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This is a list of most frequently asked questions received by Meridian Township staff.

Use the drop down menu to select frequently asked questions by category.

If you have a question not on this list below, please submit the online Contact Us Form. 

  • Construction

    • How can I avoid some of the most common code violations?

    • How can I learn about Residential and Commercial Building Inspections

    • What is the Development Process in Meridian Township?

  • Deer Management Program

    • Are Township properties within the Deer Management Program, still open to the public?

    • Can I hunt on private property in Meridian Township?

    • How can I participate in the Meridian Township Deer Management Program?

    • I believe someone is poaching on my property or illegally feeding deer, who do I call?

    • Is this hunt open to the public?

    • What are the requirements to hunt in the Deer Management Program?

    • What do I do if I see a dead deer in my yard?

    • What do the hunters do with the venison?

    • What safety precautions has the Township taken to prevent hunting related incidents?

    • When and where does the hunt take place?

    • Who can I call to report a dead deer along the roadway?

  • Dog Parks

    • Am I responsible for cleaning up after my dog?

    • Can I bring more than one dog to these parks?

    • Do I need to be a resident of Meridian Township to obtain a dog park permit?

    • Does Meridian Township have a dog leash law?

    • If I observe a problem at the park, what should I do?

    • If my pet is a service dog, do I need to purchase a dog park permit in Meridian Township?

    • In addition to registering my dog and having my key fob, what else should I have?

    • What are the hours of the dog parks?

    • What is a dog park?

    • What is the dog park scholarship fund?

    • What should I bring with me to the dog park?

    • When does my dog have to be on a leash at the dog parks?

    • Who should I contact for information about volunteer opportunities in the dog parks?

    • Why is there a fee for the dog park and what will the monies be used for?

    • Will the dog parks be policed or monitored by the Township Parks Department?

  • Economic Development

    • How can I learn about Residential and Commercial Building Inspections

    • What is a Charter Township?

    • What is going on in Downtown Okemos and Downtown Haslett?

    • What is the Development Process in Meridian Township?

    • Which Higher Educational Institutions are near Meridian Township?

    • Which School Districts and Montessori Schools are in the area?

    • Who are the major employers in Meridian Township?

  • Elections

    • Can I register to vote by mail?

    • Do I need a picture ID to vote at the polls?

    • Do I need to re-register to vote before each election?

    • Does the address on my Michigan voter registration application have to match my driver's license?

    • How do I find election results?

    • How do I view what is on my ballot?

    • How will address change requests be handled and/or monitored between a voter's former and new locations?

    • What happens if a voter moves to a new location or decides to stop voting and never notifies a Clerk's office?

    • When can I register to vote?

    • Where do I register to vote?

    • Why does the absentee ballot application only require certification of statements made in the application via a signature? How are voter signatures verified?

  • Financial Assistance

    • How do I get assistance with ambulance fees?

    • How do I get assistance with my property taxes?

  • FOIA Information and Request

    • How do I submit a FOIA Appeal?

    • How do I submit a FOIA Request?

    • What is a FOIA Request?

  • Living with Wildlife

    • How can I keep deer out of my yard?

    • Is hunting allowed in Meridian Township Parks?

    • Seasonal Park Trails Advisory

    • What are the Parks and Trails Rules?

    • What plants do deer like to eat?

    • What plants don't deer like to eat?

    • Which species are pollinator friendly?

    • Who do I call about road kill?

  • Meridian Senior Center

    • Does the Meridian Senior Center serve meals?

    • I don't want to or can't drive, so how can I get to your center?

    • Who is eligible to participate in Center activities?

  • Parks

    • Is hunting allowed in Meridian Township Parks?

    • Seasonal Park Trails Advisory

    • What are the Parks and Trails Rules?

    • Who do I call about road kill?

  • Service Repairs and Requests

    • How do I apply for a permit?

    • How do I prevent frozen pipes?

    • Who do I call for service repairs or requests?

  • Utility Bill & Tax Payments

    • Can I cancel AutoPay?

    • Can I pay my taxes via automatic ACH?

    • Can I start receiving paper bills again?

    • Can I tell if my payment has been posted?

    • Can I use more than one payment method per transaction?

    • Do I have to enter an email address to make a payment?

    • Do I need to register to pay a bill?

    • How do I change my account information?

    • How do I make a tax payment?

    • How long does it take for online payments to process?

    • How long will my payment history be maintained?

    • How will I know that my payment has been accepted?

    • I forgot my Password, how do I access my account?

    • I lost my tax bill. How much do I owe?

    • I’m signed up for AutoPay but do not see anything showing under “Upcoming Scheduled Payments.”

    • If I sign up to Go Paperless, how will I receive my bills?

    • Is my credit card and checking account information safe when I pay online?

    • Is my information secure?

    • What are scheduled payments?

    • What are some of the benefits of paying a bill online?

    • What are some of the benefits of receiving my bill electronically?

    • What do the tax bill abbreviations mean?

    • What forms of payment can I use?

    • What if I already have AutoPay set up with my bank?

    • What if I can’t locate my bill?

    • What is a service or convenience fee?

    • What is Account Linking?

    • What is AutoPay?

    • What is Pay by Text?

    • What is PCI Compliance and why is it so important?

    • What is the difference between AutoPay and a scheduled payment?

    • When I try to pay my bill, it asks for credit card information and I want to pay by electronic check.

    • Will I be able to print a copy of my bill?

    • Will I receive a confirmation email that my bill has been paid?