Oscoda County Government

04/01/2026

Notice of Vacancy for Board of Commissioners

03/31/2026

In observance of Good Friday, all Oscoda County Government offices will be closed on Friday April 3, 2026. We will resume normal operations on Monday April 6, 2026.

03/19/2026

The Warming Center at the Mio Community Center has been closed however, if you or someone you know needs assistance during this winter storm, help is available through 211.

📞Call 2-1-1
📱Text your ZIP code to 898-211

Whether you need shelter, food, a place to warm up, emotional care, or help finding local resources, trained specialists have the latest information and are prepared to connect you with services in your community.

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

For those that are still without power, a warming shelter has been opened at the Mio Community Center located at 305 E 9th St, Mio Michigan. Use the warming shelter to warm up, charge electronic devices and fill water jugs.

The shelter will be open
☑️3/17 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
☑️3/18 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

03/15/2026

If you find yourself with needs during this storm remember 211 is a resource that can connect you with local resources to meet your needs.

03/09/2026

The Board of Commissioners Meeting on March 10, 2026, has been moved to the Mio Community Center located at 305 9th Street, Mio.

Send a message to learn more

03/07/2026

02/23/2026

GRANT AVAILABLE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES IN OSCODA COUNTY...ACT NOW! APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 10, 2026

Through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Urgent Need Generator Grant Program, Oscoda County Emergency Services is able to award portable generators into our community to support businesses who maintain critical operations during large-scale disasters—supporting not only their own facilities, but the broader Oscoda County community when needed.

Grant awards are based on:
✔️ Locally owned small business
✔️ In good standing with the local government
✔️ A brick-and-mortar business (must not be a residence)
✔️ Business must be able to supply at least one emergency need (food, water, fuel, equipment, hardware, point of distribution, warming or cooling, overnight shelter, community information center).
✔️Use of equipment must be restricted to the purpose for which it is acquired.

Thank you to these community partners for their dedication and for the continued support they will be able to provide in future emergencies.

If you are interested in being considered for a portable generator under this grant, please reach out to one of the below for details on how to apply.

Mike Bowers, Oscoda County Emergency Manager
[email protected] or 989-701-5126

Michelle Knepp, County Administrator
[email protected] or 989-826-1175

Send a message to learn more

02/23/2026

211 is your one-stop source for local resources! If you are looking for assistance and don't know where to turn call 2-1-1 and they will guide you to the correct resources for your specific need.

02/19/2026

Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your voice heard!

Oscoda, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, and Montmorency Counties are coming together to ensure the safe and responsible disposal of waste in our region of the state, including starting new recycling programs! If you’re a resident or a business owner in these counties, you’re invited to share your thoughts to help better identify new recycling opportunities.

Take the 5-minute survey! Survey closes February 28th.

https://resourcerecycling.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnw0jBC0ih5Uypg

02/18/2026

The 2025 Oscoda County Plat Book is published and available for purchase at the Oscoda County Equalization Office for $40.00.

This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within Oscoda County, including property boundaries for all rural parcels. Along with landownership maps are the new enhanced LiDAR aerial view maps that show a 3D-like topographical look at the local land. This new edition includes an updated Oscoda County Government Directory, Oscoda County Government Services Directory, Village Maps, Roads Map, and so much more.