10300 14 Mile Road
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616.754.5679
Fax: 616.754.0989
Email: info@oakfieldtwp.org
Oakfield Township, Kent County
Welcome! We want to continue to offer our residents more ways to access information. Contact us with any questions or suggestions. Thank you!
Kent County Road Commission Work
Oakfield Township Board Meeting
The Oakfield Township Board will hold a meeting on
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Oakfield Township
Planning Commission Meeting
The Oakfield Township Planning Commission
will hold a meeting on
Tuesday, June 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Oakfield Township Hall located at
10300 14 Mile Road in Rockford.
Fire Danger Level
Fire Danger Levels for the week:
Thursday, June 25 LOW
Friday, June 26 LOW
Saturday, June 27 MODERATE
Sunday, June 28 MODERATE
Monday, June 29 MODERATE
Tuesday, June 30 HIGH
Wednesday, July 1 HIGH
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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Short Term Rentals
If you are currently operating a short term rental, please contact Wendi Thompson from PCI
at 269-468-9611 as soon as possible,
and she will guide you through the registration
and inspection process.
Questions of the Month:
When will I receive my absentee ballot for the primary election?
Absentee ballots will be in the mail the week of June 29. Once you have made your selections on the ballot, seal it in the return ballot envelope while also making sure to sign and date the return ballot envelope. Ballots can be returned by mail, in person, or by using the official absentee ballot drop box to the left of the main doors of township office. The clerk's office must receive the absentee ballot no later that 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday, August 4.
If you have any questions regarding absentee ballots, please contact the clerk's office at 616-754-5679.
When will I receive my summer tax bill for 2026?
Summer 2026 tax bills should be in your mailbox on or around July 1. These are payable until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14 without any fees or penalties. Taxes can be paid by mail, in person, or online.
If you have any questions regarding your tax bill, please contact the treasurer's office at 616-754-5679.
Fraud and Scams
Current scams are targeting vulnerable adults and older residents. If you're concerned about yourself or a family member, click here for more information.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a fraud or scam, click here for resources verified by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. This link also includes major warning signs and also some scam examples.
PROTECT YOURSELF, SLOW DOWN, VERIFY FIRST
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)
Historical Commission
10:00 am, 3rd Thursday (April, June, August, October)
*at Oakfield Township Museum, 11009 Podunk Rd.