St. Clair County
City services in Columbus Township
Where to get permits, pay taxes, schedule trash pickup and report outages in Columbus Township, with licensed pros for permit work.
Columbus Township city services at a glance
Official links open the responsible office. Hours and fees change, so confirm with the office before you go.
| Columbus Township Hall |
Where to go
1732 Bauman, Columbus Township, MI 48063 (586) 727-2055 |
Good to know Main office for clerk, assessing, treasurer and building questions. Call ahead for hours. |
| Building permits | Where to go Columbus Township permits and inspections | Good to know Roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, decks, fences and additions. How permits work. |
| City or township website | Where to go https://www.columbustwpmi.gov/ | Good to know Trash and recycling schedules, water billing, assessing and meeting agendas. |
| County government | Where to go St. Clair County | Good to know Property records, treasurer, courts and the health department. |
| Voter registration | Where to go Michigan Voter Information Center | Good to know Check registration, find your polling place and track an absentee ballot. |
| Power outages | Where to go DTE Energy: (800) 477-4747 | Good to know The electric company the state's service maps place in Columbus Township. Who serves Columbus Township. |
| Gas leak | Where to go Leave first, call 911, then SEMCO Energy Gas at 888-427-1427 | Good to know Do not use switches or phones inside if you smell gas. |
| Contractor licenses | Where to go Michigan LARA license lookup | Good to know Verify a builder, electrician, plumber or mechanical contractor before you hire. |
Columbus Township departments
City hall, permits, land bank, taxes, water, trash, police and fire, code enforcement.
- Columbus Township City Hall Clerk, council meetings, records and the official website
- Columbus Township Building Permits Permits, inspections and what work needs one
- Columbus Township Land Bank Vacant lots, side lots, auctions and rehab programs
- Columbus Township Property Taxes Treasurer, assessing, exemptions and delinquent taxes
- Columbus Township Water & Sewer Water bills, shutoffs, assistance and sewer backups
- Columbus Township Trash & Recycling Pickup days, bulk items and illegal dumping
- Columbus Township Police & Fire Non-emergency lines, reports, records and fire inspections
- Columbus Township Code Enforcement Blight tickets, rental registration and how to report
Permit-ready pros in Columbus Township
Licensed contractors normally pull the permit for you. Start here.
Roofers
Tear-offs and re-roofs usually need a permit.
See roofersElectricians
Panels, circuits and EV chargers.
See electriciansPlumbers
Water heaters, sewer and gas lines.
See plumbersHVAC
Furnace, AC and heat pump installs.
See HVAC prosGeneral contractors
Additions, remodels and structural work.
See contractorsFence and deck builders
Most fences and decks need zoning approval.
See buildersMore for Columbus Township
City services near Columbus Township
Columbus Township city services FAQ
4 questions
How do I get a building permit in Columbus Township?
Apply through the Columbus Township building department linked above. Most permits need the property address, a description of the work and a licensed contractor or a homeowner permit where allowed.
Who do I call about trash pickup in Columbus Township?
Trash and recycling are handled by the Columbus Township public services office or its contracted hauler. The official website lists pickup days and bulk item rules.
Where do I pay property taxes for Columbus Township?
Current taxes are usually paid to the local treasurer; delinquent taxes go to the St. Clair County Treasurer.
What county is Columbus Township in?
Columbus Township is in St. Clair County, Michigan.
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