Oakfield Township, Kent County
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Fire Danger Level
Today's fire danger is LOW
Regardless of the fire danger level, you MUST obtain a burn permit.
Burn Permits
To obtain a burn permit, do one of the following:
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Call the fire department at 616-754-5122. If no one answers, leave your name, phone number, address, and what/when you're burning.
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Text the fire chief at 616-318-3405 with your name, phone number, address, and what/when you're burning.
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Click here to fill out the online form.
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Oakfield Township Board Meeting Agenda
The Oakfield Township Board will hold a meeting on
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Oakfield Township
Planning Commission Public Hearing
The Oakfield Township Planning Commission will hold
a public hearing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
The Planning Commission meeting will directly
follow the pubic hearing.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED
(WILL TRAIN)
The Township Fire Department is in need
of people to become volunteer Paid-on-Call firefighters.
Click here for an application, which can be submitted in person or emailed to firechief@oakfieldtwp.org
Call Fire Chief Sam Peterson at 616-754-5122
with any questions.
Question of the Month:
Can I defer my summer taxes?
Summer property taxes may be deferred until February 14th without additional fees or penalties added if you meet the following criteria:
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The property must be your principal residence and your gross household income for the preceding calendar year did not exceed $40,000. In addition you must meet one of the following criteria:
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62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death
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Paraplegic, Hemiplegic, or Quadriplegic
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Eligible Serviceperson, Eligible Veteran, Eligible Widow or Widower
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Blind Person
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Totally and Permanently Disabled
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You can also qualify if your property is classified as an Agricultural Real Property.
Please fill out the Summer Tax Deferment Application and return to the Treasurer before September 14th.
Current Office Hours:
Monday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday
Clerk's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Occasionally the clerk is out of the office during hours due to meetings. Please call ahead to confirm.
Treasurer's Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Or call for an appointment
Assessor's Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Building Inspector's Hours
PCI will be at the new Rockford office
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
starting on Monday, March 3, 2025.
6581 Belding Rd, Suite 101
Rockford, MI 49341
616-407-4980
Meeting Schedule:
6:30 pm, 2nd Tuesday each month
Planning Commission
7:00 pm, 3rd Tuesday (as called)
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00 pm, 4th Tuesday (as called)
10:00 am, 3rd Thursday (April, June, August, October)
*at Oakfield Township Museum, 11009 Podunk Rd.