WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TOWNSHIP ROADS AND HOW TO GET THEM IMPROVED
Waterford Township recognizes that roads are an important concern to the general public and to the local economy. The information provided below is information about your local Waterford Township roads.
What is a road improvement or road repair?
A road improvement is a major road refurbishment such as repaving or conversion of gravel roads. Road repair, on the other hand, is regular maintenance of road defects such as pothole filler, gravel road grading, crack sealer, shoulder work, etc.
Road repair
If your public road needs pothole repair, crack repair, plowing, or re-grading; contact the Road Commission for Oakland County by phone 248-858-4804 or by reporting an issue online at www.rcocweb.org
Why does the township not repave my road?
The Township does not own the roads nor does it receive any dedicated tax money for road repairs and improvements. In fact, very few townships in Michigan own any roads. A majority of the roads including subdivision roads, by state law, fall under the ownership and jurisdiction of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). The RCOC receives a percentage of fuel tax and registration fee money collected by the State of Michigan to maintain and improve these roads. However, the RCOC’s allocation has resulted in very limited funds to maintain and improve the entire 2,700-mile road system it has jurisdiction of throughout Oakland County.
How can I get my road improved?
For local and subdivision roads under the jurisdiction of the RCOC, record owners can petition the RCOC to create a Special Assessment District (SAD) to fund a road improvement. The process is initiated by property owners securing support through the circulation of a petition to abutting property owners on the road they wish to have improved. For detailed information regarding this process, please visit the RCOC website dedicated to this topic at: http://www.rcocweb.org/354/Subdivision-Paving-Special-Assessment-Di
The RCOC has created two documents and a video that provide reference to some of the most commonly asked questions about SADS:
Step-by-Step RCOC Special Assessment District (SAD) Paving Process Infographic PDF
SAD Paving Program Brochure PDF
RCOC Video about the subdivision paving SAD process