How to Submit a FOIA Request to Macomb Township (steps, costs, and delivery)

Have questions before you submit? Start with the Macomb Township FOIA Coordinator at 586-992-0710 x2237 or FOIA@macomb-mi.gov. A quick call or email can confirm you're using the right form and targeting the exact records you need.

Need to handle something in person? Macomb Township's town hall is at 54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Macomb Township offers a FOIA Request Form on its FOIA page, along with policies and a public summary. Using the form keeps things organized, but the essentials are the same either way: put your request in writing, clearly describe the records you want, and include your contact information. Not sure what details to include? Reach the FOIA Coordinator at 586-992-0710 x2237 or FOIA@macomb-mi.gov.

FOIA fees in Macomb Township reflect the actual costs of fulfilling your request. The township charges for duplication, mailing, clerical labor, and review time. Mileage may be added when staff need to travel for off-site duplication. Larger requests or mailed copies are where costs tend to add up.

Paper copies cost $0.05 per page. Use that as a baseline when estimating your request, then factor in any mailing or labor charges that apply.

Macomb Township typically releases documents only after payment is received. If you need records by a specific date, build in time for the township to calculate costs and process your payment before release.

Practical-tips

• ✓ Contact the FOIA Coordinator at 586-992-0710 x2237 or FOIA@macomb-mi.gov if you’re unsure which records to ask for or whether the township prefers you use the FOIA Request Form.
• ✓ Ask up front how your total cost will be calculated, since charges can include duplication, mailing, clerical labor, review, and (when off-site duplication is required) mileage.
• ✓ Use the $0.05 per-page duplication cost to sanity-check your estimate for paper copies.
• ✓ If you want records mailed to you, confirm the delivery and payment process early since documents are normally released after payment is received.

For FOIA questions or help routing your request, contact the FOIA Coordinator at 586-992-0710 x2237 or FOIA@macomb-mi.gov. If you're visiting in person, town hall is at 54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). You'll find the FOIA Request Form, policies, and a public summary on the township's FOIA webpage.