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

 

We’d like to thank DTE Energy for their quick response to the recent gas leak and subsequent outage during repairs. 

Public Survey – Banks Township Master Plan Update Survey 2024

FEMA has redesignated the flood map. An open house was held June 11 to inform residents of the new flood risk areas and insurance programs. The FEMA Flood Map Service Center lets you look up flood risk by address at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv

doc01582520240812101257      Map Changes & Flood Insurance

doc01582620240812101319       Preliminary Summary of Map Actions

 

Get all your Election & Candidate information Here: https://www.bankstownship.net/election-information-anouncements/

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