Welcome to Peninsula Township

​​The Old Mission Peninsula is perhaps Michigan's most unique and scenic township. Unlike the typical six-mile by six-mile-square township, the Old Mission Peninsula is finger-like in shape, projecting approximately 16 miles into Grand Traverse Bay. The township varies from one to three miles in width and encompasses approximately 42 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. Peninsula Township was founded February 3, 1853. The 2020 U.S. Census lists a population of 6,068.

Public Hearing Notices

None at this time.

Grand Traverse County Road Commission

Brinkman Road and Swaney Road
*Crews will be installing culverts and reestablishing ditches on Brinkman Road and Swaney Road.
*Work is scheduled to start on September 9, 2026 and continue through September 18, 2026.
*Work should take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
*Please plan ahead, be patient and expect delays.
*Slow down where workers are present.

​Employment Opportunity – Part-time Peninsula Township Code Enforcement Officer

Peninsula Township is accepting letters of interest/resumes for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer. Appointee must be available nights and weekends. This position is for 15 hours maximum per week. Click here to view the job description (website opens in new tab). Contact Maura Sanders, supervisor, at [email protected] or 231.223.7323. Please submit a letter of interest and/or resume to Becky Chown, township clerk, at [email protected] or by mail to 13235 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.

PTFD Open House September 29, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Township Meetings Streaming on YouTube

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​Most township meetings held at the township hall are streamed live on the township's YouTube channel (website opens in a new tab) and are available for viewing for 30 days after they are held.
​Property Tax Payment (website opens in new tab). Click on Pay Tax Bills button above.

FRAUD ALERT: Peninsula Township will never ask you to wire funds to them. There has been an uptick in this scam. 

Quick Connect

New Interactive Zoning Map

Searchable Interactive Zoning Map (website opens in tab)

Grand Traverse County Household Hazardous Waste

Sign up is available one month before each event.  Go to the Grand Traverse County Recycle Smart website (website opens in new tab) for details on how to make an appointment.​​ Schedule:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​
  • 2027 Dates TBA

​The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department (RecycleSmart) will be conducting Scrap Tire Collection Events. 

Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Resource Recovery Department, 231-995-6075 to schedule your appointment.​​​
  • 2027 Dates TBA

Sign-up for Grand Traverse County Grand Traverse Alert