​TOWNSHIP HOURS​​

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The township no longer has regular office hours at the building. Clerk Val Locke will set appointments as requested. 

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Please check the website or township building for postings on any other changes regarding office hours.​

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Appointments may be made with any township officials.

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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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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

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NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is 
THURSDAY, May 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. 

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Click here for May 14, 2026, agenda when posted before the meeting. 

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The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., in person at the Township Hall,

24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.

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​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS 

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All 2025 summer and winter taxes are now considered delinquent. Contact the Cass County Treasurer's office on or after 3/17/26 to get the correct amount to pay the county treasurer. 

 

The Jefferson Township Treasurer will not be holding regular office hours, so for questions or information please call 269-876-2254 or email treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org.

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​​​​​​​​​Treasurer Mendenhall does not have an office at the township building. She serves residents at her office. ​

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TREASUER CONTACTS:

email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112​

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​TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE & ZONING MAP

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Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED ordinance revisions.

Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED township zoning map. 

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PUBLIC NOTICES​​​​​​​

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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The Commission will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Jefferson Zoning Board of Appeals, Cass County, Michigan will be held on:

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Date: April 23,2026, 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of holding a PUBLIC HEARING for the below named petitioner at Jefferson Township, 24725 Jefferson Center Street, Cassopolis, Michigan.

 

Applicant is seeking variance approval from Sections 13.28 Wireless Communication Facilities (D)(2) and (D)(3) for tower height being over 200’ and for setbacks from parcel lines.  A Fall Zone Letter from an engineer licensed in the State of Michigan stating that the tower will be designed to fall within 95’, which would keep it on the proposed parcel, in the event of tower failure.

 

APPLICANT FOR APPEAL:                                                                                                                                                        Vertical Bridge

                                                            22 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 310

                                                            Delray Beach, FL 33444

PROPERTY INVOLVED:                            65684 Mullen Rd.

                                                            Edwardsburg, MI 49112

PARCEL I.D.:                                          14-030-021-280-10

 

Neighboring property owners and other interested parties desiring to present their views on these matters will be given the opportunities to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. The applicant for appeal must be present, and/or represented at said PUBLIC HEARING and have available plan, details, etc., regarding their application/s.

 

Written comments will be received concerning matters of the Zoning Board of Appeals by the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary via first class mail to PO Box 188, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or by email at building@jeffersontownshiponline.org and may further be submitted to Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting.  All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Wayne Hardin, Zoning Inspector

 

Cc:        Planning and Zoning Commission

            Jefferson Township Building Inspector

            Jefferson Township Supervisor

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Applicant for Appeal

Property Owner and Neighboring Property Owner

                       

Zoning Board of Appeals will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon receipt of notice at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary building@jeffersontownshiponline.org.

 

Dave Hammang

Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals

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COUNTY & TOWNSHIP INFORMATION

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Township Clean-up Day 

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Our Annual Township Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No tires will be accepted this year.

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Special bin will be provided for scrap metal during township clean-up day.

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The following items are NOT accepted at the cleanup day:

 

·         Air Conditioners

·         Dehumidifiers

·         Electronics

·         Hazardous Chemicals

·         Motor oils

·         Paint

·         Propane tanks

·         Refrigerators

·         Televisions

·         Yard Waste – wood, brush, leaves, dirt

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This service is free of charge for township residents. Proof of residence may be requested. 

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Township Opportunities​​​

 

The Jefferson Township Board of Trustees is seeking appointment of a new member for the Planning & Zoning Commission. Training will be provided. For more information, contact Supervisor Dean Hass at roper31@aol.com or call 269-445-3941.

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Township Hall rental for events discontinued​

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The Board of Trustees voted to  no longer offer  the hall for rental in 2025. The decision was based in part on township officials not being immediately available to inspect the building after events and in part because some past renters did not responsibly close our facilities after events.  

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If this decision changes, a posting will be found here on the website.

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2025 Township Newsletter

Click here to read

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GET UP TO DATE ELECTION INFORMATION sent directly to you! Receive email or text notices. Click here to sign up.​

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The Michigan Voter Information Center is always available to check your voter registration status, election dates and other related details. 

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​Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)

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ASSESSOR LAND VALUE AND ECF STUDIES

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Contact Assessor Northrup with questions at shalicen@gmail.com or 269-587-0208.

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POVERTY EXEMPTION

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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

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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

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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

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