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Intercounty Drains

Intercounty Drains
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Intercounty Drains

County and intercounty drains play a key role in the development of agriculture, roads and highways, residential, and commercial properties by removing excess soil moisture, reducing flood impacts, and improving public health.

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Drain Maintenance Assessment Limit

The Drain Code (Public Act 40 of 1956) was recently amended by Public Act 237 of 2024 to require the Michigan Department of Treasury to annually update the maximum amount that a drain commissioner or drainage board may assess for the maintenance or repair of a drain. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is required to post and maintain the adjusted limit on our website as reported by the Michigan Department of Treasury.  

As of April 2nd, 2025, the adjusted limit is $10,280.  For more information regarding the calculation of this amount, please contact the Michigan Department of Treasury or view the amended statute.

MEMO: Department of Treasury: Drain Maintenance and Repair Inflation Adjustment

Public Meeting Notices

Public Meeting Notice: Hope Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 22, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Shafer Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 22, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: McKay Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 22, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Gun River Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 21, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Nash Creek Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 28, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: OMID Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 20, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Sebewaing River Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 19, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Cheboyganing Creek Intercounty Drain Board Meeting June 3, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Town Line Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 22, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: Newland Intercounty Drain Board Meeting May 22, 2025 (Includes letter and agenda)

Public Meeting Notice: OMID Intercounty Drain Board Meetings for 2025