Solicitation Information
Solicitors are anyone who travels from location to location in an attempt to take orders, collect funds for services, or collect monies, pledges, or donations. Cascade categorizes solicitation into three designations with distinct rules: Commercial/Business, Nonprofit, and Political/Religious/K-12.
For further questions regarding
solicitation permit applications, the
Do Not Knock Registry, or the
rules surrounding solicitation, contact Jessica Stine at
jstine@cascadetwp.com. For further questions regarding
solicitation enforcement and to
report solicitors not following the ordinance, contact Ryan Sennett at
rsennett@cascadetwp.com.
Active Solicitation Permits
| Name |
Company |
Expiration Date |
| Mesgana Habtemariam |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/20/25 |
| Michael Mignemi |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/20/25 |
| Vincent Jennings |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/20/25 |
| Julio Torres |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/20/25 |
| Jordan Rucker |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/29/25 |
| Artemis Shoemaker |
Renewal by Andersen |
11/29/25 |
Active Canvassing Permits
| Name |
Company |
Expiration Date |
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Permit Application
Commercial/Business and Nonprofit/Religious organizations are required to fill out a permit application and submit a copy of their government-issued photo ID, in person, to register their solicitation activities with Cascade Township. Commercial/Business organizations will then be issued a permit; Nonprofit/Religious organizations do not receive a permit. Organizations can only be registered and receive permits during normal Township business hours. (M-Th: 7am-4pm, F 8am-12pm)
Political speech, canvassing, and enrolled K-12 students do not require any registration, permits, or permit fees.
10-Day Lead Time
Commercial/Business and Nonprofit/Religious organizations must fully complete the application and file it with the Township a minimum of 10 days prior to the date of solicitation commencement.
Background Check Required
A background check will be performed by the Township for each individual solicitor with Commercial/Business organizations.
Pay Permit Fee
- $25 30-Day Permit Fee
- Cost of a Comprehensive Background Check
Nonprofit/Religious and Political/K-12 organizations do not receive a permit and therefore do not need to pay any permit fees nor a deposit.
“No Solicitation” Clause
No person engaged in any solicitation shall visit any dwelling or residence without an appointment where a sign is displayed stating “No peddlers,” “No solicitors,” “No sales,” “No trespassing” or words of similar meaning.
What is the Do Not Knock Registry?
The Do Not Knock Registry is a list of residential addresses in Cascade Charter Township where solicitors are prohibited from engaging in solicitation or entering private property for that purpose. Residents, apartment complex owners, and homeowners association boards (located on a private road or private street, and if authorized by their association bylaws) may request to have an address added to the registry by submitting the Do Not Knock Registry Sign Up Form. Please note that it may take up to one month for a request to take effect.
Addresses can be removed from the registry by submitting the Do Not Knock Registry Address Removal Form. An address will also be removed if the Township is notified that the original requestor no longer resides at the property or if a Property Transfer Affidavit is filed with the Township Assessor, indicating a change in ownership. Removal requests may also require up to one month to take effect.
Solicitors issued a permit will receive a copy of the current Do Not Knock Registry. This list will contain addresses only; no names or personal information will be shared.
Permit Visible
Commercial/Business solicitors must wear their Township provided solicitation permit in a clearly displayed manner, at all times, while soliciting, and show it upon the request of any person.
Specified Solicitation Times
Solicitation is only allowed in Cascade Township during the following hours:
- April 1 to September 30: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- October 1 to March 31: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Current Permit from the Department of the Attorney General
Nonprofit/Religious organizations must provide evidence that their organization is a state or federally registered or recognized charity or nonprofit before they engage in solicitation within the Township. These persons must provide the Township with a copy of a current permit issued by the Department of Attorney General pursuant to the Michigan Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act, MCL 400.271, et seq., as amended.
Denial Information
A permit may be denied if: every requirement of the ordinance is not met, safety of Township residents is in question, the applicant or their employer/organization have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving solicitation, theft, or fraud, assault, or another unlawful offense, or the applicant/their organization are indebted to the township.
Any denial must be made, in writing, by the township, within three business days of the solicitor filing a complete application. The Township may require a longer lead time if the background check cannot be completed in a shorter period of time. Any appeal of the denial must be in writing signed by the applicant and filed with the township within 10 days of the date of the denial. Appeals are decided by the Township Board.