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Calvin Township is a civil township of Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,039 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles of which, 34.4 square miles of it is land and 1.1 square miles of it is water. Calvin Township is the location of the Calvin crater impact.
The Township Board Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
The Planning Commission meets as needed. Scheduled meetings will be posted on the website.
Township Officials
Township Supervisor - Adrienne Glover - 269.476.2242
Township Clerk - Michelle Anderson - 269.414.0127
Township Treasurer - Rosemary Gillam - 269.362.0674
Township Trustee - Keith Carter - 269.506.6108
Township Trustee - James D. Hershberger - 574-315-8657
Assessor - Krys Myers - 269.228.3331 - Kam.Assessing@gmail.com. At office 1st WED of month from 10am-1pm. Or call/email her.
Building Inspector - Adam Dahlgren - 269.998.2765 - AdamJDahlgren@gmail.com
Code Enforcement Officer - TBD
Electrical Inspector - Ron Bellaire - 269.663.3429
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector - John Dobberteen - 269.651.4567
Sexton - Bill Vaughn - 269.506.8615
Zoning Administrator/Code Compliance Officer - Matthew Jorgensen - 269.386.1110 swmizoning@gmail.com
News and Announcements
Planning Commission Public Hearing and Meeting Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Calvin Township Planning Commission will conduct a public
hearing and meeting on July 1, 2026 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Calvin Township Hall,
18693 Mt. Zion Road, Cassopolis, MI, within the Township, to consider the following. Continue reading notice.
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Notice of Zoning Administraor/Compliance Officer Availability
The Zoning Administrator/Compliance Officer will not be available from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 28, 2026. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Keep Our Township Clean – No Overloaded Dumping
If the dumpster is full please do not add anything. These dumpsters are provided as a convenience to our residents but if overloading or leaving large items continues, dumpster privileges will be restricted or permanently removed. Because of this abuse there is extra work and costs for the township.
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Land Splits or Combinations
Are you thinking about splitting your land (land division), combining parcels or lots together (boundary combination), or moving a property line (boundary line adjustment)? If so, it is strongly recommended that your first steps be to review your request with the Township Zoning Administrator with a follow-up review with the Township Assessor. A surveying company usually reviews the zoning ordinance of the jurisdiction, but is not required to. They will typically survey what you request them to survey, which does not always meet the municipality standards. Take a look at this development checklist for the steps you will need to follow.
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Special Assessment Monies
Calvin township special assessment funds have been used to maintain and pave local township roads. We believe these are worthwhile projects and we ask for your continued support.
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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...
Poverty Exemption Resolution 2024 24-02
Form 5737 Application for Poverty Exemption
Form 5739 Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
Poverty Exemption Application
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