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.
May 17: 7pm PC Meeting/ Public Hearing Rec Plan, notice
June 14: 7pm Board Meeting
People are dumping yard waste and other items along the edge of the Lake Township Fire Department property/ parking lot on West Shore Dr. Chief Wrzesinski is asking the community for common courtesy to not use Township property as their personal dumping ground. The Fire Department will be posting signs and may take further steps if the behavior continues.
Thanks, Lake Township Board.
**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.
Click here, for Marihuana Ordinance, zoning and application
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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: Dean Hull,
Chairperson
Phone: (517) 749-1788
Planning Commission: John Hibbard,
Chairperson
Phone: (586) 260-8263
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 laketownshipsupervisor@gmail.com
Clerk: Pam Surprenant
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 Farhat
12374 W Shore Dr.
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Phone: (616) 485-2987
Trustee: David Russo Jr
1380 N. Michelson
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 2022 Holidays:
January 1
January 17
February 21
April 15
May 30
July 1 & 4
September 5
October 10
November 11
November 23/24/25
December 26-30
December 31
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 2022 (June 4).
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Leaf Pickup: Spring 2022: May 9 & June 1, 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
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