March Board of Review - scheduled for: December15, 2026 

         For applicable documents and forms, see Assessor page.

Freedom of information forms

•    FOIA Request for Public Records
•    Freedom of Information Act Request for Detailed Costs
•    FOIA Procedures and Guidelines

BIRCH MEETINGS 2026:  6:30 pm  at the Fire barn                                                                                                                                                                      February 19th     /     May 21st     /     August 27th    /    December 10th

For BURN PERMITS, please call: 269-945-5384  option 1.                                                                                                                                                  You must now obtain an actual permit, which is available by calling during business hours, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 

 

2026 Elections

    Primary Elections - August 4, 2026, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM conducted at 885 River Road, Hastings MI 49058  Early Voting for the Township July 25 through August 2, conducted at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings MI 49058, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  NOTE THAT: 2461 Heath Road is also the location at which the Precinct Canvass of Early Voting will take place. Both Early Voting and Election Day precinct canvasses are open to the public. They will begin upon close of the polls 8/4/2026.           For helpful, general information from the Secretary of State regarding voting, click HERE.

    General Elections - November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM conducted at 885 River Road, Hastings MI 49058    More details to come.

    Early Voting Information - See the Secretary of State webpage for many typically asked questions.

 

Disaster Relief

The US Small Business Administartion is offering assistance to those located in a declared disaster area. This is relevant to those affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding occuring during the time period of April 10 - 21, 2026. Click HERE for information about disaster loans.

   Point of contact: Joyce Elele, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience

   Field Operations Center - East.  joyce.elele@sba.gov  /  Office: (404) 331-0333

 

Indian Hills Subdivision - Special Assessment District

  Approved minutes of June 2, 2026 Public Hearing - click here

  Draft minutes of June 23, 2026 Public Hearing - click here

  Resolution Packet - click here

  Appealing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal website :   First, create a login with the Tribunal, to obtain an e-filing account. Then 

   submit a filing by looking for SAD appeal, found on their website.