Information/Zoning
Board Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7pm at the Masonic Hall located at 700 Bishop Reed Drive (North off Brown Street) in Tecumseh. The election committee will meet one month prior to each election immediately after the regular board meeting. If you need more information please contact one of the elected board members listed on the Township Board link above or use the Contact Us link above.
Voter Information
The Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) is a great resource for those seeking information on voter status, local ballot previews, statewide ballot proposals, registration information, absentee voting applications, Military and Overseas Voters (MOVE), and Uniformed and Overseas Voters (UOCAVA).
Application for Absent Voters Ballot should be sent to:
Tecumseh Township Attn: Clerk
P.O. Box 158
Tecumseh, MI 49286
How do I register to vote?
Zoning Ordinances and Map
Zoning Board hearings are scheduled as "on needed basis". Board members are listed under the Board link above.
Tecumseh Zoning Ordinance Book (click here)
Tecumseh Zoning Map (click here)
Michigan Accessing
See Board page for Accessor contact info.
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
Public Summary of Procedures, Guidelines and Request Form
FOIA Request Form (click here)
Building Inspector
Contact information and all building permit details are listed under Building link above.
Waste, Rubbish and Garbage Pick-up
Pick-up is a private agreement and pay expense, cost does vary. Offered recycling services (cardboard, glass, plastic newspaper) and also yard waste (leaves, grass etc) services. Provider to our township:
Stevens Disposal 734-279-2611
Household Hazardous Waste
Collections are periodically held at different points in the County sponsored by the Lenawee County Solid Waste Department. For additional information call 517-264-4546 or 517-263-3704
Burn Permits
Visit City of Tecumseh Fire Department at 101 E. Russell Road or Call 517-423-4545 Please note: A Burn Permit is required for outside burning of leaves, etc. If a fire call is initiated due to burning and a permit has not been obtained, the homeowner will be billed for the cost of the fire call. Effective 10/10/14 Tecumseh township residents do not have to go to the Tecumseh fire department and get a paper burn permit. We still require the permit but residents can call the fire department with the pertinent information and receive one.
DISPOSAL OF GRASS CLIPPINGS/YARD WASTE
Stevens disposal will pick up grass clippings and yard waste for a price from Tecumseh Township residents.
Tecumseh Township Residents can take brush (only brush) to 3505 Staib RD.
From Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy., then West on Staib Rd, will be 1/4 mile west on left side of Staib Rd.
24/7 recycling station for Tecumseh Township residents
The Raisin Township hall recycling center is now closed. Other County recycling locations are still open.
DUMP DAYS - 2023
POLICE AND FIRE
Fire coverage is contracted through the City of Tecumseh and police coverage is by the Lenawee County Sheriffs Department.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
ReStore is a building materials resale store offering various donated surplus and gently used items at significantly reduced prices. Many retailers and builders from around the county donate quality merchandise perfect for use when remodeling, repairing or redecorating.
ReStore is operated by Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County, and all proceeds from sales go into the HFHLC building fund in order to continue their efforts in constructing simple, decent and affordable housing for qualified families in Lenawee County.
ReStore also helps regenerate environment by accepting reusable materials that might otherwise be discarded in a landfill. Feel free to stop in and shop, or drop off your tax-deductible donation. Phone 517-266-0746
DRIVERS NEEDED FOR MEALS-ON-WHEELS
Call the Tecumseh Senior Center at 517-423-5939
Volunteers will be delivering in Tecumseh and surrounding areas.
Drivers need a valid license and proof of insurance. Mileage reimbursement available and lunch provided to drivers
CODE RED
Telephone weather notification system
We are pleased to inform everyone that the county-wide CodeRed emergency weather notification system is now live. Residents and business can go to the website listed below, find the codeRed logo with a "click here" button that will take you automatically to the registration window. It only requires a couple of minutes to become registered on the system. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this service that is being paid for by a Homeland Security grant.
Share this important information with colleagues and family members so they are able to take advantage of this service.

http://www.lenawee.mi.us/departments/emergency-management
- CodeRed messages can be sent to home phones as well as cellular devices.
- It is geographically targeted * only those included in a defined watch or warning area will receive notifications.
- You may select or deselect the types of watches or warning you wish to receive.
- You can not receive this system if you are not registered.
- Private homes as well as businesses can be registered on the system.
- your personal information will not be used for any other purpose!
- Encourage parents to register their childrens phones.
- have a plan in place if the family needs to seek refuge from an approaching storm.
- If you have loved ones or neighbors that do not have computer access, volunteer your assistance to get them registered.
Be safe, be prepared, have a plan!
County, Cities, Townships resources
- Lenawee County Road Commission
- Lenawee County Drain Commission
- Lenawee County Chamber of Commerce
- Lenawee County Humane Society
- Lenawee County Library
- Lenawee County
- Lenawee County Rural Recycling Program
- Community Cat Coalition
- Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce
- Tecumseh Fire Department
- Tecumseh Public Schools
- Tecumseh District Library
- The Tecumseh Herald
- Adrian Daily Telegram
Michigan State Government resources
- Michigan State Governor
- Michigan State Constitution
- Michigan Department of Treasury
- Library of Michigan
- Michigan State Tourism
- Michigan State Education
United States Government resources
- The White House
- United States Senate
- United States Representatives
- United States Senator Gary Peters
- United States Senator Debbie Stabenow