Announcements
Late Tax Payment Process
2021 summer tax payments are now late. Timely payments must have been received or postmarked by September 14, 2021.
Delinquent payments must be paid to the Cass County Treasurer.
You may call the County Treasurer’s Office to obtain the amount you must pay (including the additional penalty and interest) or wait until you receive a delinquent bill from them, and then remit your payment with the proper amount due. Their telephone number is 269-445-4468.
If you should have any questions, you may call me at 269-445-3941 x 1 or email at treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org.
Debra Glaze
Treasurer
COMING IN OCTOBER 2021:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES HERE!
Several people have expressed interest in having Board meeting minutes available on our web site. We're listening!
We will provide the monthly minutes beginning in October. Stay tuned!
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...
Form 5737 Application for Poverty Exemption
Form 5739 Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
Michigan Voter Information Center
Click on the link below to check:
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Your voter registration status
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Additional election & voting information
Michigan Voter Information Center (state.mi.us)
Please contact Clerk Jenny Brunner at 269-445-3941, x 7 or at clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org with questions.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is
Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held in person at the Township hall.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
For further questions regarding current meeting plans or for additional hearing information, please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9.
PERMIT PROCESS
Please contact the following people directly for assistance: building, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning inspectors and assessor. Click on DIRECTORY above for contact information. Click on FORMS above for printable forms.
MARIJUANA (MARIHUANA) ORDINANCE
An ordinance to completely prohibit marijuana (marihuana) establishments in Jefferson Township. Read more...
Township Hours:
By appointment.
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. 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.
2021-22 Planning & Zoning Commission meetings are held at 7:30PM on the following Wednesdays:
January 6
March 17
May 19
July 21
September 15
November 17
Re-organizational meeting January 5, 2022.
Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for current meeting plans.