapshot of how taxpayers dollars are being used that can be viewed by clicking here.
In accordance with Public Act 202 of 2017, all units of government that have a retirement system or retiree health care system must file reports to the Michigan Department of Treasury annually. The Retirement System Annual Report for 2018 is available for inspection by clicking here. If you have any questions, call the Treasurer at 616-374-8062 or send her an email at treasurer@lakeodessa.org. Title VI PlanAs of November 13, 2014, the Village of Lake Odessa has an approved Title VI Plan on file with the Michigan Department of Transportation, as required by the Federal Highway Administration. Click here for the signed plan.
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The Village of Lake Odessa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.