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.

Featured News

NEW MDHHS EPIDEMIC ORDERS - COVID-19

May 2021 COVID Steps

April 19, 2021 - Latest Gathering Guidelines

Information about this outbreak is changing rapidly. You can stay informed by regularly visiting Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus

MAY 10, 2021 TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Meeting will be at township hall at 14132 Pierce Road, Stanwood, MI at 7:30 p.m.

HALL RENTALS

Hall rentals will be allowed in accordance with the MDHHS current gathering guidelines. MDHHS gathering guidelines are above. You must submit a signed Hall Rental Agreement with $100 deposit to save a date. The Hall Rental Agreement can be found under Resident Resources. See calendar for available dates. Call (231) 823-9704 x3.

NEW SECURITY MEASURES MAY IMPACT RESIDENTS WITHOUT RIGHT ID

Beginning May 3, 2023, travelers may be impacted by the need for more security-compliant ID. This new federal standard, “REAL ID”, is a security measure that sets a higher standard for identification. Without the proper ID, an individual might not be able to board an airplane or enter some federal facilities. For some, this might mean getting a new driver’s license or state ID. A "REAL ID" is considered a passport or an enhanced driver’s license.

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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