Welcome to Bethel Township
Located in the southeast corner of Miami County Ohio, Bethel Township was established in 1807.
Charged with responsibility for the health, safety and welfare, Bethel Township responds to the needs of its residents and businesses with a commitment to Quality of Life, Planned Growth, and Dedication to Community.
NEWS UPDATES:
Debbie Watson, 1962-2026
It is with great sadness the we must say goodbye to Debbie Watson, long-time Fiscal Officer and EMT for our Township. Debbie passed away on March 28th, leaving behind heavyhearted family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 3rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fraley Funeral Home (507 Jefferson St, New Carlisle). A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 3rd at 6:00 PM at the same location.
Our deepest condolences to Family and Friends.
3/18/26: Bethel Township is looking for a part-time Zoning Inspector.
Please see the Job Opportunities page for detailed information about the position. Applications due by Thursday, April 2nd!
3/9/26: ODOT is planning maintenance on the 571 bridge over the Great Miami River in Bethel & Monroe Townships to begin in the spring of 2028. Questions and comments requested by 4/30/26.
See the Road News page for detailed information about the project.
1/26/26:The township office will be open and staffed
Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-2 pm.
Outside of those hours, should you have any questions, needs, or
would like an appointment or assistance, please
leave a voicemail at the office so your request can be
routed to the appropriate Trustee:Office Voicemail 937-845-8472
Trustee Kama Dick - Road needs
Trustee Julie Reese - Administrative needs
Trustee Josh Wilkerson - Zoning needsPlease send Administration related requests to
administrator@betheltownship.orgPlease send Zoning related requests to
zoning@betheltownship.org2/9/26: First quarter 2026 newsletter is available electronically here.
11/17/25: We are looking for volunteers for the Zoning Commission.
Please click the Help Wanted ad for more information!
Meeting Notices
- Trustee Meeting
- Board Of Zoning Appeals
- Zoning Commission
The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Workshop session on
April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
Click HERE for the 2026 Trustee Meeting Schedule
Agendas for meetings will be posted
24 hours prior to meeting time.Click Here for the 3/10 Public Hearing & Business Meeting Agenda
The Bethel Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet April 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room.
The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) will meet jointly with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
on April 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room in a special workshop to discuss updating the zoning code regulations.
The public is invited to attend this meeting and provide input.
The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) may meet
April 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room.The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) will meet jointly with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
on April 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Township Meeting Room in a special workshop to discuss updating the zoning code regulations.
The public is invited to attend this meeting and provide input.