Do you have a question you need answered about our City? Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions on numerous topics. You can also view frequently asked questions for individual departments and topics by clicking any of the following links: Assessing, Elections, Property Tax & Special Assessments, and Water & Sewer.
If you are unable to find an answer to your question here feel free to contact us. We'd be happy to help you!
Street parking is available on almost all streets in the downtown. All street parking in the downtown is free of charge and has a 2-hour time limit. Those desiring to stay more than 2 hours can park in one of the numerous public parking lots with time limits ranging from 4 hours to 72 hours.
Owosso Map of Downtown Parking Lots
Downtown Living - Tenants will receive a parking permit from their landlords. The parking permits allow tenants to park in the lots downtown without a time limit.
Garbage and recycling services are not provided by the city. Such services must be set up by the property owner with a private provider. View our garbage and trash pickup page to learn more about service providers.
Pavilion rental is available for Harmon Patridge, also known as Green Meadows, and Bentley Parks. Reservations are accepted after January 1st of each year, for that calendar year. (Effective July 1, 2018 a non-refundable fee of $25 will be required for city residents and a non-refundable fee of $75 will be required for non-city residents). Reservations can be made at the Building Department at City Hall. Any questions contact (989) 725-0540.
Yes! The main floors of the Curwood Castle and the Gould House are available for rent on an hourly basis. The grounds around the Castle may also be rented. Due to their historic nature, and in the interest of public safety, the capacity limits of each building must be strictly adhered to. Affiliated businesses may be secured to conduct teas or historic or medieval weddings. Contact (989) 725-0599 for more details or to make reservations.
The Amos Gould House, on the corner of Washington and Oliver Streets, has two one-bedroom furnished apartments available for rent from the Owosso Historical Commission. These are rented on a monthly basis, including all utilities, with no long-term lease required. Corporations or individuals wishing to secure housing for a month or more have found this solution ideal. Longer-term rentals are accepted as well. Please call (989) 725-0599 for availability.
Admission donations of $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per child under 12 are requested in an effort to help the Historical Commission maintain these pieces of Owosso history. The Castle is open Tuesday through Sunday, except holidays, from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. The Castle is closed during the month of January. The Gould House is normally open Sundays from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, June through September. Groups may be scheduled outside of these hours for tours. Contact (989) 725-0599.
Dog licenses for city residents are sold from December through February each year at the Information Desk in City Hall. They are also available from local veterinarians and the Shiawassee County Treasurer's Office in Corunna throughout the year. Proof of rabies vaccination and neutering/spaying, if applicable, is required.
The Code of Ordinances can be viewed on the internet or by visiting the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. Should you have a question regarding an ordinance please call 725-0500 for more information.
The Owosso Secretary of State branch office is located at 1395 East M-21 on the south side of the road just east of Walmart.
At the Shiawassee County Register of Deeds office in the old courthouse in Corunna located at 208 North Shiawassee Street.
All vital records are maintained by the Shiawassee County Clerk at 208 North Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. You may contact the County Clerk’s office by phoning (989) 743-2279 or sending an email to clerk@shiawassee.net.
To open a business, you will first need a DBA (Doing Business As) license. That is obtained from the Shiawassee County Clerk’s Office in the old courthouse in Corunna.
To apply for a liquor license, you need to contact the Liquor Control Commission at the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at (517) 322-1345.
For operation of a home business, please refer to Section 38-394 of the Owosso City Code of Ordinances.
At the Public Safety Building, 202 South Water Street across the parking lot from City Hall.
At the Public Safety Building, 202 South Water Street, across the parking lot from City Hall.