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

Click here, for Gypsy moth information, job openings

Click here, for Marihuana Ordinance, zoning and application

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.

Aug 10: 7pm Board Meeting

Sept 14: 7pm Board Meeting

Oct 12: 7pm Board Meeting

Oct 19: 7pm Planning Commission Meeting

Residents that do not have high speed broadband options, visit this site to fill out petition form https://cccfiber.com/

State notice on calling within 989 Area Code

Consumers Energy letter

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Covid transportation

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

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

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**ALERT - Short-Term Rentals: Please take notice that the use of dwellings for short-term rentals, such as rentals facilitated through Airbnb or similar services, is prohibited in any residential zoning district within Lake Township pursuant to the Township Zoning Ordinance.

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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.

Lake Twp.

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake, MI 48629-0536

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Supervisor: Keith Stiles

315 Northway

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 387-2521

Clerk: Pam Surprenant

1380 N. Michelson Rd

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Deputy Clerk: Tonya Clare

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Treasurer: Harry Trier

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 422-6628

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)

LTFD Fire Chief: Scott Wrzesinski

Phone: (989) 233-4437

Zoning Board of Appeals: Dean Hull,

Chairperson

Phone: (517) 749-1788

Planning Commission: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

Trustee: Tony Farhat

12374 W Shore Dr.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (616) 485-2987

Trustee: David Russo Jr

12955 W Shore Dr

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 302-2988

Ordinance Enforcement Officer:

Kevin Rose

Phone: (989) 202-4736

PO Box 536 Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Assessor: Mike Houserman

Phone: (989) 302-0848

OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES/ INFORMATION

Lake Township is closed for the following 2021 Holidays:

January 1
January 18
February 15

April 2
May 31
July 2 & 5
September 6

October 11
November 11
November 25/26
December 23/24/27

December 31

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
Republic trash service is every Tuesday. Large item's, call for pick up: (800) 578-2664
Hazardous Waste Collection for 2021 (June 5), Flyer click here.
Leaf Pickup: Spring 2021: CANCELLED due to COVID, morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, no brush)
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