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Where every season is fun
Houghton is your base camp for year-round recreation in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Where you really connect
Houghton is the gateway to the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale National Park.
Where you really enjoy
Two retail and restaurant districts including a vibrant downtown.
Where people connect forever
Houghton helps great moments happen.
Where history meets tomorrow
Houghton shows off old and new.
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Public Meetings and City Business
Public Hearings Proposed Ordinances 2023-335 and 2023-336
THE HOUGHTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 5:30 p.m. ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,…
Special Joint Meeting May 31, 2023 at 5:30 pm
A special joint meeting of the Houghton City Council, Planning Commission, and Downtown Development Authority…
Public Hearings - 2023-24 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan
The Houghton City Council will hold Public Hearings on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:30…
Lakeshore Drive Corridor Rehabilitation Project
This Page combines all of the information gathered regarding the 1978 Parking Deck and Lakeshore…
City Residents Yard Debris and Spring Clean-Up
NATURAL YARD DEBRIS & SPRING CLEAN-UP YARD DEBRIS: The City of Houghton allows residents of…
College Avenue Reconstruction Project Remaining Work
MDOT will begin the final work on this project on May 1, 2023. The remaining…
Trash and Recycling Changes June 2023
Trash and Recyclables carts will be delivered throughout Houghton beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023. They…
Citywide Tree Trimming
Beginning 3/20/23, UPPCO will be sending Asplundh Tree Expert Company to conduct tree trimming in…
Master Plan Revision
The planning commission is beginning work on a revision of the City of Houghton Master…
Potential Redevelopment Opportunities
In March of 2022, City Manager Eric Waara presented possible redevelopment parcels in the city.…
The U.P.'s Fastest Growing, Most Exciting City!
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What's drawing younger people to Houghton?
Michigan Tech University attracts students and faculty from far and wide for its incredible technology ecosystem.
Expanding business strength that is growing employment opportunities.
Houghton is the perfect landing place for all your adventures with great restaurants, bars and hotels.
Planning a visit? Starting a business?
Please utilize the following resources!
Houghton City Offices:
1-906-482-1700
Visit Keweenaw:
www.visitkeweenaw.com
Houghton Business Directory:
Click here
Event Calendar
Enjoy Houghton!
City Master Plan
Attached is the City of Houghton Master Plan 2019-2023.
Lodging
There is a lodging experience for everyone! Whether you’re looking…
Dining
Relax and savor the warm, inviting atmospheres, delicious foods prepared…
Houghton Photo Gallery

Contact
- Phone: (906) 482-1700
- Email: info@cityofhoughton.com
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Address:
616 Shelden Ave.
Houghton, MI 49931 - Hours: 8am-4:30pm