St. Ignace Township

St. Ignace Township is located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in Mackinac County. It consists of approximately 97 square miles of land and 45 square miles of water, with a population of approximately 1000 people.

Recent News

April Board Meeting Schedule Change

The Wednesday April 10 meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday April 9th.

Meeting Schedule For 2024

Budget Public Hearing

The regular March monthly meeting of the St. Ignace Township Board has been changed from March 13 th to March 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The St. Ignace Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2024-25 at the St. Ignace.

Upcoming Events

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Primary Election

Primary Election to held at the St. Ignace Township Hall located at N 4298 Gorman Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781.

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Regular Board Meeting

Our regular board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Township Hall located at N 4298 Gorman Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781.

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Regular Board Meeting

Our regular board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Ignace Township Hall located at N 4298 Gorman Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781.

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We are fortunate enough to live in an area with miles of Lake Huron shoreline, rivers and streams, state and federal forest lands at our fingertips. I hope we continue to see participation at our monthly meetings. Your ideas and solutions are very much welcome.

- Eric Danielson, St. Ignace Township Supervisor

Township Office Contact

Supervisor
Eric Danielson

161 Yacks Rd
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Clerk
Sheri L. Oja


P.O. Box 233
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Treasurer
Tina J. Massey

P.O. Box 325
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Assessor
Katie VanEenenaam-Carpenter, MAAO

1119 S Park Ave
Cedarville, MI 49719

Zoning
Administrator
Dean O’Brien



644 North State Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781

Trustee
Allen Mitchell Trustee
Glenn McKenzie

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Election FAQ

Can I vote by absentee ballot?

Yes, anyone can vote by absentee ballot. If you’d like to be on the permanent list, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center website or contact the Clerk’s Office to receive an absentee voter ballot application for every election.

How can I vote by absentee ballot in every election?

Any registered voter may ask to be on the permanent absentee voter list. Being on the permanent absentee voter list means that you will receive an absentee ballot application form for each election. This form needs to be competed and returned to the Clerk’s Office so we can mail you a ballot. Being on the permanent absentee list guarantees you will receive an absentee ballot application form, not a physical ballot.

How do I get a voter registration card?

Once you are registered to vote in the township, the Clerk will mail you a voter registration card.

I have power of attorney for my spouse, can I pick up an absentee ballot for him/her?

No. Election law specifically states that power of attorney does not apply for voting purposes.

I’m on the permanent absentee voter list, why didn’t I receive a ballot?

Being on the permanent list does not guarantee a ballot for every election. Rather, it means that you will automatically receive an application for an absentee ballot. The application must be completed and returned to the Clerk’s Office prior to receiving a ballot.

When may I register to vote?

At any time up to and including election day. However, you must be a resident of St. Ignace
Township for at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. Voter
registration must be in-person at the Clerk’s office during the 14 days prior to an election and
you must provide proof of residency. To learn more about voter registration visit the Michigan Voter Information Center website.

Where can I register to vote?

You can register at any of the Secretary of State Offices, the Township Clerk’s Office, the County Clerk’s Office, and other state offices. You may also register to vote by mail up to 15 days before an election. Within the 14 days before an election, you must register at the Township Clerk’s office with proof of residency.

Where do I vote?

If you are registered in St. Ignace Township, you will vote at the St. Ignace Township Hall located at N4298 Gorman Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781. Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Treasurer FAQ

Do you accept credit cards for tax payment?

At this time we do not accept credit cards for payment, as the amount of people who want to use this service is minimal, and there is a minimum of a 3% fee added to the property tax bill by the credit card vendor.

Do you accept postmarked payments?

Yes we do, if received in a reasonable amount of time from postmark, usually a week at the most.

How do I change the name and address on the parcel property tax bill?

An address change can be made via written request. No names can be changed unless a deed is recorded at the Mackinac County Register of deeds first. You can contact Mackinac County Register of Deeds at 906-643-7306 for name/deed change procedure.

What happens if I don’t pay my taxes by the due date(s)?

Any summer taxes paid after the due date, will incur interest charges at 1% per month. Any property taxes paid after the due date of February 28/29th will incur interest and penalty fees, and will then need to be paid to Mackinac County Treasurer at 100 S Marley St, St Ignace, MI 49781, they can be reached at 906-643-7318, As all delinquent taxes get turned over to Mackinac County Treasurer March 1 of each year.

Where can I pay my taxes?

There are 3 options to make your property tax payments, 1), mail directly to PO BOX 325 St Ignace, MI 49781 2)., Drop payment off at First National Bank Of St Ignace (Main Branch ONLY) located at 132 N State St, St Ignace MI (normally July thru February only, unless February 28/29th falls on a weekend) 3,)On the last Property tax due dates from 9am – 5pm at the Treasure’s home located at: 174 Rabbit Back Rd, St Ignace, MI 49781 (Summer taxes it should be September 14th, unless the 14th falls on a weekend, then the following Monday, Winter February 28th or 29th) If the due date falls on a weekend, it would then be changed to the first Monday after the due date.