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 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.
Mar 14, 7pm Board meeting and public budget hearing, notice
Mar 15 9a-3p and Mar 16 3p-9p Board of Review Appeals heard, notice
Mar 21, 7pm Planning Commission meeting and public hearing, notice
Mar 25, 10am Meeting of the Electors, click for notice
Apr 4, 5pm ZBA Public Hearing, click for notice
Apr 4, 5:30pm ZBA Public Hearing, click for notice
Apr 4, 6pm ZBA Special Meeting, click for notice
**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.
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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)
LTFD Fire Chief: Scott Wrzesinski
Phone: (989) 233-4437
Zoning Board of Appeals: OPEN,
Chairperson
Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
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Planning Commission: Pat Riss,
Chairperson
Phone: (586) 484-3737
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
Ordinance Enforcement Officer:
Kevin Rose
Phone: (989) 202-4736
PO Box 536 Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Assessor: Mike Houserman
Phone: (989) 302-0848 houserman.assessing@yahoo.com
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
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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
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Republic trash service is every Tuesday. Large item's, call for pick up: (800) 578-2664
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Hazardous Waste Collection for Spring 2023 (TBD).
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Leaf Pickup: Spring 2023: (TBD), morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, leaves only, no brush or other yard waste)
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Burning Permits: (866) 922-2876, Flyer click here.
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Houghton Lake Cemetery: 1476 Michelson Rd
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Houghton Lake Building Agency (989) 422-3687
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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
Documents/ Links
LINKS
Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce
Houghton Lake Improvement Board
Houghton Lake Lake Association
Houghton Lake Ambulance Authority
Roscommon County Road Commission
Roscommon County Transportation Authority
Roscommon Metropolitan Recreation Authority