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TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS CHANGE

The clerk's office will be January 27th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Beginning on February 3, 2026, the township will no longer have Tuesday office hours.

Please consult the website or buidling for any other changes regarding

office hours.

Appointments may be made with township officals.

To contact township officials, click here to find their email addresses or call 269-445-3941 to be directed to your party.

Contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total, for her office hours or to request an appointment:

email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Township Opportunities!

The Jefferson Township Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a new member for the Planning & Zoning Commission.

Township Hall rental for events

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.

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.

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

Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)

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PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS

Open for collection Wednesdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm through the end of February 2026, except January 14th, and February 4th and 11th. Also, open last day of collection Monday, March 2, 2026.

Click here to pay online:

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

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, February 12, 2026, at 6:30 pm.

Click here for February 12, 2026, agenda when posted 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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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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ASSESSOR LAND VALUE AND 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.

2026-27 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:

April 15

July 15

October 21

January 20, 2027 - Organizational Meeting

Additional meetings may be held as necessary.

Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for additional information.