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Welcome to Richmond Township
Nestled on the Illinois-Wisconsin border in McHenry County, Richmond Township offers a serene blend of rural charm and community spirit. Home to the Village of Richmond and Village of Spring Grove, our township thrives along Route 12 with small-town warmth, scenic landscapes, and strong community roots. Whether you’re here to live, visit, dine or shop , discover what makes Richmond Township special!

Quick Facts

  • Population: Over 6,750 and growing

  • Area: 32.9 square miles of natural beauty

  • Key Services: Senior Transportation, General Assistance, Food Pantry Support

  • Nearby: Chain O’Lakes, Glacial Park, and historic downtown Richmond

Richmond Township Officials
Supervisor: Adam Metz |  Assessor: Patricia O'Neill  |  Highway Commissioner: Chris Gumm  |  Clerk: Cindy Holtz

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The McHenry County Resource Center will be temporarily located at the Mental Health Board, 620 Dakota Street in Crystal Lake.

The McHenry County Resource Center is open every Friday from 10-2 at their new, temporary location, the Mental Health Board.

The initiative serves unsheltered individuals

and those needing additional support (homeless prevention).

42 provider agencies participate. 

Services include access to housing, utility assistance and mental health services.

Additionally, the McHenry County Resource Center is a hub for resources and allows for judgment-free, convenient support from many different providers.

Individuals who attend are also given access to haircuts, laundry services,

individual showers, food, clothing as well as a freshly served lunch.

**Change in Delivery Method for Assessment Notices Document**

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Attention Residents! Richmond Township Assessment Notices To Be Posted Online - Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment

Assessment notices will be posted online for property owners in Richmond Township.

Property owners may access their assessment by visiting the McHenry County Property Tax Inquiry Portal at https://mchenryil.devnetwedge.com

Assessment notices on computers and tablets can be accessed by clicking the “Property Assessments Notice” link on the right-hand side of your property tax information. On smart phones, the Assessments tab can be found by clicking the three-line "hamburger” icon in the upper right-hand corner.

Please note that your assessment notice is not a property tax bill – your 2026 assessment is used to determine the taxable value of your home for property taxes due next year. The notice also includes information on your existing exemptions, and it lists other available exemptions.

Richmond Township property owners will have a 30-day period from the July 7 date of publication to file an appeal with the McHenry County Board of Review, ending at midnight on Thursday, Aug. 6. You can file an appeal request by visiting the McHenry

County Assessments webpage.

This year and going forward, McHenry County properties that are only adjusted by their equalization factor *will no longer receive a mailed copy of their assessment.* The Assessments Office will still mail physical notices for re-evaluations, farmland, and new properties. The County Board made the switch to online assessment notices to save taxpayers more than $65,000 a year in postage costs.

Property owners are encouraged to visit the Assessments Office website to sign up for email alerts and text messages when assessment notices for your township are published.

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Richmond Township Senior Transportation will be holding a fundraiser at this event. Please stop by and meet our Supervisor as well as donating to our Senior Transportation program for a Halloween themed 3D item (donation amounts vary by item)!

Holidays Township Office Closed 2026
New Years Day (Thursday 1/1/26)
President's Day (Monday 2/16/26)
Memorial Day (Monday 5/25/26)
4th of July (Friday 7/3/26)
Labor Day (Monday 9/7/26)
Columbus Day (Monday 10/12/26)
Thanksgiving (Thursday 11/26/26 & Friday 11/27/26)
Christmas (Thursday 12/24/26 & Friday 12/25/26)

Township Meetings

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Township Meetings
Richmond Township Board of Trustees meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Township Office, 7812 S. Route 31, Richmond, IL 60071.

 

These meetings are open to the public, and we encourage residents to attend, share feedback, or stay updated on township matters. Agendas and minutes are posted online—check our [Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes] page for details.

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Senior Services

Transportation

  • Doctor's Appointments: Schedule your medical appointments conveniently by calling 815-678-0077.

  • Shopping Bus: Our shopping bus operates on a rotating schedule every Friday, offering transportation to various stores:

    • Every Other Friday: McHenry Route (Walmart, Meijer, Aldi, Dollar Tree)

    • Alternating Fridays: Richmond/Spring Grove Route

    • Final Route: Woodman's Lakemoor

  • Capacity: The bus accommodates a maximum of 13 passengers, including one wheelchair.

  • Scheduling:

    • Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • We schedule appointments for the current month only.

    • Appointments for the following month are taken on the last Monday of the current month.

  • Contact: Call today to schedule your transportation!

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General Assistance

What types of Assistance does Richmond Township provide?
Richmond Township administers General Assistance and Emergency Assistance, Anyone can request and apply, but one of the guidelines limit assistance to the geographical area (residing within Richmond Township).

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What is the difference?
All applicants are required to first complete a General Assistance app. (similar to the DHS form). Forms are available Monday through Friday 7:30am to 2:30pm, or by appointment. Generally it takes 20 to 40 minutes to complete the application along with the necessary verification and disclosure forms. You then will call to make an  interview appointment.

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