Michigan DNR Fire Officials determine when open burning is permitted and when it is not.  You must visit their website by CLICKING HERE or call the burn permit hotline at 1-866-922-BURN (2876).    Conditions can change very quickly - please check back often and every time - BEFORE you burn for the latest information.  And remember - it's for burning of clean brush only!  No grass, leaves, lumber or household trash!  If you have any questions that can't be answered on the website:  please call one of the following numbers or assistance:   DNR fire officials can be contacted directly at either 231-861-5636 or 231-788-6798.  

Burning in a fire ring or campfire container IS NOT typically affected when open burning is banned.  Please be safe and have a water hose nearby whenever you enjoy a campfire.

CLICK HERE for an important SAFETY VIDEO

CLICK HERE to go to the Accountability and Transparency page for financial information on Laketon Township.

Laketon Township is located on the beautiful coastline of West Michigan.

Nestled between the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake - we are a premier residential and recreational community.

Our scenic State, County and Township parks make Laketon Township the perfect place to live, work and play all year round.


Laketon Township Address and Contact Info

Laketon Township
2735 West Giles Road
North Muskegon, MI 49445

(231) 744-2454 - Township Hall Office Phone
(231) 744-2506 - Township Fax
Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


AFTER HOURS - There is a mail slot in the door on the west side of the building - you may drop payments or any other paperwork in this mail slot when the office is not open. (DO NOT put CASH in this mail slot)

The Township Hall is CLOSED to observe the following holidays: 

• New Year's Day 
• Martin Luther King, Jr Day
• Presidents' Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day 
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve 
• Christmas Day  
• New Year's Eve           

Click Here for the 2023 list of holiday closings showing day/date closed. 

POLICY NOTE:  Generally, if a holiday falls on a Saturday the offices will be closed on Friday and if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the offices will be closed on Monday. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:   During severe weather, when Reeths-Puffer Schools are DELAYED OR CLOSED, Laketon Township will operate on a 2-hour delay, or possibly even CLOSE completely if conditions warrant closing.  DELAYS AND CLOSING notices will be posted in several locations:  THIS WEBSITE, the Laketon Township Community Information Facebook page and whenever possible we will utilize local tv news channels whenever we can.  please note: some stations only allow schools/churches to report closings on their system.

These policies are subject to change by the Laketon Township Board, if you have any questions please call the Laketon Township Hall at 231-744-2454.

For More Township Information - Please click the "General Township Information" tab at the top of this page.

Click the the "News and Information" tab at the top of this page for current events and news stories.

Laketon Township is on Facebook, and posts time relevant community information of all kinds.  Click Here to go to the Laketon Township Community Info Facebook Page!  Like and follow the page and get our posts right on your Facebook news feed!