Welcome to Peninsula Township

​​The Old Mission Peninsula is perhaps Michigan's most unique and scenic township. Unlike the typical six-mile by six-mile-square township, the Old Mission Peninsula is finger-like in shape, projecting approximately 16 miles into Grand Traverse Bay. The township varies from one to three miles in width and encompasses approximately 42 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. Peninsula Township was founded February 3, 1853. The 2020 U.S. Census lists a population of 6,068.

Peninsula Township Offices Closure

Peninsula Township offices are closed Monday, February 16, 2026 - Presidents’ Day.

Public Hearing Notices

The Township Board will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Township Hall, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, 231. 223.7321, regarding the following item:
  1. Application for Special Use Permit #144 to construct a new Fire Station #1 at the Township offices property. APPLICANT: Peninsula Township Fire Department. PROPERTY LOCATION: 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. PARCEL ID#: 28-11-128-020-10.
A copy of the relevant materials may be viewed on the Township’s here (website opens in new tab). Written comments regarding this item may be submitted to the Township Clerk, 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, or [email protected], no later than 12:00 PM on January 26, 2026. 

Vacancies on the Peninsula Township Purchase of Development Rights Selection Committe

​Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest for three immediate openings on the Peninsula Township Purchase of Development Rights Selection Committee, which meets on Thursdays every six weeks. Additional meetings and study sessions might be scheduled. Note: applicants must be qualified electors of the township. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Supervisor Maura Sanders at [email protected] or by mail to 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.

​Mission Point Lighthouse Job Opportunity

Lighthouse Manager Ginger Schultz is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time, year-round lighthouse assistant. This administrative and retail position is 12 hours maximum per week. Hours are somewhat flexible, but some evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, as is availability during the busy season from April–October. Starting pay is $17/hour with pay commensurate with qualifications and experience. Duties include scheduling local volunteers on the keeper’s day off, assisting the manager on Tuesdays (keeper switch day), training volunteers for retail duties in the gift shop, light cleaning, and assisting with community events. Note: applicants must be able to climb 37 steps several times a day. Please contact Ginger at [email protected] to apply or ask any questions.

​Employment Opportunity – Part-time Peninsula Township Code Enforcement Officer

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Appointee must be available nights and weekends. This position is for 15 hours maximum per week. Click here to view the job description (website opens in new tab). Contact Maura Sanders, supervisor, at [email protected] or 231.223.7323. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Becky Chown, township clerk, at [email protected] or by mail to 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.

Township Meetings Streaming on YouTube

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​Most township meetings held at the township hall are streamed live on the township's YouTube channel (website opens in a new tab) and are available for viewing for 30 days after they are held.
Pay property taxes by clicking on Pay Tax Bills button above (website opens in new tab).

Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

Sign up is available one month before each event.  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) for details on how to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • 2026 Dates TBA 

​The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department (RecycleSmart) will be conducting Scrap Tire Collection Events. 

Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Resource Recovery Department, 231-995-6075 to schedule your appointment.​​​
  • 2026 Dates TBA  

​Donation of Development Rights​

The Township's DDR program may be a great option for you! 
Contact the Planner at 231.223.7314 if you are interested in more information.
The CodeRED system will be used to send critical communications, from evacuation notices to missing child alerts. Sign up here (website opens in new tab)