Oceola Township Hall

What Oceola Township Hall does

Oceola Township Hall is the administrative seat of Oceola Township, a political subdivision of the State of Michigan located in Livingston County, serving approximately 14,623 residents per the 2020 Census. The township delivers the full suite of mandated local-government services: property tax collection, property assessment, planning and zoning administration, code enforcement and blight complaint processing, election administration, cemetery management, FOIA request handling, and coordination of road maintenance with the Livingston County Road Commission. Public-safety services (fire, law enforcement) and water/sewer utilities are not operated directly but are coordinated through partnerships with the Howell Area Fire Authority, Livingston County Sheriff's Department, and the MHOG / Genoa-Oceola sewer and water authorities. Recreation is delivered through the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, which operates the adjacent Oceola Community Center; the township itself maintains the Oceola Outdoor Recreational Complex with soccer fields, walking paths, and a playground.

The technology stack is modest and based on commercial off-the-shelf products. The website is built on Squarespace, while BS&A Software provides the back-end for online property tax payments (with a 3% credit-card convenience fee) and online public access to assessing data searchable by owner, address, or parcel number. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm, with a secure drop box and online channels providing after-hours access. The site is certified compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards.

Revenue is generated primarily through statutorily-authorized property tax levies and ancillary fees. The FY2026-2027 budget references an Operating Millage generating $604,426 and a Township Roads Levy generating $874,494, with a State Equalized Value exceeding $1 billion as of 2024. Supplementary revenue streams include state-mandated dog license fees ranging from $10 to $60 and a 3% convenience fee on credit-card tax payments. The township is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and staffed by 1–10 full-time personnel including the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, Assessor and Assistant Assessor, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, and Receptionist. It does not have a profit motive; its objective is statutory service delivery to a defined geographic constituency.

Name

Oceola Township Hall

Legal name

Oceola Township

Website

https://oceolatwp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oceola Township Hall is the administrative seat of Oceola Township in Livingston County, Michigan, delivering mandated local-government services — including property tax collection, assessing, planning and zoning, elections, and code enforcement — to approximately 14,623 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax collection
• Municipal assessing services
• Planning and zoning administration
• Township election administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Howell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Collection of summer and winter property taxes on behalf of the township and other taxing jurisdictions. A 3% convenience fee applies to credit card payments.
2. Dog License Fees: State-mandated dog licensing with fees ranging from $10-$60 depending on duration and whether the dog is neutered/spayed

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oceola Township Hall administers township government services for approximately 14,623 residents of Oceola Township in Livingston County, Michigan. The township collects summer and winter property taxes, performs annual property assessments, administers zoning and land-use permitting, conducts elections, issues dog licenses, enforces township ordinances, and maintains cemetery and recreational facilities. Online services include property tax payments and public assessing data access through a BS&A Software portal.

Product overview

Oceola Township Hall provides local government services to approximately 14,623 residents. The township operates a comprehensive suite of municipal services including property tax collection, property assessing, planning and zoning administration, elections, code enforcement, cemetery services, and road coordination. The township partners with external authorities for water/sewer services (MHOG), fire protection (Howell Area Fire Authority), law enforcement (Livingston County Sheriff), and recreation (Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority). The township also maintains the Oceola Outdoor Recreational Complex featuring sports fields, walking paths, and playgrounds, and coordinates use of the Oceola Community Center. Online services include property tax payments and assessing data viewing through BS&A Software, email alert subscriptions, and election information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Collection Services Collection of summer and winter property taxes on behalf of the township and other taxing jurisdictions, with options for online payment, in-person payment, and after-hours drop box payment, including partial payment plans for current-year property taxes.
• Assessing Services Annual valuation of taxable real and personal property, maintenance of property records, processing of property transfers, principal residence exemptions, and veterans exemptions for township property owners.
• Planning and Zoning Administration of township land use planning, zoning permits, site plan reviews, and variance applications for residents and property owners in Oceola Township.
• Elections and Voting Conduct of federal, state, and local elections including voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, and election day services at the Oceola Community Center.
• Dog Licensing Licensing of dogs over four months old as required by Michigan State Law, with options for 1-year and 3-year licenses at rates varying by neuter/spay status.
• Code Enforcement Services Investigation and enforcement of township ordinance violations through the civil infraction process, including property owner notification and legal action when necessary.
• Cemetery Services Maintenance and administration of township cemeteries for residents and families within Oceola Township.
• Public Safety Coordination Coordination with the Livingston County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement and the Howell Area Fire Authority for fire protection services across the township.
• Road Information Services Information and coordination with the Livingston County Road Commission regarding public road maintenance and special assessments for road improvements.
• Oceola Outdoor Recreational Complex Public recreational facility featuring soccer fields, walking path, playground with six slides and monkey bars, pavilion, Free Little Libraries, and Story Walk, with planned permanent outdoor bathrooms and additional soccer fields.
• Township Board of Review Assessment appeal process through the March Board of Review and correction of clerical errors through July and December Boards of Review for property owners.
• FOIA Request Processing Processing of Freedom of Information Act requests from members of the public for township records and documents.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Equalized Value has more than tripled since 2001
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered critical and core.

• Howell Area Fire AuthoritycriticalOthersFire protection and emergency response services for the township. Residents should contact Howell Area Fire Authority for fire emergencies and related services.
• MHOG (Marion Howell Oceola Genoa Sewer and Water Authority)criticalOthersWater and sewer utility services. Township coordinates with MHOG for utility billing and water/sewer infrastructure information.
• GO (Genoa-Oceola Water and Sewer Authority)criticalOthersSewer authority providing sewage treatment services. Township Board has representation on this authority.
• Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority (HAPRA)coreOthersParks and recreation services including the Oceola Community Center and recreational programs. Manages facilities adjacent to Township Hall.
• Livingston County Road CommissioncoreOthersOwns and maintains public roads in the township. Contact point for road concerns and maintenance. Special assessments for road improvements coordinated through the township.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreOthersMDOT manages M-59 highway including the Latson Road roundabout project. Township coordinates on state road projects affecting the community.
• Livingston County Treasurer's OfficecoreOthersDelinquent property taxes are turned over to the Livingston County Treasurer's Office for collection. County also handles dog license sales.
• Livingston County Sheriff's DepartmentcriticalOthersLaw enforcement services for the township. Noise complaints and non-emergency law enforcement matters directed to the Sheriff's Department.
• BS&A SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing online assessing data access and online property tax payment processing for township residents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cohoctah Township, Michigan: Small Livingston County township offering the standard Michigan township municipal services to a comparable rural-residential population base.
• Unadilla Township, Michigan: Livingston County township providing property tax, assessing, planning/zoning, and elections for a smaller population; same statutory framework as Oceola.
• Tyrone Township, Michigan: Livingston County township operating comparable property tax, assessing, planning/zoning, and election functions for a similar suburban/rural population. Directly comparable scale and service scope.
• Genoa Township, Michigan: Adjacent Livingston County township of similar size providing the same core municipal services (tax collection, assessing, planning/zoning, elections). Most directly comparable peer due to shared county, shared utility partnerships (MHOG/GO), and overlapping residential/suburban character.
• Hartland Township, Michigan: Livingston County township offering property tax collection, assessing, planning/zoning, elections, and code enforcement. Comparable suburban residential base and population scale.
• Brighton Township, Michigan: Livingston County township administering assessing, tax collection, planning/zoning, and elections to a comparable suburban residential population. Same regulatory framework under Michigan township law.
• Howell Township, Michigan: Livingston County township sharing the Howell mailing address with Oceola; provides the same Michigan-statutory municipal services and partners with overlapping county/regional authorities.
• Marion Township, Michigan: Livingston County township co-membership in the MHOG water/sewer authority alongside Oceola, providing substantially identical municipal services under Michigan township law.

Regional players

• City of Howell, Michigan: City government in the same Livingston County geography as Oceola Township, providing municipal services to a non-overlapping (incorporated) population. Comparable statutory role but a different jurisdictional tier.

Broad incumbents

• Livingston County Government: County-level government in which Oceola sits. Overlaps on tax collection (delinquent turnover), elections, dog licensing, and sheriff services; broader scope but operates many of the same administrative functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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