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Howard Charter Township Board of Review

The Organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:30 pm at the Howard Township Hall, 1345 Barron Lake Road, Niles. No appeals of 2026 assessments will be heard at this time. The Board of Review will hear appeals on the 2026 assessments on Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Wednesday, March 11, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Read more...

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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.

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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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Become A Firefighter!

If you're interested in serving your community through the Howard Charter Township Fire Department, you can find out more information HERE.

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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.

Elected officials

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)

The Board of Trustees Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m at the Township Hall. Latest Agenda

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