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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 located within the Lake Township hall at 1380 N. Michelson Road.  Please call first to ensure we can meet your needs before you arrive. The clerk can be reached by email: laketownshipclerk@gmail.com or by phone: 989-202-4684.

The public office hours are: Mon/Tues: 11a-2p, Wed-Fri 12p-5p.

Jun 6, 5pm ZBA hearing, notice

Jun 6, 5:30pm ZBA hearing, notice

Jun 13, 7pm Monthly Board Meeting

Jun 20, 7pm Planning Commission Meeting

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

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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Representing the beautiful Western Shore of Houghton Lake

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: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

patriss@comcast.net 

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

1380 N. Michelson Rd.

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

                  
                  

  • 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 (Jun 3).

  • Leaf Pickup: Spring 2023: (May 8, May 31)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

2023-24 Lake Township board meeting dates

7pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month

Apr 11

May 9

Jun 13

Jul 11

Aug 8

Sept 12

Oct 10

Nov 14

Dec 12

Jan 9, 2024

Feb 13, 2024

Mar 12, 2024 

Community
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