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 are closed Friday, December 20, 2024–Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for Christmas/
New Year’s break*.
*Staff will be working from home December 23, 26, and 30, 2024; feel free to use the staff directory to contact us via email. The Treasurer’s Office will be open Monday, December 30, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Property tax payments put in the drop box through midnight on January 1, 2025, will be recorded as received in 2024.

Public Hearing Notices

None at this time

Please Join Our “Hope for Hemlocks” Campaign to Construct a Sustainable, Elevated Boardwalk in the Hemlock Wing at Pelizzari Natural Area! ​

Your donations are tax deductible and will be matched dollar for dollar up to $80,000 by the generous campaign close-out challenge grant offered by the Thomas Family Foundation and the Tim and Libby Ash Family Foundation. For more information click here and look under "General Information" (website opens in new tab) or reach out to Clerk Becky Chown at [email protected]. We have a year-end deadline to meet this goal, and donations of all sizes are gratefully welcomed!

​WOMP LAWSUIT COURT FILINGS (website opens in new tab)

PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY

​​Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest and/or resumes for individuals to serve on the Planning Commission. One partial term position is open that expires August 31, 2025. This commission meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Additional meetings may be scheduled. Applicants must be qualified electors of the township. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Township Clerk Becky Chown at [email protected] or mail it to her at 13235 Center Road, Traverse City MI 49686.

PARKS COMMITTEE VACANCY

​Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest and/or resumes for individuals to serve on the Parks Committee. One one-year position is open. This committee meets at 7:00 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Additional meetings may be scheduled. Applicants must be qualified electors of the township. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Township Clerk Becky Chown at [email protected] or mail it to her at 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.
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Quick Connect

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

(Sign up will be available online one month before each event.)  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • 2025 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.​​​
  • 2025 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.