GENERAL INFORMATION

Township facts
Helpful links

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor
Treasurer
Clerk
Trustees
Constable

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Assessor
Zoning Administrator

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS

Board of Review
EMS
Fire Department
Planning Commission
Torch Lake Township Board
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

COMMITTEES

View a list of all committees

ELECTIONS

View election information

STAFF

Full roster

FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

View a complete list of forms
and applications

ORDINANCES / ETC.

Zoning Ordinance
Township and police ordinances
Pending and new ordinances
Land Use Plan

AGENDAS AND MINUTES

Regular meeting agendas
Nonregular meeting agendas
Minutes for past meetings

Welcome to Torch Lake Township

Nestled between Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and Torch Lake, Torch Lake Township is a community of about 1,200 full time locals - coupled with additional summer residents and vacationers. There are actually two Torch Lake Townships in Michigan: in both Houghton and Antrim counties. Our Torch Lake Township is located in the northern part of Michigan's lower peninsula - in Antrim county, halfway between Elk Rapids and Charlevoix.

Torch Lake Township locals are filled with warmth and pride. We're the rare community which looks-out for our own - while welcoming those who choose to visit us seasonally in both summer and winter. Summer adventures include lazy afternoons spent on the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Torch Lake itself - much like those found in the waters of the Caribbean. Winter frolics include snow mobiling, show-shoeing and ice-sailing. In fact, National Geographic cited Torch Lake as the third most beautiful lake in the entire world - with year-round entertainment at hand.

Please Consider Supporting Our Community!

Torch Lake Township is partnering with the American Red Cross to become an official American Red Cross Designated Shelter. Our Community Services Building will serve as the shelter should a disaster or other need arise - and will be manned by both Red Cross officials and local community volunteers.

To prepare for our new shelter status, TLT citizens and other local community members are needed for disaster shelter training. The sessions will occur in the coming months at the TLT Community Services Building and hosted by American Red Cross officials.

For more information on shelters and volunteering, please visit the American Red Cross website. Those interested in volunteer training can send an email to the Torch Lake Township Clerk.

Map and Directions to TLT's
Community Services Building

Below is an "aerial view" map to the Torch Lake Township Community Services Building. You can obtain driving directions to us by selecting "Get Directions".

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMT/Fire Fighter II

TLT is seeking candidates for the position of EMT/Fire Fighter II.  Our newest team member will work approximately 36-40 hours each week at the rate of $12 per hour. If interested, please review the job description, and submit an employment application.

MAY 7 SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Both Elk Rapids and Central Lake schools held special elections on May 7. These special elections determined the continuince of school district levies. Following are the results for TLT's Precinct 1.

Central Lake

Yes: 25
No: 6

Elk Rapids

Yes: 31
No: 9

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTABLE

The Township is accepting applications for Constable. The position is open to TLT residents only and includes 10-20 hours each week at $10.25 per hour plus mileage. If interested, please review the job description, and submit an employment application before Monday, May 13, 2013.

DAY PARK OPENING

The Township Day Park opens Saturday, May 4 (weekends only) until May 15 - at which time the park opens daily through September.  Watch for exciting May upgrades to the park!

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMP COMING IN AUGUST

Antrim County will host a household hazardous waste dump on August 24 at the Elk Rapids Department of Public Works (behind the Shell gas station). Your first 30 lbs. are free. Check with Antrim County's recycling department for details.