announcements

Planning Commission Public Notice - Rezone Request
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing before the Planning Commission of Howard Charter Township, Cass County, Michigan will be held during a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Office, Read more...

Planning Commission Public Notice - Ordinance Text Ammendments
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing before the Planning Commission of Howard Charter Township, Cass County, Michigan will be held during a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Office, Read more...

Household Dump Vouchers Available
Household dump vouchers are available at the township office. One voucher per household. Picture ID showing proof of residency required. Valid for one (1) trip to the Berrien County dump for up to 300 lbs. You are responsible for any amounts over 300 lbs. Currently limited to the first 100 vouchers issued. Don't wait too long to stop by the township offices.





Howard Charter Township Safety Update
The Howard Charter Township Board has recently faced some difficult decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Historically, our township has maintained one of the lowest millage rates in the region with a modest 0.7714 millage until the Read more...
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Dog License
Did you know that the Cass County Treasurer's Office offers several different options to purchase your dog license? Read more...
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Volunteer!
Are you interested in serving your community? Ever thought about volunteering for the Fire Department? If so, please fill out an application and send it in.
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​​Principal Residence Exemption
Recently bought or sold a home? The State of Michigan has information about filing a Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit or a Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption. Read more...
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Traffic Counts
Michigana Area Council on Governments Traffic Counts.
contact info
Howard Charter Township
1345 Barron Lake Road
Niles, MI 49120
Telephone: 269-684-0072
Fax: 269-262-0326
Email: Clerk@HowardTwp.org
Hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
(Closed Monday's)
Elected officials
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Supervisor: Bill Kasprzak
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Clerk: Sheri Wozniak
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Treasurer: Mike Gordon
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Trustee: Hank Johnson
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Trustee: David Kroa
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Trustee: Gary Conover
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Trustee: Phillip Hurlbutt