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.
This is a license to legally start construction of a building project.
Permits allow the enforcement of the codes, which have been adopted by the State, County and Township. The enforcement of the codes is carried out to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Permits are valuable tool needed to provide a vital step in enforcement of codes. Permits insure code compliance, also that your property is protected and that your value is maintained. It also provides as communication for understanding the codes and laws of the community. Permits also insure that minimum standards are met and proper materials are used.
Rutland Charter Township
2461 Heath Road
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 948-2194
Fax: (269) 948-4180
Treasurer’s office hours:
Monday & Tuesday | 9am – 3pm
Wednesday & Thursday | 9am -12pm
Please use the drop box at any other time.
A copy of the Master Plan is available for download on this web site in the Document Center.
Copies are available for a fee at the Township Hall during regular business hours.
Taxes are due twice a year, winter and summer.
Winter Taxes:
Summer Taxes:
You do need a Burn Permit in Rutland Charter Township. Please contact The City of Hastings/BIRCH Fire Department.
(269) 205-3208
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
We do not have any zoning ordinances regulating dogs in the Township. Any dog complaints need to be handled by the Barry County Animal Control Office in Hastings. However, a kennel permit is required for households with three or more dogs.
Animal Control | (269) 948-4885
You are allowed to have horses and cows in both the “AG/OS” and “CR” zoning Districts. For further information, please refer to Zoning Ordinance Article IV for “AG/OS” and Article V for “CR”.