Where are the public restrooms?
Find public restrooms and outdoor seating in the Glen Arbor Garden on Lake Street between Art’s Tavern and the Cottage Book Shop.
Who do I talk to about renting the town hall?
TheTownship Clerk or Deputy Clerk handle bookings of our Meeting Rooms and rentals of the Town Hall/Gym.
Find rental agreements and venue info on our Town Hall page.
You may call (231)334-3539 or email our office to book your time and space: [email protected]
Where's the boat launch for Lake Michigan Access? Do I need a Permit?
There is a boat ramp at the end of Lake Street in Glen Arbor which allows Lake Michigan access for Seasonal and Commercial Boats.
A seasonal permit is available at $100.
For daily use fee no permit is required but $10.00 is charged each day. Money can be inserted at the lock box at the ramp.
View and print a Boat Launch Application
Please see the Township's Boat Launch Rules
Register to vote / Apply for Absentee Ballot / Work the Election
Residents can register with the Clerk at the Township office, at the Leelanau County Clerk’s office, at the Secretary of State’s office, or online at www.Michigan.gov/VoterRegistration.
To apply for an Absentee Ballot please contact the Township Clerk at 231-334-3539 or email [email protected] or mail request to PO Box 276, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
To apply to be an Election Precinct Worker in Glen Arbor please contact the Clerk at 231-334-3539
Find out if my taxes are paid?
Look up what you owe! Find the area’s most current sales, assessment & tax payment information. Create an account to access the Sale Search from the Internet Services Menu. The sale search summary results are free.
Current Sales & Assesments using BS&A online services.
How do I apply for a Building Permit?
Contact the Glen Arbor Township Zoning Administrator:
Timothy A. Cypher, Zoning Administrator
PO Box 226 Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Contact the Leelanau County Construction Codes Authority:
8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suite 109 Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone: (231) 256-9806
FAX (231) 256-8333 [email protected]
Learn more on our Planning/Zoning Forms and Apps page.
DO NOT APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMIT UNTIL OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. INCOMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND DRAWINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR PROCESSED.
PERMITS & ADDRESS MUST BE POSTED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
Who does the Point of Sale well and septic inspection?
Contact the Benzie/Leelanau District Health Department and Environmental Health:
7401 East Duck Lake Rd., Ste. 100, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Complete a Point of Sale Inspection for at: http://www.bldhd.org/sewage-well-evaluation-form
How do I change my mailing address for property taxes?
Click to access a fillable property tax Change of Address Form
Learn more about your taxes and how to make a payment on the Property Tax page.
How do I apply for a Property Tax Exemption?
See Michigan.gov for Personal Property Tax Exemption form and information:
