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.

Public Hearing Notices

None at this time.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Pelizzari Natural Area

Please Join Us for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Hope for Hemlocks Sustainable Boardwalk at the John Spencer Trail at Pelizzari Natural Area on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.​

​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.
​Property Tax Payment (website opens in new tab). Click on Pay Tax Bills button above.

FRAUD ALERT: Peninsula Township will never ask you to wire funds to them. There has been an uptick in this scam. 

Quick Connect

Vote for the New Peninsula Township Flag 

IT’S TIME FOR PENINSULA TOWNSHIP TO HAVE ITS OWN FLAG! We are one of only a few townships in Michigan that don’t have a flag. If you’d like to help choose the design from the options. click here (website opens in new tab) to link to the survey. Voting closes September 1.

New Interactive Zoning Map

Searchable Interactive Zoning Map (website opens in tab)

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:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​
  • Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.  
  • Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

​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.​​​
  • Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Scheduling opens August 2026

​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.

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