Upcoming meetings/ news

If you have a large item that doesn't fit in your blue bin that you can call Republic at (800) 578-2664.

Lake Township DOES NOT have a dump site. The closest one is Harrison.

If you notice a streetlight burned out or flickering, please report it to Consumers: https://www.consumersenergy.com/outages/street-light-outage-report

The Lake Township Clerk's office is now located within the Lake Township hall at 1380 N. Michelson Road. Please call first so we can best meet your needs. The clerk can be reached by email: laketownshipclerk@gmail.com or by phone: 989-202-4684.

Jan 26, 6pm Parks Advisory Board meeting, click for agenda

Jan 31, 6pm Site Plan Review, GLNR, click for notice, or agenda

Feb 14, 7pm Board meeting

Feb 21, 7pm Planning Commission, click for meeting agenda or public hearing notice

Mar 25, 10am Meeting of the Electors, click for notice

If you wish to join our email list, for monthly board meeting reminders, please email laketownshipsupervisor@gmail.com with the following information:

Subject line: Request to be added for Lake Township emails.

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Local address

Phone#

Pay My Taxes Now!

**ALERT - Short-Term Rentals: Please take notice that the use of dwellings for short-term rentals is prohibited in any residential zoning district within Lake Township pursuant to the Township Zoning Ordinance.

Short term letter

Click here, for Marihuana Ordinance, zoning and application

flat $3.00 fee for an electronic check or 3% for a credit card

Representing the beautiful Western Shore of Houghton Lake

CONTACTS

Our Vision

To provide our citizens and visitors a safe, pleasant and fun environment to live, work and enjoy. As stewards of the Western shore of Houghton Lake, we understand what it takes to keep our waterways clean, safe and accessible to the general public.

Board Meetings are conducted the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lake Township Hall 1380 N. Michelson Rd., Houghton Lake

Lake Township Fire Dept: 13473 W Shore Dr

Phone: (989) 422-5315 (the station is not manned, for emergencies call 911, if you want to talk with the chief, call him directly)

laketownshipfd@gmail.com

LTFD Fire Chief: Scott Wrzesinski

Phone: (989) 233-4437

apba07@yahoo.com

Zoning Board of Appeals: OPEN,

Chairperson

Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Planning Commission: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

patriss@comcast.net

Lake Twp.

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake, MI 48629-0536

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Supervisor: Tony Farhat

12374 W Shore Dr.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-5102

laketownshipsupervisor@gmail.com

Clerk: Andrea Grabowski

1380 N. Michelson Rd

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-4684 laketownshipclerk@gmail.com

Treasurer: Harry Trier

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 422-6628 laketownshiptreasurer@gmail.com

Trustee: Tony Olson

408 Clearview Dr

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 370-0675

laketwptrustee.olson@gmail.com

Trustee: David Russo Jr

13293 W Shore Dr.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 302-2988

russodavid1987@yahoo.com

Ordinance Enforcement Officer:

Kevin Rose

Phone: (989) 202-4736

krose12400@gmail.com

PO Box 536 Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Assessor: Mike Houserman

Phone: (989) 302-0848 houserman.assessing@yahoo.com

About

OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES/ INFORMATION

Lake Township is closed for the following 2023 Holidays:

January 2
January 16
February 20

April 7
May 29
July 4
September 4

October 9
November 10
November 23/24
December 25/26

2022-23 Lake Township board meeting dates

7pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month

Apr 12

May 10

Jun 14

Jul 12

Aug 9

Sept 13

Oct 11

Nov 10 (Thursday)

Dec 13

Jan 10, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Mar 14, 2023

To obtain a garage sale permit, please call the Lake Township Clerk at (989) 202-4684. In person by Appt only. Or request by email laketownshipclerk@gmail.com
Republic trash service is every Tuesday. Large item's, call for pick up: (800) 578-2664
Hazardous Waste Collection for Spring 2023 (TBD).
Leaf Pickup: Spring 2023: (TBD), morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, leaves only, no brush or other yard waste)
Burning Permits: (866) 922-2876, Flyer click here.
Houghton Lake Cemetery: 1476 Michelson Rd
Houghton Lake Building Agency (989) 422-3687
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority (989) 422-5811