ABOUT THE TOWNSHIP
A rural community in southwestern Knox County
Milford Township covers about 25.7 square miles in southwestern Knox County, Ohio, and is home to roughly 1,866 residents. The township takes its name from New Milford, Connecticut, the hometown of one of its early settlers, and it remains a rural, agricultural community today.
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Governed by a Board of Trustees and a Fiscal Officer, elected by local residents, Milford Township prioritizes transparency and open communication. Regular meetings are held to discuss township affairs, and community members are encouraged to engage and share their input.
MEETINGS
Meeting information
The Milford Township Trustees hold regular public meetings at the Township House, 4651 Wall St, Centerburg, OH 43011. Call (740) 324-0998 for the current meeting schedule.
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Zoning Commission Meetings: Reviews zoning amendments, development plans, and township-wide zoning recommendations.
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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meetings: Meet as needed or for variance requests. Hears variance requests, conditional use permits, and appeals of zoning decisions.
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Special Meetings: Scheduled as needed. Used to address time-sensitive matters that cannot wait until the next regular meeting.
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Public Hearings: Held when required. Provide an opportunity for public input on specific issues such as zoning changes, budget approvals, or other township matters.
If you have a topic or concern you’d like to add to the agenda for the next meeting, please use the button below to submit your request.
Submissions for the agenda must be received at least 2 days prior to the meeting date.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
News and public notices
Public notices, meeting changes and township updates from Milford Township.
Public Hearing Notice: Board of Zoning Appeals, November 9, 2026
The Milford Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milford Township House, 4651 Wall Street, Centerburg, Ohio 43011. The Board will consider a variance request to reduce the required road frontage for parcel 42-00702.002. The request relates to a reported error involving the recording of a deed. Interested persons may attend and be heard.
Welcome to the Milford Township Website
Milford Township now has an official website. Meeting notices, public hearings and township updates will be posted here as they are announced. The Trustees meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Township House, 4651 Wall Street, Centerburg. For questions, call the township at (740) 324-0998.
FAQ
Common questions
Answers to common questions about township meetings, roads, zoning and services. If you don’t see your question here, call the township at (740) 324-0998.
The Milford Township Trustees meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 PM at the Township House, 4651 Wall Street, Centerburg. Meetings are open to the public.
Call the township at (740) 324-0998, contact any trustee directly (see the Township Officials page), or use the contact form on this website.
Milford Township is served by the Central Ohio Joint Fire District. For fire prevention or general questions, contact Mark McCann at mmccann@cojfd.org or 740-625-5646, or visit facebook.com/COJFD. In an emergency, call 911.
Check the Announcements page, attend a trustee meeting on the 2nd or 4th Monday of the month, or call the township at (740) 324-0998.
Zoning certificates are issued by the Milford Township Zoning Inspector. Use the zoning application on this website or call the township at (740) 324-0998.
CONTACT
Contact the township
Questions about roads, zoning, cemeteries or township business? Send a message below or call (740) 324-0998.
CEMETERIES
Cemetery inquiry
Questions about a plot, a burial record or cemetery fees? Fill out the form below and the township will follow up with you.