Construction projects except for the project listed below require approval of a Zoning Compliance Permit from the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Some examples of projects that require a Permit are new homes, additions, decks, fences, accessory building (pole barns or garages), accessory dwelling units of telecommunication equipment, generators, swimming pools and others.

Projects that do not require a Zoning Permit

• Interior remodels that do not expand the building envelope, including, but not limited to, replacement of windows, doors, interior mechanical equipment, electrical, or plumbing;
• Roofing or siding replacement that does not expand the building envelope;
• Grading under fifty (50) cubic yards;
• Satellite dishes (under three (3) feet in diameter) or antenna for residential use.

To streamline the zoning permit process, electronic submissions for zoning permits are encouraged and can be sent for review to the following email address: spacheco@sylvantownshipmi.gov. If electronic submission is not feasible, alternative options include mailing your plans, placing them in the drop-box at the Township Offices, or scheduling a meeting with the Planning and Zoning Administrator to personally deliver your plans to the Township Offices. The zoning permit fee is required at the time of Zoning Compliance Permit submission. Additionally, all plans should be submitted electronically or in a format no larger than 11X17.

Once your permit information is submitted, the Planning and Zoning Administrator will conduct a review to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and verify that all necessary information is included with your zoning permit materials. If any additional information is required, the administrator will contact you via email to request the necessary details.

Once the zoning permit is ready for issuance, the Administrator will review and approve your permit materials. The approved zoning permit, along with the necessary documentation, will be sent to you via email. If required, the approved zoning permit materials will also be directly forwarded to the Chelsea Area Construction Agency (CACA).

Go To the Planning and Zoning Webpage: https://sylvantownshipmi.gov/zoning on this website to find more information including the zoning ordinance which include the zoning regulations, the zoning permit application, and the fee schedule.

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Tax Bill Lookup

Tax Services The Township Assessor provides assessments by March 1st. Summer Taxes are mailed by July 1 and are payable without penalty until September 14th by 4:00 PM. The State education tax is included in this amount. Winter Taxes are mailed by December 1, and are payable without penalty until February 14th by 4:00 PM at Sylvan Township Hall or 3:00 PM at Chelsea State Bank. For questions or assistance regarding your Taxes, please contact our treasurer, Rodney Branham. ​Appeals of Assessments will be heard by appointment by the Board of Review.​ Use the BSA Software for tax info. Taxpayers are entitled to apply for a deferment of all summer taxes if certain criteria are met. Please come into the Township hall to pick up the application if you are in need of this service.

Summer and Winter Tax Information

Treasurer’s Office Summer Tax Payments rbranham@sylvantownshipmi.gov Tax payments can be made Monday through Thursday at our office from 9 am until 12:00 noon. To avoid a late fee, summer taxes are due September 14 by 5:00 pm. It’s important to note postmarks are NOT accepted. Tax payments can also be made at Chelsea State Bank until the due date. In addition, payments (with a late fee) can be made at our office until February 28. Payments placed in the drop box on February 28, after 12:00 noon will be considered late, incurring additional fees from the County. After this date, all tax bills must be paid at the Washtenaw County Treasurer’s Office (734) 222-6600. Winter Tax Payments To avoid a late fee, winter taxes are due February 14 by 5:00 pm. Everything else applies the same as the summer tax payments.

Tax Services The Township Assessor provides assessments by March 1st. Summer Taxes are mailed by July 1 and are payable without penalty until September 14th by 4:00 PM. The State education tax is included in this amount. Winter Taxes are mailed by December 1, and are payable without penalty until February 14th by 4:00 PM at Sylvan Township Hall or 3:00 PM at Chelsea State Bank. For questions or assistance regarding your Taxes, please contact our treasurer, Rodney Branham.​Appeals of Assessments will be heard by appointment by the Board of Review.​ BSA Software for tax info​. Taxpayers are entitled to apply for a deferment of Hall summer taxes if certain criteria are met. Please come into the Township hall to pick up the application if you are in need of this service.

Treasurer’s Office Summer 2018 Tax Payments rbranham@sylvantownshipmi.gov Tax payments can be made Monday through Thursday at our office from 9 am until 12:00 noon. To avoid a late fee, summer taxes are due September 14, 2018, by 5:00 pm. It’s important to note postmarks are NOT accepted. Tax payments can also be made at Chelsea State Bank until the due date. In addition, payments (with a late fee) can be made at our office until February 28, 2019. Payments placed in the drop box on February 28, after 12:00 noon will be considered late, incurring additional fees from the County. After this date, all tax bills must be paid at the Washtenaw County Treasurer’s Office (734) 222-6600. Winter 2018 Tax Payments To avoid a late fee, winter taxes are due February 14, 2019, by 5:00 pm. Everything else applies the same as the summer tax payments.

It has been brought to our attention that certain GPS apps direct residents to the Sylvan Water Tower when our address is entered.

Sylvan Township Hall is located off of Exit 157 on I-94. After leaving the freeway, the building will be located less than 0.5 miles west of the exits. Below is an aerial snapshot showing the area.

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