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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Austin Township Information

Mailing Address
PO Box 226
Stanwood, MI 49346-0226

Township Hall
14132 Pierce Road
Stanwood, Michigan 49346

Phone: (231) 823-9704

Welcome to Austin Township

Featured News

FIRE SERVICE FOR AUSTIN TOWNSHIP IS NOW PROVIDED BY MORTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2018.

Need to meet with a Township Official, call to make an appointment. Contact information for the Township Officials can be found on the Township Officials tab above.

July 9, 2019, Tuesday, Township Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Summer tax bills will be mailed out by July 1, 2019. Those who have mortgage companies, a copy of the tax bill will also be mailed to the company. Summer taxes are due by September 16, 2019. September 17, 2016, 1% interest is added and 1% more every month thereafter.

We accept credit/debit payments for property taxes only. Available during office hours or by appointment. There is a 3% fee added.