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.

07/04/2025

OVID TOWNSHIP SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Clinton County, Michigan
June 2025 www.ovidtwp.org
Board Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

***SUMMER TAX BILL MESSAGES***

Summer property taxes are payable July 1st– September 15th by:
* Mail to P.O. Box 136, Ovid, MI 48866
* In person at the hall, Monday, Thursdays from 1-5, Wednesday from 9-12 & 1-5.
* Drop in the black drop box – no cash!
Review your tax bill for interest/penalty for past due taxes. Checks or money orders are preferred, exact amount of cash is accepted. Credit card or echeck options are also available through Point & Pay. There is a 3% charge on credit cards or $3.00 for an echeck. Thank you!

Deferment of Summer Taxes:

September 15th, 2025 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 16th, 2026. All requirements and application forms are available at www.michigan.gov/treasury. If you do qualify, please remember that summer taxes must be paid by February 15th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or you will incur interest from September 15th.

Please provide your email address and a note stating such if you would like an emailed receipt.

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

***Hall Rental***
Please contact Claudia Barrett Pluger or Nancy Hughson to
schedule a hall rental.
The forms are available on our website.

Supervisor: Jennings C. West 989 834 4832
Clerk: Claudia Barrett Pluger 989 834 4830
Treasurer: Nancy Hughson 989 834 4831
Trustee: Bobby Byles 989 640 5088
Trustee: Kurt Wolf 586 921 3013
Assessor: Peggy Lidgard 517 669 1205

We are located in central Michigan between the communities of St. Johns and Owosso in the northeast part of Clinton County bordered on the north by Kinley Road in Duplain Township; on the west by Chandler Road in Bingham Township; to the south by Centerline Road in Victor Township, and to the east,....

06/18/2025

Burn Permits for Ovid Township Residents:

Please call 989 834 5707. Leave your name, address, what you are burning, and the date and duration of requested permit. Burning after sunset is not allowed.

04/28/2025

2025 - 2026 Ovid Township Board Meeting Dates
Fourth Thursday of Every Month - 6:00 p.m.
(*Except September, November and December, 2025)
Held at Ovid Township Hall, 1015 Baese Court, Ovid, MI 48866

April 24, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 26, 2025
July 24, 2025
August 28, 2025
*September 18, 2025
October 23, 2025
*November 20, 2025
*December 18, 2025
January 22, 2026
February 26, 2026
March 26, 2026

08/15/2024

Ovid Township recently contracted with Trimedia Environmental & Engineering to conduct ground fault radar testing on South Ovid Cemetery. This is crucial in knowing where burials have taken place. You are welcome to look at the website:
https://trimediaee.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2b9d866741614c5c9115644aa4604b9f
You are able to type in a name to locate graves and it gives information about the deceased.

08/13/2024

Ovid Township would like to extend our appreciation to the voters of the township who renewed the Ovid-Middlebury Emergency Services Authority millage request in the August 6th, 2024 ballot. This provides your fire and ambulance service and we greatly appreciate your support.
THANK YOU!

07/31/2024

2024 Clinton County Free for Fall Collection Event
(Clinton County Residents Only)

The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is actively planning for recycling and reuse programs. Please check back as additional information continues to be added.