Announcements
TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS
The township will be open TUESDAYS from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
The office will be closed November 26, December 24 & December 31, 2024 for the holidays.
We will reopen January 7, 2025.
The office will be closed whenever Cassopolis and/or Edwardsburg Public Schools are closed during the school year.
To contact township officials, click here to find their email addresses or call 269-445-3941 to be directed to your party.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
There are none currently.
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Welcome John Dobberteen - Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector
The township welcomes Mr. Dobberteen as our Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector. The FORMS tab has been updated with his forms, which can be printed and mailed to him. Forms are also available at the township office to also be mailed to him. The DIRECTORY tab has been updated with the following contact information:
John Dobberteen
Dobberteen Inspections
400 S. Monroe
Sturgis, MI 49091
269-651-4567
Please note: all permits must be mailed to Mr. Dobberteen. The township office cannot accept permits. Thank you!
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PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS
Please email, call or visit Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total or for her office hours.
The treasurer does not hold office hours at the township hall. Other township officials do not accept payments and cannot answer tax bill questions.
To contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall:
email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org
call: 269-445-3941 x 1
visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is
Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
Click here for December 12, 2024, agenda when posted the Tuesday before the meeting.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, in person at the Township Hall,
24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.
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UPDATED INFORMATION!
TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE & ZONING MAP
Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED ordinance revisions.
Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED township zoning map.
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2023 ASSESSOR LAND VALUE AND ECF STUDIES
As provided by Assessor Shalice Northrup, listed are the 2023 Land Values and ECF studies.
Click for LAND VALUES
Click for ECF STUDIES
Contact Assessor Northrup with questions at shalicen@gmail.com or 269-587-0208.
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POVERTY EXEMPTION
MCL 211.7u provides for a property tax exemption, in whole or part, for the principal residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charges. In order to receive a poverty exemption, a taxpayer must annually file a completed application form, and all required additional documentation, with the supervisor, assessor, or the Board of Review where the property is located. Read more...
Click on the forms below:
Form 5737 Application for Poverty Exemption
Form 5739 Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
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PERMIT PROCESS
Please contact the following people directly for assistance: building, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning inspectors and assessor. Click here or DIRECTORY above for contact information. Click here or FORMS above for printable forms.
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MARIJUANA (MARIHUANA) ORDINANCES
Click on each ordinance below to read:
Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance to allow certain marijuana (Marihuana) businesses by special land use permit
Adult Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Establishment ordinance
Medical Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Facilities ordinance
Township Hours:
The office will be open TUESDAYS from
9:00 am-1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for assistance.
Physical Address:
Jefferson Township
24725 Jefferson Center Street
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
Mailing Address:
Jefferson Township
PO Box 188
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
Office Telephone: 269-445-3941. This number will connect callers to Township officials.
Office Fax: 269-445-8274
General Inquiries Email: building@jeffersontownshiponline.org
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TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
Board of Trustees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031 unless otherwise posted. Township residents and any other interested parties are welcome to participate in the Trustee meetings.
Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor,
269-445-3941 x 9 with questions. Current meeting information will also be posted on the Township building and under ANNOUNCEMENTS here on the website.
2024-25 Planning & Zoning Commission
regular meetings will be held on the following Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031 unless otherwise posted:
January 15, 2025 - Organizational Meeting
Additional meetings may be held as necessary.
Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for additional information.