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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2024 Property Taxes

CALL (231) 823-9704 x3 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Interest has been added and accumulates if not paid.

October 1 - October 31 2%
Noovember 1 - November 30 3%
December 1 - December 31 4%
January 1 - January 31, 2025 5%
February 1 - February 14, 2025 6%
February 15 - February 28, 2025 6% plus 3% penalty fee
March 1, 2025 Payable at County Treasurer Office

 

OCTOBER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on October 8, 2024 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.

GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Voting Days and Hours

Early Voting Saturday, October 26 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Sunday, October 27 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Monday October 28 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Tuesday, October 29 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Wednesday, October 30 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Thursday, October 31 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Friday, November 1 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Saturday, November 2 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Sunday, November 3 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
     
     
  Monday, November 4

Call for appointment
(231) 823-9704 x2

ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Public Accuracy Test

Friday, Octobeer 11

9:00 a.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.

COMMUNITY CONNECT

Morton Township Fire and Rescue has implemented software that could help you and your family during an emergencyCommunity Connect is a secure site that allows you to enter information such as the number of people in the home, if you have any pets, your emergency contact information, and if you have special requirements such as difficulty hearing or mobility needs. Please click the link to Community Connect and fill out your information so that the Morton Township Fire and Rescue Team can respond quickly if there is an emergency in your home.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR REAL I D

Beginning May 7, 2025, 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

Featured News

2024 Property Taxes

CALL (231) 823-9704 x3 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Interest has been added and accumulates if not paid.

October 1 - October 31 2%
Noovember 1 - November 30 3%
December 1 - December 31 4%
January 1 - January 31, 2025 5%
February 1 - February 14, 2025 6%
February 15 - February 28, 2025 6% plus 3% penalty fee
March 1, 2025 Payable at County Treasurer Office

 

OCTOBER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING

Austin Township Board Meeting will be held on October 8, 2024 at Austin Township Hall at 7:30 p.m.

GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Voting Days and Hours

Early Voting Saturday, October 26 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Sunday, October 27 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Monday October 28 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Tuesday, October 29 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Wednesday, October 30 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Thursday, October 31 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Friday, November 1 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Saturday, November 2 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Voting Sunday, November 3 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
     
     
  Monday, November 4

Call for appointment
(231) 823-9704 x2

ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Public Accuracy Test

Friday, Octobeer 11

9:00 a.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.

COMMUNITY CONNECT

Morton Township Fire and Rescue has implemented software that could help you and your family during an emergencyCommunity Connect is a secure site that allows you to enter information such as the number of people in the home, if you have any pets, your emergency contact information, and if you have special requirements such as difficulty hearing or mobility needs. Please click the link to Community Connect and fill out your information so that the Morton Township Fire and Rescue Team can respond quickly if there is an emergency in your home.

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR REAL I D

Beginning May 7, 2025, 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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