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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why didn't I receive my Assessment Notice this year? Assessment Notices are sent out once a year on March 1st to all residents whose assessment has changed. If your assessment did not change from the previous year,you will not receive an Assessment Notice.
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We're open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
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What is your mailing address? Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 | | |
What are the Township Hall's phone numbers? Phone- (269) 948-2194 Fax- (269) 948-4180 | | |
The treasurer is in the office on Monday's & Tuesday's, from 9:00am to 3:00pm to collect property taxes. | | |
How can I get a copy of the Township Zoning Ordinance or Master Plan? Copies of the Master Plan is available for download on this web site. We hope to have the Zoning Ordinance on our web site soon. Copies are available for a fee at the Township Hall during regular business hours. | | |
When do my Taxes get mailed and when are they due? Taxes are due twice a year, winter and summer. Winter Taxes: Mailed out on Dec. 1st Due on Feb. 15th Summer Taxes: Mailed out on July 1st Due on Sept. 15th | | |
Do I need a Burn Permit and where do I get one? You do need a Burn Permit in Rutland Township, before you burn you must contact: Roger Caris at the Hastings Fire Dept. Phone no. - (269) 945-5384 to report the burn and receive the OK. | | |
Who do I contact if I have a complaint or inquiry on my video/cable service? Customers should first attempt to resolve the complaint by directly contacting their video/cable company. However, if customers are not able to resolve their complaints with the company, they may contact the Michigan Public Service Commission for assistance. Michigan Public Service Commission Attn: Video Franchising 6545 Mercantile Way Lansing, MI 48909 (866) 552-7725 www.michigan.gov/mpsc | | |
Do you handle dog complaints? We do not have any zoning ordinances regulating dogs in the Township. Any dog complaints need to be handled by the Animal Control Office in Hastings. Phone no. - (269) 948-4885 | | |
What does my zoning have to be to allow horses or cows on my property? You are allowed to have horses and cows in both the "AG" and "RE" zoning classifications. In the "AG" District you may have 1 horse/cow per unit acre. In the "RE" District 1 horse/cow is allowed per every 2 acres as long as your parcel is 10 acres or more. If it is less than 10 acres, a Special Exception Use Permit is required. | | |
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