Lake Charter Township


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	Address: 3220 Shawnee Rd P.O. Box 818 Bridgman, MI 49106 Office Hours: M-TH: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm F: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Phone: (269) 465-6601 Fax: (269) 465-4631	News/Announcements Water Rate Increase - Due to the increasing cost of water processing and infrastructure costs, the Township Board has approved a water rate increase effective February 1st, 2023 of 5%. It will be applied to the first set of monthly bills going out in February and applied to the first set of quarterly bills going out in April. Lake Township prides itself on providing great quality water at very reasonable prices. We continue to do large improvement projects and upgrades to assure we can provide a quality water supply for many years to come. The quarterly cost for an in-Township resident will be $33.08 or $11.02 per month (approximately $.37/day) for the minimum usage of 10,000 gallons. The quarterly cost for an out-of-township resident will be $49.70 or $16.57 per month (approximately $.55/day) for the minimum usage of 10,000 gallons. A rate study was conducted by an independent company and actually recommended a higher increase than the 5% that was approved. We understand these are trying times for many and kept increases to a minimum. Our rates are still at or below most neighboring communities who are also finding it necessary to make increases to water rates. 2022 Winter Tax Bills are due February 14th by 5:00 to avoid paying penalties. If mailing your payment, be sure to leave ample time for it to be received by the 14th because we do not accept postmarks for payments. If you are running late we suggest using our drop boxes, electronic payments or paying in person at the office. Please contact our office for more information. Trail News - Go to the Park page to see exciting news about a proposed trail to the park to be named after John Gast for his many years of service to Lake Charter Township. Water Department Testing - We are blessed to have great water at very reasonable prices. Check out the latest testing results on the Water page or by using this link. Assessment Information - Our online assessment information has been enhanced offering much more information online. See Assessor's page for more information. Why Lake Charter Township is a great place to call home: Great Schools Located close to Chicago, Grand Rapids, South Bend and Kalamazoo Excellent parks and awesome beaches on Lake Michigan A safe, small town atmosphere Taxes and utility rates are some of the lowest in Southwestern Michigan Watch the following video to see why you should visit or live in Lake Charter Township, a great place on a great lake! Please come and visit during the festivals or just spend a day (and sunset) on beautiful Lake Michigan! Click here for more details.	Map Weather Community Newsletter Bridgman Buzz General Forms Freedom of Information Act Address Sign Order Form Peddlers License Online Water/Sewer and Tax Payments See Water page for water/sewer payment details. See News/Announcements for more information on tax on-line and e-check information. To make online payments and get information about utility bills or taxes, click the link below: https://www.bsaonline.com/ Account/LogOn?uid=962 Links to Other Sites AEP Berrien County Bridgman Baseball Bridgman Foundation for Education Excellence Bridgman/Lake Township Soccer Bridgman Public Library Bridgman Public Schools Bridgman Softball Bridgman/Weko Beach Disc Golf SW MI Regional Chamber SW MI Tourist Council Warren Dunes Website photos provided by Bob Clark