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Home is a valued place considered to be a refuge or place of origin; The place, as a country or town, where one was born or resided for a long period...” These are just a few of Webster’s definitions of the word “home". Bates Township is “home” for many of our residents who have descended from the township’s earliest Settlers. For some this is the community that you have chosen for a variety of reasons to call “home.” Our township is rich in history and our citizens are strong in spirit! However, it is that you have made your way here at this moment in time…we would like to say - Welcome Home!

Survey Announcement

Bates Township is updating its Master Plan. The Master Plan is a strategic plan to direct the township’s future planning. It is critical to get input from the land owners and residents of the township. Please take our 5 minute survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/763HF9T. You can also scan the QR code to go to the survey with your phone or pick up a paper copy at the Bates Township Office. We hope you take the time to have your input heard. Thank you. Bates Township Planning Commission

Online Bill Payments

• Pay Your Tax Bill • Pay Your Utility Bill • Online payments and record searches for utility and tax bills.

Bates Hall Preservation Society

Please click on this link to learn more about “Save Bates Hall.” https://savebateshall.com/

News and Announcements

• 2025-2026 Budget • REVISED: Public Notice of Township Meetings • Bates Township Master Plan 2019-2039 • Bates Township Recreation Plan • Congratulations Nick! • Board Meetings 2024-2025 • Utility Rate Increase • Heavy Truck Road Restriction Ordinance

Local News

- Iron County Reporter - The Daily News - WIKB This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Bates Township.

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