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

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.

CREDIT CARD CHARGES CAN NOW BE MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. CLICK ON THE YELLOW BUTTON ABOVE "PAY TAXES ONLINE". 

September 14, 2025 hours will be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

AUGUST TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on August 12, 2025 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.  

VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE AT AUSTIN TOWNSHIP ON AUGUST 26, 2025

Here are the amazing results from your drive:
📌 Goal: 15
🙌 Registered Donors: 21
🩸 Successful Donations: 13 whole blood, 2 double red = 17 pints💪
🌟 First-Time Donors: 2!!
🏅 Milestone Achievers:
William Miller, 1 Gallon!
Rudy Shetler, 1 Gallon!
Amy Tribe, 2 Gallons!!!
❤️ Lives Impacted in Our Community: 43💕

Looking ahead, we’re excited for the next blood drive August 26th, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED. Walk-ins welcome, as scheule allows.
Call - 866-642-5663  Visit versiti.org/mi to schedule.

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

Featured News

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.

CREDIT CARD CHARGES CAN NOW BE MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. CLICK ON THE YELLOW BUTTON ABOVE "PAY TAXES ONLINE". 

September 14, 2025 hours will be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

AUGUST TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on August 12, 2025 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.  

VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE AT AUSTIN TOWNSHIP ON AUGUST 26, 2025

Here are the amazing results from your drive:
📌 Goal: 15
🙌 Registered Donors: 21
🩸 Successful Donations: 13 whole blood, 2 double red = 17 pints💪
🌟 First-Time Donors: 2!!
🏅 Milestone Achievers:
William Miller, 1 Gallon!
Rudy Shetler, 1 Gallon!
Amy Tribe, 2 Gallons!!!
❤️ Lives Impacted in Our Community: 43💕

Looking ahead, we’re excited for the next blood drive August 26th, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED. Walk-ins welcome, as scheule allows.
Call - 866-642-5663  Visit versiti.org/mi to schedule.

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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