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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:

Community Resources 211

2025 ADOPTED BUDGETS

2025 ADOPTED BUDGET (GENERAL FUND)
2025 ADOPTED BUDGET (SPECIAL FUND)

GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS

OFFICIAL 2024 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

Elected Officials 2025 Salaries

NextRequest Portal

NextRequest – Sheriff Department Records Request

NextRequest – County Records Request

NextRequest – Court Records Request

Notice of Intent for Materials Management Plan

Oscoda County NOI

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

Local Newspaper

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

READ ONLINE
Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

For a complete list of events scheduled in Oscoda County, visit the Herald’s Community Calendar.

VIEW EVENTS

Contact Information

Animal Control
989-745-1910
Building Dept
989-826-1164
Clerk
989-826-1110
Commissioners
989-826-1130
Court Administrator
989-826-1107
District Court
989-826-1106
EDC
989-826-1123
EMS
989-826-1131
Equalization
989-826-1103
Friend of the Court
989-826-3548
Family Division
989-826-1115
Housing Dept
989-826-1167
Probate Court
989-826-1159
Prosecuting Attorney
989-826-1120
Register of Deeds
989-826-1116
Sheriff
989-826-3214
Treasurer
989-826-1113
Veteran's Affairs
989-826-9500

Oscoda County Offices

311 S. Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647

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