Post published:January 10, 2014

Welcome to the official website of Forest Home Township, Michigan

Located in Antrim County, the Township is approximately 25 miles northeast of Traverse City, and is centrally located among the fifteen townships in the County. Forest Home Township is an interior peninsula with 26.6 miles of shoreline and surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers on three sides. Antrim County was first settled in 1849 near Elk Rapids and in 1871 Forest Home Township was organized by the Antrim County Board of Commissioners.

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Forest Home Township 2024 Clean-up Schedule

Post published:April 5, 2024

Area “A”
Thursday June 6, 2024
All the Village of Bellaire in Forest Home Township

Area “B”
Monday, June 10, 2024
All of Forest Home Township North of Bellaire Highway (Co. Rd. 620)

Area “C”
Monday, June 17, 2024
All of Forest Home Township South of Bellaire Highway (Co. Rd. 620)

REMINDER: Excluded from pick up are: Tires, paint, oil, hazardous chemicals, yard waste, concrete, brick, large amounts of shingles and household trash. Questions concerning the pick-up event should be directed to Rob (Revolution Waste) 231-342-4142 or Sue Mahan (Township Clerk) 231-533-8003.

2024 Early Voting Schedule

Post published:February 19, 2024

The nine day early voting schedule is as follows:

Saturday, February 17, 2024 thru Sunday, February 25, 2024.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Forest Home Township Hall – 321 N. Bridge St., Bellaire

2023 Land Value & ECF

Post published:April 6, 2023

The following attachments are the 2023 Land Value and Economic Condition Factor (ECF) sheets.

Glacial Hills Spark Grant – Public Meeting Notice

Post published:November 28, 2022

A public meeting regarding the review and consideration of a proposed Michigan Spark Grant application for Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area of Forest Home Township will be held on December 1, 2022, at 7:00 PM during the regularly scheduled Township Board meeting. The Township Board will meet at the Forest Home Township Hall, located at 321 N Bridge Street, Bellaire, MI 49615. The following provides a summary overview of requested improvements to be included as part of this Spark Grant application:

A new picnic pavilion, ADA routes to existing restroom facilities, and a skills course track.

A draft of the proposed improvements for this grant application will be made available the during the public meeting and have been shared on the Township’s website, Glacial Hill’s website and Facebook page.

All interested persons are invited to submit their comments in person or in writing at or before the Forest Home Township Board meeting. The Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services for the Township Board meeting to individuals with disabilities who request prior notice to the Township. Individuals who require such services should contact the Township at the address listed or telephone number listed below.

Forest Home Township
321 N Bridge Street
Bellaire, MI 49615
Phone: (231) 533-8003

Terry Smith,
Township Supervisor

The Meadows Township Property – Draft Master Plan Design

Post published:November 15, 2022

The Meadows Township Property - Draft Master Plan Design

The Meadows property is located off Bellaire Highway, East of North Arms Road, and is home to 70 acres of Township owned land. Forest Home Township is exploring long-range options for public facilities and recreational improvements at the meadows through the creation of a master plan design.

A PDF of the draft Design Plan is now available for review at the link below. The document will be presented during the December 1, 2022 Township Board meeting, where it will be considered for adoption.