Ovid Township, Clinton County

07/08/2026

Ovid Township Residents:
Please be aware of the August 4th, 2026 Primary Countywide Proposal on the ballot.

Due to the millage rate rollbacks caused by the "Headlee" amendment, voters will be asked to reauthorize the constitutional millage for the County (5.8 mills), general law townships (1.000 mill) and the intermediate school district (.2000 mill). This proposal has been approved seven time since 1994. The last reauthorization was passed in 2022 and expires at the end of 2026.

In general law townships (Ovid Township), a property with a taxable value of $100,000 will increase between $7.42 and $10.00 per year. Information on individual township rates and other details may be found at www.clinton-county.org and at our website along with the Summer 2026 newsletter.

If the proposal fails, the law requires the county tax allocation board to hold a series of meetings annually, at taxpayer's expense, to establish the millage division.

Please consider these facts when you are voting. The funds generated by one mill are used throughout the year to pay for roads and general operating expenses.

Please contact us if you have questions.

Thank you, Nancy Hughson, Ovid Township Treasurer

07/08/2026

OVID TOWNSHIP SUMMER 2026 NEWSLETTER
BOARD MEETINGS – SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH – 7:00 p.m.
Supervisor Jennings C. West – [email protected] – 989 834 4832
Clerk Claudia Barrett Pluger – [email protected] – 989 834 4830
Treasurer Nancy Hughson – [email protected] – 989 834 4831
Trustee Bobby Byles – [email protected] – 989 640 5088
Trustee Kurt Wolf – [email protected] – 586 921 3013
Assessor Peggy Lidgard – [email protected] – 517 669 1205
TAXES
Treasurer’s office hours are Monday and Thursday from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Wednesday from 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm. I will also be in the office all day on September 14, 2026 – last day to pay summer taxes without interest and last day to defer your summer taxes.
Summer Property Taxes are payable July 1 – September 14, 2026 at 5:00.
*Mail to: Ovid Township Treasurer, P.O. Box 136, Ovid, MI 48866
*In person at the hall during Treasurer's office hours.
*Drop in the black drop box – NO CASH.
Review your tax bill to make sure the information is correct plus past due taxes.
Checks or money orders are preferred, exact amount of cash is acceptable.
Summer taxes may be paid through Point & Pay – credit card (3%) or echeck ($3).
This is the last season we are using Point & Pay – we will be moving to BS&A payments, effective 10/12/2026.
We are also changing receipt options. You may pick up a receipt at the office during Treasurer’s office hours, receive it via email, or send a self addressed stamped envelope. Please be sure to include your email address.

Deferment of Summer Taxes
September 14, 2026 is the last day to file for the Summer Deferment per MCL 211.51(7).
Certain property owners may apply to have their summer taxes deferred until February 15, 2027. All requirements and application forms are available at www.michigan.gov/treasury and on our website under Taxes. If you do qualify, please remember that deferred summer taxes must be paid by February 15, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. or you will incur interest from September 14th, 2026 through payment date.

BURN PERMITS
Burn permits are available by calling 989 834 5707, state your name, address, what you want to burn and when you would like to do so. There is no burning allowed after sunset.

HALL RENTAL
Please contact Claudia Pluger or Nancy Hughson to schedule a hall rental. The forms are available on our website.

Treasury

06/29/2026

Ovid Township summer 2026 taxes were mailed on Friday, June 26th, 2026. They are payable on/after July 1, 2026 through September 14, 2026 with no interest or penalties.
Deferments are due by September 14, 2026.

Treasurer's office hours are:
Monday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
989 834 4831 or [email protected]

Thank you, Nancy Hughson

12/10/2025

Ovid Township is deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of Ovid Middlebury Fire Department's own, Tyler Pease.

Tyler was tragically taken in a vehicle accident, leaving a tremendous void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. Tyler was a devoted family member and friend whose kindness, humor, and big heart touched everyone around him.

The Fire Department is grieving alongside the Pease family. Ovid Township and our community send our thoughts and prayers as they navigate this unimaginable loss.