Welcome to Austin Township

Primarily undeveloped, Austin Township within Mecosta County is a township made up of about 1,500 in population. Austin Township is located approximately five (5) miles southeast of the City of Big Rapids in the southwestern quarter of the County, and two (2) miles east of US 131.

Substantially wooded, the township is home to portions of the Chippewa River State Forest, several Amish districts and many farms, natural gas storage fields, and adjacent to Canadian Lakes development. You can find many farm markets and a produce auction center within our Township. Come enjoy the quietness of a quaint area.

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WINTER 2024 TAXES

Collection Dates and Hours

2024
December 12	Thursday	3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
December 27	Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2025 January 2	Thursday	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
January 16	Thursday	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
January 30	Thursday	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February 10	Monday	1:00 AM - 6:00 PM
February 14	Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February 28	Friday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

**Postmarks Not Accepted**
Taxes are due in the treasurer’s office by 5:00 pm February 14, 2024 to avoid interest and penalty fees. Final tax collection day, February 28, taxes are due by 5:00 p.m.
Allow at least 7 days for mailed payments to arrive.

CALL (231) 823-9704 x3 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
Interest has been added to unpaid summer tax bills and
continues to accumulate at the interest rates below, if not paid.
This chart identifies the interest amount and dates when they are effective.
December 1 - 31, 2024	4%
January 1-31, 2025	5%
February 1 - 14, 2025	6%
February 15 - 28, 2025	6% plus 3% Penalty fee

March 1, 2025 Delinquent taxes are turned over to
Mecosta County Treasurer (231) 592-0169 - Must contact them for amount due.

DECEMBER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on December 10, 2024 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE DECEMBER 17, 2024

Versiti Michigan Blood Center will be at the Township Hall from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

HALL RENTALS

You must submit a signed Hall Rental Agreement with $100.00 to save a date. The Hall Rental Agreement can be found under Resident Resources. See calendar for available dates. Call (231) 823-9704 x3.

NOTHING IS TO BE PUT ON WALLS OR HUNG FROM CEILING. This action causes damages.

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Austin Township Information

Mailing Address
PO Box 226
Stanwood, MI 49346-0226

Township Hall
14132 Pierce Road
Stanwood, Michigan 49346

Phone: (231) 823-9704