GENERAL INFORMATION

Township facts
Helpful links
Annual budgets

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor
Treasurer
Clerk
Trustees

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Assessor
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
Zoning Administrator

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS

Board of Review
EMS
Fire Department
Planning Commission
Torch Lake Township Board
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

COMMITTEES

View a list of all committees

ELECTIONS

View election information

STAFF

Full roster

TAXES

Pay TLT taxes online

FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

View a complete list of forms
and applications

ORDINANCES / ETC.

Zoning Ordinance
Township and police ordinances
Pending and new ordinances
Land Use Plan

AGENDAS AND MINUTES

Regular meeting agendas
Nonregular meeting agendas
Minutes for past meetings

FOIA

Miscellaneous documents

Welcome to Torch Lake Township

Nestled between Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and Torch Lake, Torch Lake Township is a community of about 1,200 full time locals - coupled with additional summer residents and vacationers. There are actually two Torch Lake Townships in Michigan: in both Houghton and Antrim counties. Our Torch Lake Township is located in the northern part of Michigan's lower peninsula - in Antrim county, halfway between Elk Rapids and Charlevoix.

Torch Lake Township locals are filled with warmth and pride. We're the rare community which looks-out for our own - while welcoming those who choose to visit us seasonally in both summer and winter. Summer adventures include lazy afternoons spent on the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Torch Lake itself - much like those found in the waters of the Caribbean. Winter frolics include snow mobiling, show-shoeing and ice-sailing. In fact, National Geographic cited Torch Lake as the third most beautiful lake in the entire world - with year-round entertainment at hand.

TLT Reglar Meeting Schedule

TLT's Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board meet on regular bases. View their meeting schedules.
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Do You Know That TLT Has A Notary Public?

TLT Treasurer Sharon Schultz offers Notary services to TLT residents. Call Sharon at (231) 599-2036 or email her at treasurer@torchlaketownship.org.

Map and Directions to TLT's
Community Services Building

Below is an "aerial view" map to the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building. You can obtain driving directions to us by selecting "Get Directions".

DAY PARK BOAT LAUNCH CLOSING FOR REPAIRS

The boat launch at the William Good Day Park on Torch Lake will close for repairs/replacement beginning Monday September 12, 2016.  We anticipate it will stay closed a minimum of 2 weeks.  Weather conditions, especially, and construction supply factors can cause delays. 

PHRAGMITES

If you live on Lake Michigan and believe you might have Phragmites on your beach or because of the high water, growing in the water off of your beach, give the township a call with your address and property number.  We will check to verify Phragmites.

MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTION ORDINANCE ADOPTED

The TLT Board recently approved the following Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance. View the ordinance.

ORDINANCE ADOPTED

The attached Day Park ordinance was adopted at the June 21, 2016 meeting of the Torch Lake Township Board. View the ordinance.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS

The TLT Administrative Building will close September 5, Labor Day.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY COMING

The county will host the event in August. View the flyer for dates, times and a list of eligible materials.

EMS SEEKING CREW MEMBERS

TLT's EMS department is seeking qualified individuals to join the team. View more information.

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST

TLT is creating an email list to help keep residents and property owners updated on current events and issues. 
Join the email update program.