Hamilton Township – Hamilton Twp Clare County

Welcome to Hamilton Township

Located in Clare County, Michigan between the towns of Harrison and Gladwin, Hamilton Township has a balance of farmland, small communities, lakes, rivers, and beautiful rolling landscape. Of the 2,600 property owners, many are retirees and/or part time residents. Hamilton Township is a place to enjoy the peace, beauty, and natural resources of Northern Michigan.

Hamilton Township condemns the use of abusive or hurtful comments, foul language, hate speech, personal attacks, and defamatory statements toward employees, staff, and elected officials. This conduct will not be tolerated and may result in removal of the offender, refusal of service, and reporting to local law enforcement.

Is the Hall available to rent? Check the calendar tab at the top to see if it is available. Then call the Clerk to reserve the hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out the Calendar tab at the top of the Home Page, for upcoming events, meetings, rubbish, recycling, yard waste dates and more.

LIKE AND FOLLOW Hamilton Twp., Clare Co. on Facebook using the link below, to get the latest Township information.

2026 Summer Taxes

Please note at the bottom of your tax bill there is an interest charge. Please deduct the interest from the total and pay that amount. We are not charging interest on 2026 summer tax bills yet. Taxes are due September 14, 2026.

The township hall will be available for conversation and games (bring your own) every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community members are welcome to stop by. Note that this is dependent on a staff member being present in the office.

Scrap Tire Collection will be Saturday, September 19th from 9am-Noon for Hamilton Township Residents. If the trailer isn't filled at Noon we will open the trailer up for non residents. If you would like to help, please call the Supervisor, Tom Vaughn, at 989-539-7943 or 989-487-4164.

TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

CLERK AND TREASURER – Tuesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ASSESSOR – Tuesday 9 a.m. – NOON

Call the Assessor at 989-426-8854

BLIGHT – Call the Supervisor, Tom Vaughn, 989-487-4164

**Absent Voter Drop Box is located on the sidewalk,

in front of the Township Hall**

Occasionally the office may be closed on Tuesdays.
If you are driving any distance, please call first; 989-539-7943.

Township Supervisor – Tom Vaughn 989-487-4164

Assessor – Tina Wright 989-426-8854

Clerk (Hall Rental, Elections/Voting, Cemeteries) –

Andrea Wallace 989-329-0116

Treasurer (Taxes and property info) -Denise Goodenow 989-387-5971

Trustee – Mike Conway 989-329-1353

Trustee – Mike Iutzi 989-429-0018

Zoning Administrator (Permits) – Melissa Townsend 989-429-9020

We are able to accept credit card payments.

The siren for civil defense and severe weather warnings is currently disabled.

Township meetings are held on Thursdays at 6:30PM. Look at the calendar for the dates.

Please join us for our next township meeting

Road side trash and recycling pick up:

Hamilton Township has road side trash pick up and road side recycling pick up.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY TRASH OR RECYCLING AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL!!

Republic Services picks up rubbish each Wednesday and Recycling every other Wednesday. It is best to put rubbish and recycling carts at the roadside, the night before to avoid being missed. One large item is allowed per week. No need to call, simply place the item next to the rubbish cart.

Republic Services offers an app so you can receive text alerts, check important dates, or order a replacement cart. Go to republicservices.com, Google Play or Apple store, to download the app. You can also call Republic Services at 1-800-858-0089.

NEW! If you need a trash receptacle or recycling receptacle, you need to call Republic Services at 1-800-858-0089. The Township no longer is able to call Republic Services to get one for you.

2026 YARD WASTE PICK UP DATES ARE : Spring Pick Up ~May 5 and May 19; June 2 and June 16~

Fall Pick Up ~ October 6 and October 20; November 3 and November 17~

F.O.I.A. DOCUMENTS:

~ Hamilton Township’s Policy regarding the Inspection of Public Records, Including Property Tax Records
~ Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
~ FOIA Request for Public Records
~ Hamilton Township FOIA Request for Detailed Cost Itemization
~ FOIA Complete Forms Packets

Contacts :

DLPOA (Dodge Lake Property Owners Assoc.)
President: Bob Baker, 989-906-1988
Website www.dodgelake.info/

Birch Hills Sportsman’s Club, Inc:

PO Box 994, Harrison, MI 48625

Website www.birchhsc.com