Township Functions

By law, Illinois townships are charged with three basic functions: 1) general assistance for the indigent; 2) the assessment of real property for the basis of local taxation (applies to townships outside of Cook County)  3) maintenance of all roads and bridges outside federal, state, and other local jurisdiction.

Road and Bridge Maintenance: Township Government maintains over 71,000 miles of roads in Illinois - a full 53 percent of all thoroughfares in the state.

General Assistance: Townships provide food, shelter and emergency relief for needy people until they are able to support themselves. Many townships in Illinois operate food banks that guarantee the necessities of life for children.

Beyond the three mandated services, Township Government provides other vital services to the people next door. This may include senior citizens programs, youth programs, assistance to the disabled, parks and recreational facilities, health services and cemetery maintenance. In this regard Township Government serves its neighbors from the cradle to the grave.

Orland Township Government established a broad spectrum of human services to meet the needs of our township and enhance life in our communities. Every resident of Orland Township is eligible to participate in any of the services offered by Orland Township Government. There are no income guidelines, except in the area of general assistance and the food pantry.

Orland Township covers a 36 square mile area and is home to over 93,000 residents. There are over 39,783 parcels of land that include residential, commercial, industrial and vacant properties. Our township serves the communities of Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Orland Hills, as well as the unincorporated areas within our boundaries. Our borders are 135th Street to the North, 183rd Street to the South, Harlem Ave. to the East, and Will Cook Rd. to the West.

Township Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Township Activity Center, 15100 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park. The public is welcome.

As you review our website and explore all of the wonderful services and programs that Orland Township has to offer, the most important thing to remember is that Orland Township Government is here to serve you and your family. And always remember our motto - Township Government Working For You!