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 Planning Commission Special Meeting, click here
Feb 9: 7pm Board Meeting
ZBA opening, click here
**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.
flat $3.00 fee for an electronic check or 3% for a credit card
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.
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
PO Box 536
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: George Mika,
Chairperson
Phone: (989) 202-2421
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
12400 W Shore Dr
Assessor: Mike Houserman
Phone: (989) 302-0848
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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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
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**Due to COVID-19, permits are suspended until May 2021** 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
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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 2020 (June 6), Flyer click here.
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Leaf Pickup: Fall 2020: CANCELLED due to COVID, morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, no brush)
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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
2020-21 Lake Township board meeting dates
7pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Apr 14
May 12
Jun 9
Jul 14
Aug 11
Sept 8
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 8
Jan 12, 2021
Feb 9, 2021
Mar 9, 2021
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