6520 Center Street, PO Box 68
Ellsworth, Michigan 49729
Phone: 231-588-6126
Email: bankstownship@bankstownship.net
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Welcome to Banks Township…

a place of community and a township working to combine its agricultural tradition with the growing tourism of Northern Michigan.

Banks Township’s natural resources make it a recreational paradise for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Its hardworking, friendly people make it a great place to live or visit.


 

Orange colored fall leaves on trees bordering road in Banks Township, Michigan

Announcements

 

CLERK’S OFFICE VOTER REGISTRATION HOURS FOR MAY 6TH ELECTION —

Bank’s Township Clerk’s Office will be open for the purpose of voter registration for those residents that are eligible to vote in the election on May 6th. Charlevoix Public Schools and Central Lake Public Schools have Bond Proposals on the ballot. Residents are only eligible to vote in this election if you reside within either of these school districts. The Clerk’s office hours are as follows:

Tuesday (4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) – 10am-12pm

Wednesday (4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30) – 10am-12pm

Thursday (4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1) – 10am-12pm

The Clerk’s Office will also be open the weekend before the election as required by law.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 9am-1pm

Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 9am-1pm 


 

Fiscal year 2026 approved budgets for Banks Township:

FY2026 Approved General Fund Budget

FY2026 Approved Fire Budget

FY2026 Approved Liquor Budget

FY2026 Approved Roads Budget

FY2026 Approved Vehicle Budget

 

Julie Chellis

Banks Township Clerk

 


 

 

 

Last year, the Township Planning Commission began its 5-year review of the Banks Township Master Plan.  As part of that process, a community survey was conducted to get public feedback to assist the Planning Commission.

One of the questions in the survey related to volunteering in the Township, and 63% of respondents said they are interested! Please click the link below or scan the QR code with your phone camera to tell us what projects/programs you would like to see in Banks Township and what you would like to volunteer for!

Click this link –> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qr_code/BanksTwpFollowUp

 


 

Chain of Lakes Water Trail

Read about the Chain of Lakes Water Trail that begins right here in Banks Township!

 

Read the Latest Article on the Breezeway!

Breezy & Beautiful

Take this 26-mile road trip Up North.


Burn Permits

Township residents wishing to burn fall leaves generally need a burn permit. For the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula, residents can visit Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN to find out whether burning is currently allowed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  For responsible burning information, contact Paul Rogers at 616-260-8406.

 

Banks Township Board & Planning Commission Information

 

Established in 1898