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The Home of Grand Valley State University

Allendale is home to GVSU, ranked as one of the top universities in the midwest regional area by US News and World Reports. Learn more...

 

Building and Zoning

Need information on Building or Zoning laws for Allendale? Here is your one-stop-source. Read more...
 

Employment Opportunities

Click here for Application

When submitting an Application, please include a cover letter, resume, professional references and proof of Degree (if applicable).

Allendale Township is looking to hire a Substitute Circulation Assistant and Library Page.  For more information, go to https://allendaletwp.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Allendale Township is looking for someone to serve on the Planning Commission.  For more information, go to https://allendaletwp.bamboohr.com/jobs

If you are interested, please fill out an application and return with a resume and cover letter to Caitlin Kunst, HR Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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2017 WAGE STUDY done by Pontifex Consulting Group

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Allendale Charter Twp Fire Dept

Allendale Charter Township houses Grand Valley State University. We have a population of over 20,000 plus a student population of about 24,000. Allendale Fire Department covers 32 square miles bordered by the Grand River.

Allendale Fire Department consists of 30 members, two of those members being full time employees of the Township, Chief Mike Keefe and Fire Inspector Dave Pelton.  Our call volume for 2015 was  over 1049 calls, the vast majority of those calls being EMS related. The Department continues to grow each year and strives for the professionalism that all fire departments strive for, large or small. 
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2018 ANNUAL REPORT              Part One                    Part Two

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT

​ Allendale Charter Twp Police Department

Allendale Charter Township contracts with the Ottawa County Sheriff Department for police protection. 
 
The mission of your Ottawa County Sheriff’s office continues to be that of “preserving public order and supporting the Constitution of the State of Michigan through enforcement of state and local laws.” Their mission is accomplished by providing 24 hour service to Ottawa County communities in the areas of responding to direct request for law enforcement service, criminal investigations traffic enforcement and general assistance to the public.  With this established mission, they continue to place a significant emphasis on the victims and the communities. Their mission is furthered by the ability to office a correctional facility that meets the needs of the criminal justice system in Ottawa County.
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LIBRARY

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Allendale Township Library

Contact us
Phone: 616-895-4178
fax: 616-895-5178
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.          
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Location: 6175 Library Lane, Allendale MI 49401

Hours:    
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday 1pm-9pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 11am-5pm
Sunday closed
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CEMETERY

Allendale Cemetery

The Allendale Cemetery is located at 12655 60th Avenue, Allendale MI 49401.  It is a quiet, beautiful old cemetery located out in the Allendale countryside. The oldest graves date back to the 1840’s. It is the only cemetery owned and operated by the Township.

For cemetery information, contact Laurie Richards, Township Clerk, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call her at 616-895-6295, ext.

 

Click here for a layout/map of the cemetery


Click here for birth and death records

 

COMMUNITY PARKS

Allendale Community Parks

The Allendale Community Park  behind (south) of the Township office, located at 6676 Lake Michigan Drive.  The park is comprised of 40 acres.  During the warm months, the park is a busy place.  We have an outstanding softball and Little League facilities, which attract teams and players from a wide geographic area. 

Facilities include ballfields, premier playground and splash pad, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball court, picnic shelters, Knowlton House Museum and gardens and the Veterans Memorial.

SENIOR CITIZENS

***Monthly Newsletter***            

Allendale Lifelong Learners is a group that is growing and changing, but a friendly & social place for anybody aged 55 or older.  Kathy Hanes is the Allendale Lifelong Learners director.

Here are some web sites that are great reference guides geared toward seniors and those with special needs..
Legal Resources for Seniors
Veterans Benefits for Seniors
Making the Move to Assisted Living
Keeping Seniors Safe with While Remodeling
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Advanced Care Planning
Home Accommodations for Seniors
Aging Veteran's Guide to Planning for the Future
Tips for Seniors to Declutter and Organize their Home
Elder Care Resources

Senior Resources - Guide
 

 

 

WATER & SEWER

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Water & Sewer Departments

Wastewater Treatment Plant, location: 11624 40th Ave.
Service & Billing Information: 895-6295
Daytime emergencies: 895-5142
Evenings after 5 p.m. & weekends: 616 608-9710

 

Click Here for the 2019 Water Fact Sheet

Click Here for the 2019 Sewer Fact Sheet

Click Here for a Grand Rapids Water Rate Comparrison

Click Here for the 2015 Water Quality Report

Click Here for the 2017 Water Quality Report

Click Here for the 2018 Water Quality Report

Copy of the 2018 Annual ReportWater and Sewer Departments

Feasibility Study for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion

2019 Update to water and sewer rates and connection fees

 

ALLENDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    

Knowlton House Museum

ELECTION INFORMATION

Voting Location:  Life Stream    6561 Lake Michigan Dr

Polls open at 7am - 8 pm

Attached is a map of the new Precinct changes for 2019 - Details

 

Click Here for Information on

   1.  Application to Register

   2.  Election Day Procedure

  3. Absentee Voter Ballot Application

  4.  Michigan Voter Information Center

 5.  Michigan Secretary of State

 

7 FAQs About Voting and Voter Registration

For more answers to Election questions go to mvic.sos.state.mi.us.

Hours of Operation

The Charter township hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Need to pay your bills?

 
Pay your tax and your water/sewer bills electronically....click here to pay by electronic checking or click here to pay by credit card

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Our Address:
6676 Lake Michigan Drive
PO Box 539
Allendale, MI, 49401
Hours of Operation:
The Township office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am through 5 pm. 

Can't Find Something?

If there is any information that you would like to see added to the Township website, please contact Laurie Richards at 892-3111 or you can contact her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                              

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