- Notices
City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-02, Short-Term Rental License Ordinance, at its June 1, 2026 meeting. The ordinance becomes effective July 11, 2026.
Short-term rental information is now available on the City’s Short-Term Rentals page, including the license application, inspection checklist, ordinance, licensed property list, fee schedule, and concern form.
This information will remain available on the City website going forward. This home page notice will remain posted for a limited time only.
If you own or operate a short-term rental in the City of Harrison, please review the requirements and application materials before the ordinance takes effect.
Click Here to visit the City of Harrison Short-Term Rentals page.
The City of Harrison is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and is seeking public input through a short community survey.
The survey will remain available through June 21, 2026. Resident feedback will help guide future parks and recreation planning, priorities, and improvements.
Click Here to complete the Parks and Recreation Survey.
- Resources
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF HARRISON!
A wonderful community, the perfect outdoor recreation destination, & a great place to call home.
Harrison began as a lumber town with sawmills on the shores of Budd Lake. Early plans to bring the county seat to Harrison began in 1879, followed by the Village of Harrison, and in 1891 the City of Harrison was incorporated.
Today the City of Harrison is near the junction of US-127 and M-61 with the City of Clare and US-10 just 10 minutes south. Harrison attracts thousands of visitors each year to Wilson State Park, the Clare County Fairgrounds, the Harrison City Market, Veterans Freedom Park, lakes, and recreational land. With modern convenience and small town character, Harrison hosts many seasonal events including the Clare County Fair, Frostbite Winter Festival, annual car shows, parades and much more!
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.03 square miles (10.44 km2), of which 3.72 square miles (9.63 km2) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2) is water.
Pay Utility Bills or Property Taxes
The City of Harrison offers convenient options to pay your water, sewer, trash, or property tax bills.
Pay Online NowOr pay by phone: IVR: (989) 418-4917
If you have questions, please contact:
Kathy Maharas
Utility Billing Clerk/Admin. Assistant
(989) 539-7145 x202
billing@cityofharrison-mi.gov
Available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed on Fridays.