WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW

As required by the General Property Tax Act, public notice is hereby given by Windsor Charter Township that the 2026 March Board of Review (“MBOR”) will meet at the following locations, days, and times for the purpose of reviewing the 2026 assessment roll and hearing protests and appeals of assessed and/or tentative taxable values and hearing and deciding on other matters as permitted by law.

Meeting Location: Windsor Charter Township Emergency Services Building
(Lower level, Township Board meeting room)
300 W. Jefferson St., Dimondale, Michigan

ASSESSOR PRE-BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
The Assessor is available to discuss and make adjustments to individual assessments as deemed appropriate in advance of the delivery of final Assessment roll to the Board of Review at their Organizational Meeting (see below). An in-person meeting with the Assessor is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment or to address any questions, comments or concerns, please call (517) 919-1566, Option #2 or email windsorassessor@gmail.com.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING*
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
*Protests or appeals WILL NOT be heard at this session.

PUBLIC APPEAL MEETING(S)*
Monday, March 9, 2026: 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Additional dates and times may be added by the Board of Review as necessary. Such dates and times will be posted at Township Hall and the Emergency Services Building.

IN-PERSON APPEAL: An in-person appeal to the Board of Review by property owner or owner’s representative* at the above location is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call (517) 919-1566, Option #2 or email windsorassessor@gmail.com to schedule an in-person appointment.

*An owner’s representative must present a letter of authorization signed by the property owner to be heard by the Board of Review

WRITTEN APPEAL: Written appeals are being accepted in lieu of in-person appearance and must be received no later than 1p.m., March 10, 2026. Written appeals must provide FORM 618/L-4035 with all information completed. Call (517) 919-1566, Option #2, or email windsorassessor@gmail.com to obtain this necessary form. Appeals in writing are to be mailed to: Attn. Township Assessor, 405 W. Jefferson St., Dimondale, Michigan 48821.

The following tentative ratios/multipliers between the 2025 and 2026 assessments by class are applicable:

Agricultural 48.59 / 1.0290                 Commercial 47.39 / 1.0551                   Personal Property (all classes)
Industrial 50.56 / 0.9889                    Residential 47.34 / 1.0562                               50.00 / 1.0000

WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP
INTRODUCTION TO PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Windsor Charter Township Rezoning Request
Ordinance No. 25 (MM)

Please take notice that the Windsor Township Board, at a regular meeting held on February 24, 2026, introduced an amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map to rezone Parcel Number 080-018-400-110-00, commonly known as 5065 Lansing Road, from B-1 (Business) to A-1 (Agricultural).  Copies of this ordinance may be inspected in the office of the Township Clerk from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or on the township website at www.windsortownship.com.  This Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Windsor Township Board scheduled for 7 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.  Said Ordinance shall become effective upon the date of final publication.

Windsor Charter Township
Meredith Barnhart-Smith, Clerk

ITC Oneida-Sabine Lake Project – High Voltage Transmission Lines

There is a decision currently underway  for high voltage transmission line routes being proposed through Windsor Charter Township.  The power line company ITC is looking to connect substations.  A Fact Sheet is provided on the link: https://www.mifuturegrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Oneida-Sabine_Lake_FINAL-2.pdf .  More information can also be found in the link:  https://www.mifuturegrid.com/oneida-sabine-lake/.

ONLINE TAX PAYMENTS

You can now pay your 2025 property taxes through our online portal.  Click on the link below and follow the prompts to make a payment.

A convenience fee of 2.8% or a minimum of $1.50 for Credit/Debit cards transactions, will be added to your payment by a 3rd party for processing.  If you access BS&A Online through a general search or another link (such as Eaton County), make sure you’re viewing Windsor Charter Township. You cannot pay the current year taxes through the Eaton County site.

May 5, 2026 Special Election Notice

Residents of Windsor Charter Township will vote on the following proposal at the May 5, 2026 Special Election:  Ingham Intermediate School District Bond Proposal.
Ingham County Intermediate School District is requesting voter approval to borrow up to $99,960,000 for the purpose of:
If approved, the proposal would result in an estimated 0.55 mill increase (approximately $55 per year on a $200,000 home) for a period of up to 20 years.
Bond funds may only be used for building and capital improvement purposes and cannot be used for employee salaries or operating expenses.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
For absentee voting, early voting information, or voter registration details, please contact the Township Clerk’s Office.

REMINDER

Property tax payments must be received in the Treasurer/Clerk’s Township Office (405 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821) by the the end of business day on the due date stated on the tax bill. Postmarks are not accepted as date of payment. This also includes late payments.

Winter Tax Bill Deferment/ Delayed Payment

Winter taxes can be deferred on your principal residence until April 30, 2026. To qualify, household income cannot exceed $40,000 for the preceding calendar year, and one of the following must be met:

  • 62 years or older
  • Paraplegic
  • Eligible Service Person, Eligible Veteran, or their Eligible Widow/Widower
  • Totally and permanently disabled

A form must be completed and filed by February 14, 2026.  To request a form, contact Lisa Rumsey, Windsor Charter Township Treasurer, at 405 W. Jefferson, Dimondale, MI, phone 517-646-0772, or email treasurer@windsortownship.com.  If you deferred your summer taxes, they will be due and payable on February 16, 2026.

Election Commission Resolution 23-03 – Early Voting Plan for Windsor Charter Township Residents

Ordinance 25 (MM)

Ordinance 25 (LL)

Ordinance 25 (KK)

Ordinance 25 (JJ)

Ordinance 25 (II)

Ordinance 25 (HH)

If you wish to open a business in Windsor Township and would like to know where to start, click HERE.

The Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission will be holding meetings on the township’s Capital Improvement Plan on the following dates:  Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm.  They will be held in the township meeting room at 300 W. Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821.  Please come to the meetings and give us your input.  Your township government wants to hear from you – your suggestions, your opinions, your concerns and your vision of the township’s future.  Our citizens are the township’s most valuable resource.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Copies of the Final Windsor Charter Township and Village of Dimondale Comprehensive Plan Amendment available by clicking here.

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  OFFICES  

SUPERVISOR
Beth Shaw

Office Hours:
by appointment

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 648-3528

Email:
supervisor@windsortownship.com

ASSESSOR
Peter Preston

Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00 &
Other Hours by appt.

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 919-1566

Email:
windsorassessor@gmail.com

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Peter Preston

Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00

Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 919-1566 Option #5

Email:
windsorbuildingdept@gmail.com

TREASURER
Lisa Rumsey

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm

Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0772

Email:
treasurer@windsortownship.com

CLERK
Meredith Barnhart-Smith

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm

Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0772

Email:
clerk@windsortownship.com

Emergency Services

Address:
Building 300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821

Phone:
(517) 646-0893