Announcements
TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS
The clerk's office will be open TUESDAYS from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise posted. See below under Public Notices for closures.
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The office will be closed whenever Cassopolis and/or Edwardsburg Public Schools are closed for weather during the school year.
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Contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total, for her office hours or to request an appointment:
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email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org
call: 269-876-2254
visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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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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PUBLIC NOTICES
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Office Closure on July 1, 2025
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The township and clerk's office will be closed Tuesday, July 1, reopening on July 8 and 9:00 am.
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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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​FOR SALE AT THE TOWNSHIP
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Like new, white Amana gas stove
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Good working condition, older beige Whirlpool refrigerator with top freezer compartment and bottom refrigerator
First come, first served with best offer. Cash or check only.
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​VOTER INFORMATION CENTER​
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Michigan Voter Information Center
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​Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)
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​​​​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS
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Summer and winter taxes are now delinquent and must be paid to the County Treasurer:
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Hope Anderson
120 N. Broadway
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Phone: 269-445-4468
Fax: 269-445-4497
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on holidays
Treasurer Karla Mendenhall does not have an office at the township building. She serves residents at her office:
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CONTACTS:
email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org
call: 269-876-2254
visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112​​
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is
Thursday, July 10 2025, at 6:30 pm.
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Click here for July 10, 2025, agenda when posted the Tuesday before the meeting.
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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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​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.
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Click for LAND VALUES
Click for 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
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
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Township Hours:
The office will be open TUESDAYS from
9:00 am-1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
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Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for assistance.
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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
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General Inquiries Email: building@jeffersontownshiponline.org
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TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
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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.
2025-26 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:
July 16
October 15
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January 21, 2026 - Organizational Meeting
Additional meetings may be held as necessary.
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Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for additional information.
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