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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2025 TAX COLLECTION

The office will have office hours every Thursday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. beginning July 3, 2025 (except holidays) through February 26, 2026.
Interest on late summer payments is 5% until January 31, 2026.

CREDIT CARD CHARGES CAN NOW BE MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. CLICK ON THE YELLOW "PAY TAXES ONLINE" BUTTON. Search by name, address or parcel number (format 10 000 000 000, exclude 54 that begins parcel number).

OTHER OFFICE HOURS
February 17, 2026 hours will be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
March 2, 2026 hours will be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

FEBRUARY TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on February 10, 2026 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.

VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE AT AUSTIN TOWNSHIP ON February 17, 2026

USTIN TOWNSHIP HALL on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

We have a goal of 15 successful donations, with 30 total appointment slots available to help us reach that goal. Filling all available appointments will be key to ensuring patients in need receive lifesaving blood.

Your dedication means so much, and your efforts help keep our blood supply strong!

Doner Register:

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11629560

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. It is a fillable form. Fill out your information, save it to a file, and then email it to kennvredenburg@gmail.com. See calendar for available dates. Call (231) 823-9704 x1.

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