Cherokee County
Cherokee County covers 554 square miles of northeastern Alabama, with the county seat at Centre.
Cherokee County official website
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Where to find things
- Cherokee County Revenue CommissionerProperty records
Appraises and assesses property, keeps parcel ownership records and collects property taxes for Cherokee County.
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- Alabama property taxIn Alabama the Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner values your home and land and the Tax Collector or Revenue Commissioner sends the bill. The Department of Revenue sets the rules and runs the homestead exemption and current use valuation.
- Cherokee County property tax search and paymentProperty taxes
Look up and pay Cherokee County property taxes online.
- Cherokee County: no county zoningZoning
Cherokee County has no county zoning. Cities and towns that zone set their own rules.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Alabama Department of Environmental ManagementAlabama's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterFlood zones
Official source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
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- Alabama floodplain and flood mapsAlabama's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
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Online index of deeds, mortgages and other records recorded by the Cherokee County Probate Office.
- Alabama septic system permitsSeptic systems
In Alabama the county health department permits onsite sewage systems under state rules. Start here for the permit, the soil evaluation and the approved installer list.
- Alabama state landsPublic land
Outdoor Alabama, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: state parks, wildlife management areas, hunting and fishing.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Alabama food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Alabama food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Alabama local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- Alabama unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Alabama unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Alabama Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Alabama Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Alabama energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Alabama energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Alabama WIC programWIC nutrition help
How to apply for WIC food benefits, nutrition education and breastfeeding support through a county health department clinic.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Alabama child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Alabama Housing Finance Authority rental helpRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Alabama emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Alabama Family Assistance ProgramCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Alabama child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Alabama Department of Senior ServicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Alabama vocational rehabilitation servicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Alabama veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Alabama unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Alabama consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Alabama emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Cherokee County offices
- One phone line for 2 offices
- Phone
- (256) 927-5527
- Cherokee County Revenue CommissionerAppraises and assesses property, keeps parcel ownership records and collects property taxes for Cherokee County.Dustin St. Clair, Revenue Commissioner
- Address
- 260 Cedar Bluff Rd., Suite 102, Centre, AL 35960
- Website
- Cherokee County Revenue Commissioner, listed above
- Cherokee County GIS and mappingCherokee County Revenue Commission keeps the maps and GIS for Cherokee County.
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- Cherokee County parcel mapCherokee County Revenue Commissioner parcel map with property lines, parcel numbers and owners.
- Cherokee County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Cherokee County Judge of ProbateRecords deeds, mortgages and plats for Cherokee County as part of the Probate Court.Tim Burgess, Judge of Probate
- Phone
- (256) 927-3363
- Address
- 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 101, Centre, AL 35960
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- Cherokee County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (256) 927-5573
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- Visit website
- Cherokee County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Cherokee County is at the Centre Service Center, 1460 W Main St Ste J, Centre, AL 35960. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (256) 927-8732
- Address
- 1460 W Main St Ste J, Centre, AL 35960
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- Visit website
Other county departments (1)
- Cherokee County Sheriff ALYou can submit a crime tip, sign up for alerts, look up inmates and most wanted or sex offender information, read press releases, and contact the sheriff's office.
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- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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About Cherokee County
Cherokee County covers 554 square miles of northeastern Alabama, with the county seat at Centre. The Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner values your house and land, the Tax Collector or Revenue Commissioner sends and collects the bill, and the Judge of Probate keeps recorded deeds and mortgages.