Michigan Townships Association

Michigan Townships Association

STC updates: MCAT course, updated bulletins & Assessors Manuals

January MCAT course: Applications are now being accepted by the State Tax Commission (STC) for the January 2026 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program, to be held Jan. 15-16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Gaines Charter Township (Kent Co.). The...

Treasury issues revised Numbered Letters

The Michigan Department of Treasury guides local governments on accounting and auditing through Numbered Letters. To keep this information relevant, documents are being updated and removed from 1993 to present with the goal of refreshing 20% of these...

Remediation form updates

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, many retooled forms required by the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Remediation and Redevelopment Division will be exclusively available online through the Remediation Information Data Exchange (RIDE)....

Nominate an inspiring leader in your township for the ‘Spirit of MTA’ award

Every day, dedicated public servants are shaping the future of Michigan townships through innovation, dedication and visionary leadership—paving the way for progress and positive change for their residents and their communities. Is there an elected official...

Nominate an inspiring leader in your township for the ‘Spirit of MTA’ award

Every day, dedicated public servants are shaping the future of Michigan townships through innovation, dedication and visionary leadership—paving the way for progress and positive change for their residents and their communities. Is there an elected official...

Remediation form updates

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, many retooled forms required by the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Remediation and Redevelopment Division will be exclusively available online through the Remediation Information Data Exchange (RIDE)....

Treasury issues revised Numbered Letters

The Michigan Department of Treasury guides local governments on accounting and auditing through Numbered Letters. To keep this information relevant, documents are being updated and removed from 1993 to present with the goal of refreshing 20% of these...

STC updates: MCAT course, updated bulletins & Assessors Manuals

January MCAT course: Applications are now being accepted by the State Tax Commission (STC) for the January 2026 Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) program, to be held Jan. 15-16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Gaines Charter Township (Kent Co.). The...

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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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