Welcome to Amherst Township
7530 Oberlin Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Trustee Meetings
Open to the Public on the 2nd and 4th Tues each month at 7:00 PM
MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAIL CARRIER!
Residents, please be mindful when you are plowing your drive to keep snow away from your mailbox.
If you are plowing the snow across the street, please be sure it is not left in the street, more than 2 feet from the curb, or blocking a mailbox.
The mail carrier can not deliver if they can't get close to the box.
Undeliverable mail will be returned to the post office for you to pick up.
SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN STILL IN EFFECT 2/2/26
PUBLIC NOTICE: SALT SHORTAGE & WINTER ROAD PRIORITIES
Due to a regional shortage of road salt, the Amherst Township Roads Department is prioritizing its use to maintain public safety during winter weather events.
At this time, main arterial roads, bridges, and major intersections will receive top priority for salting and treatment. These areas are critical for emergency response, transit, and high-volume traffic.
Residential streets and secondary roads may experience delayed or limited treatment. Crews will continue to monitor conditions and respond as resources allow.
We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this time. Motorists are urged to use caution, reduce speeds, and allow extra travel time during winter conditions.
To get current county information, residents can install the "Lorain County Sheriff's Office" App which can be found on the Apple App Store or Google Play or by following them on their Facebook page.
Amherst Township residents can also get current information by following the Township's Official Facebook page at "Amherst Township, Lorain County, Ohio ".
SNOW BAN
Parking is prohibited on all township streets and highways in Amherst Township during a snow emergency, which may be declared when snowfall exceeds 2 inches or severe snow or ice condition exists.
A fine for violation of this resolution will be $50 if paid within seven days of the violation and $100 if paid more than seven days of the violation.
To avoid having your vehicle towed or ticketed, residents are asked not to park on the street when the snow exceeds 2 inches.
NEW!! - HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INFORMATION
Information about the "Homestead Exemption" for your property taxes has been posted under the "Depts / Twp Admin & Sr Services" section (click here for link to this section).
township notices
♦ Next Amherst Township "DUMPSTER DAYS": April 16, 17, 18 of 2026
For Amherst Township residents only. ID may be required.
Amherst Township Complex located at 7530 Oberlin Road (WEST side of Oberlin Rd).
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April 16 - Thursday
April 17 - Friday
April 18 - Saturday
Please note: NO FREON!
NO PROPANE TANKS!
**NO TIRES!
**NO HAZARD WASTE!
**These items may be taken to the L.C. Collection Center & Tire Sites if acceptable.
For the list of their acceptable and prohibited items visit:
https://loraincountyohio.gov/184/Lorain-County-Collection-Center
♦ Door-to-Door Solicitors
-"Transient Vendors" are required to register with Amherst Township prior to going Door-to-Door in the township. Vendors can solicit Monday - Saturday between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:30 pm. Please feel free to ask to see a Vendor's permit. If you would prefer not to be visited, please consider putting up a "No Solicitors" sign.
For more information, go to "Resolutions" on the drop-down menu and scroll down to resolution #9:
"9 - Regulation and Registration of Transient Vendors".
The following Transient Vendor is currently registered with Amherst Township:
> Renewal by Anderson – Representative Demario McKinnie - Valid through March 12, 2026
> IGS Energy invalid!!! **THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVOKED due to this company's representative falsely claiming that Amherst Township is making residents sign up with them. This is true "FAKE NEWS"!!! Amherst Township does not endorse any 3rd party provider for their gas or electric!!! Please contact Township Administrator, Lynda Ashley, ASAP at 440-988-5894 if you recently signed up with IGS due to this salesperson.
CALENDAR
01/27