Welcome to Oscoda County!
We are very proud of where we live and work. Oscoda County is known for its natural beauty, friendly people and strong community spirit. Located within the Huron National Forest, deep in the heart of the AuSable River Valley, our location is excellent for both tourism and business.
Life here is simple and good! We enjoy four seasons of recreational activities due to our beautiful lakes, rushing rivers, abundant wildlife and unpolluted forests. And our county, unlike most of Michigan’s lower peninsula, still has ample room for it’s people to put down roots and grow!
With terrific school systems, outstanding natural resources and dependable government services, Oscoda County offers rural living at it’s very finest!
NEWS YOU NEED
Do you have a need but aren’t sure how or where to get help? A new telephone based information service is now available to residents of Oscoda County and it’s called 211. Simply dialing 211 from any touch tone phone will put you in touch with a referral specialist who can help you find community resources to meet your needs. For more information refer to the following document:
2025 ADOPTED BUDGETS

GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
The Board of Commissioners wants the public to be aware of two online tools that can help anyone to evaluate the financial status of our County: The “Municipal Performance Dashboard” and “Municipal Financial Summary”. If you would like to use these online tools, go to the Board of Commissioners Page and click on the the links provided.
Elected Officials Salaries
NextRequest Portal
NextRequest – Sheriff Department Records Request
NextRequest – County Records Request
NextRequest – Court Records Request
Notice of Intent for Materials Management Plan
This correspondence serves as notification that on June 28, 2024, Oscoda County filed its notice of intent to prepare a Materials Management Plan (MMP) and has become the County Approval Agency as required per Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act,1994 PA 451, as amended.
Oscoda County intends to develop the MMP as a multicounty plan with Alpena County, Alcona County, Iosco County, and Montmorency County. Alpena County will serve as the Designated Planning Agency. Please note that all materials management planning committee meetings are open to the public and notices of these meetings will be posted at www.alpenacounty.org and at 720 W Chisholm Street in Alpena.
Oscoda County Veterans Affairs Board Positions
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners are accepting letters of interest from Veterans to serve on the Veteran Affairs Board (Per Public Act 192 of 1953) for one term expiring 12/31/2027 and one term expiring 12/31/2029.
Qualified applicants must be a resident of Oscoda County, have served honorably on active duty in the US Armed Forces, possess demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in public service, business and/or finance.
Submit letters of interest no later than October 31, 2025
Mail to:
Oscoda County
Attn: Veteran Affairs Board
P.O. Box 399, Mio MI 48647
Email to: mknepp@oscodacountymi.com
Oscoda County Department of Health & Human Services Board Position
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners is in search of an Oscoda County resident to fill the vacant seat on the Oscoda County Department of Health & Human Services Board position.
Members of this board assume responsibilities and duties to set goals and objectives to meet the needs of the community. The board assures through policy and procedures, that the agency programs are translated with both efficient and effective services. Applicants must be 18 years of age, an Oscoda County resident, and have a genuine desire to devote time and effort to develop knowledge of public welfare.
Submit letters of interest no later than October 31, 2025.
Mail to:
Oscoda County
Attn: Ms. Michelle Knepp, County Administrator
P O Box 399, Mio, MI 48647
Email to: mknepp@oscodacountymi.com

Local Newspaper
To browse news articles and current events related to Oscoda County, visit the Oscoda County Herald online

Upcoming Events
For a complete list of events scheduled in Oscoda County, visit the Herald’s Community Calendar.
Contact Information
Animal Control | |
Building Dept | |
Clerk | |
Commissioners | |
Court Administrator | |
District Court | |
EDC | |
EMS | |
Equalization | |
Friend of the Court | |
Family Division | |
Housing Dept | |
Probate Court | |
Prosecuting Attorney | |
Register of Deeds | |
Sheriff | |
Treasurer | |
Veteran's Affairs |
Oscoda County Offices
311 S. Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647
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