WELCOME To
Chikaming Township
A Community of Good Neighbors
Chikaming Township is beautifully located in scenic Southwestern Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan a few miles north of the Indiana/Michigan border. The Township’s character is largely defined by its attractive natural features. The most significant of these is the Lake Michigan shoreline, with its wooded sand dunes and expansive beaches.
Our Vision
Creating a sense of community for all to live, work & play
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Chikaming Township is to provide an accessible, fiscally responsible government that promotes a safe and economically vigorous community, while protecting and enhancing the township’s character and environment.
Upcoming Meetings
**denotes time/date change**
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON SHORT TERM RENTALS-
UPDATE: View the Approved Short-Term Rental Ordinance here: Ordinance 164 /Resolution 2/12/2026
GRSD - Wednesday, February 25th @ 10:00 A.M. - Agenda
Board of Review Organizational Meeting - Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 A.M
Planning Commission - Wednesday, March 4th @6:30 P.M.
MASTER PLAN DRAFT CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE LINK BELOW UPDATED 02/24/2026
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:7a69f986-2d08-40ca-bc2b-fff4ba06c7fe
Board of Review Petitions - Monday, March 9th @ 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M./ 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Board of Review Petitions - Tuesday, March 10th @ 3:00 P.M./ 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Township Board Meeting- Thursday, March 12th @ 6:30 P.M.
Utility Board - Thursday, March 12th (Directly following Township Board Meeting)
Township News
UPDATE ON SHORT TERM RENTALS-
NOTICE: The STR Moratorium has been extended until March 23rd at 9:00 A.M. The same date in which Ordinance 164 will become effective.
View the Short-Term Rental ordinance here: Ordinance 164 /Resolution 2/12/2026
From The County Of Berrien County Office of the Drain Commissioner:
Drain Maintenance Notice
Public Notice: Streed Drain Construction Update – Chikaming Township, Michigan
Drain Work has completed for the Winter Season and will restart in the spring of 2026
If you have any questions, please email Ehrland.Bosworth@spicergroup.com.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the Streed Drain system.”
SCULPTURE/ART INSTALLATIONS SURVEY - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFVKS8J
SAFE STREETS 4 ALL FINAL SAFETY ACTION PLAN - More Informatio
Safe Street and Roads for All Safety Action Plan- Attached
Burn permits are now available via this online form - our previous voicemail system is being phased out and will no longer be accepted.
Sawyer Streetscape Preliminary Rendering
Park Donation Program
Pier Street Beach Access - Abonmarche Site Evaluation
Upcoming Events
Berrien County Land Bank Authority has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant to assist 12 - 15 homeowners with a maximum of $40,000 for homeowner repairs. Contact https://www.berriencounty.org/317/Housing
ANNOUNCING:
A newsletter for our community.
Office Hours:
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Closed for lunch 12:00-12:30 P.M.
Phone: 269-469-1676
269-469-4416 Fax
List of phone EXTENSIONS
Berrien County Non-Emergency Dispatch 866-630-7679
CHIKAMING EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Sign up for alerts today by clicking the CodeRED icon or from your mobile device: simply text CHIKAMING to 24639 and you will receive an enrollment link.
Community News
Berrien County Broadband Announcement-This includes Chikaming Township!!! -Press Release
Broadband Map for parcels included in new Grant Award - Updated Construction 09/04/24 - Here
AEP-New Buffalo-Bridgman Transmission Line Rebuild Project- Information Link /Fact Sheet-/ Letter to Homeowners/FAQ Sheet/Chikaming Township Resolution / Signup for Email Updates/Before & After rendering/Oct 9 Public Meeting Recording
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency-Need help paying utilities? Info here
Berrien County Trails Master Plan Final Draft Here
Cable Complaints? Information Here
Berrien County Housing Diagnosis
Berrien County Health Department Bat information here
Michigan’s Real ID information here
FEMA Revised Flood Insurance Rate Study here and Appeals Information here
State of Michigan Notice of Hearing Indiana Michigan Power Company - Attached Attached
Community Resources
National Mental Health News
There is a new national hotline number for suicide and mental health crisis intervention: 988
The US Dept of Health and Human Services through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a trove of resources available on their website including social media shareables.
ATTENTION VETERANS
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