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Daviess County

Daviess County covers 430 square miles of southwestern Indiana, with the county seat at Washington.

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  • Daviess County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes

    Look up a property's tax bill and amount due, and see the ways you can pay.

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    • Indiana property taxIn Indiana the County Assessor values your home and land and the County Treasurer sends the bill. The Department of Local Government Finance sets the rules, reviews the rates and runs the deductions and the tax caps.
  • Daviess County AssessorProperty owner

    The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.

    Crystal Ostby, County Assessor
  • Daviess County zoning and land useZoning

    Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.

  • 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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  • 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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    • Indiana floodplain and flood mapsIndiana'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.
  • Daviess County RecorderPlats

    Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.

    Rosetta Newton, County Recorder
  • Daviess County septic systemsSeptic systems

    Rules and permits for onsite septic systems, including new systems, repairs and inspections.

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    • Indiana septic system permitsIn Indiana the county health department permits residential septic systems under state rules. Start here for the rules, the soil evaluation and the health department that covers your county.
  • Daviess County building and land use permitsBuilding permits

    Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.

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    • Indiana building code and construction permitsIndiana Building Codes are adopted statewide by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission and administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Local building departments issue the permits and carry out inspections.
  • Indiana Department of Natural Resources: state parks, inns, state forests and other places to go, plus hunting and fishing licenses.

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  • Indiana food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)

    Official Indiana 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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  • Indiana unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits

    Official Indiana 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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  • Indiana Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)

    Find Indiana Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.

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  • Indiana energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance

    Find Indiana 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.
  • Indiana WIC programWIC nutrition help

    WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.

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  • Indiana 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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  • IHCDA Housing Choice Voucher applicationRent 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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  • Indiana 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.
  • Indiana TANF cash assistanceCash 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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  • Indiana 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.
  • Indiana Bureau of Better AgingSenior 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.
  • 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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  • Indiana 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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  • 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.
  • Indiana driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles

    Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.

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  • Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

  • Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

  • 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.

  • Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.

  • Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.

  • Indiana consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams

    State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.

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  • State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.

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  • USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals

    Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.

  • 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.

Daviess County offices

  • One phone line for 2 offices
  • Daviess County TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.Jamie Chapman, County Treasurer
  • Daviess County Environmental ServicesSeptic and environmental health permits.
  • Daviess County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
  • Daviess County SurveyorSurvey records and section corners.
  • Daviess County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Daviess County is at the Washington Service Center, 2524 E National Hwy, Washington, IN 47501. 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.
Other county departments (1)
  • Daviess County Sheriff's OfficeYou can learn about the Sheriff's Office mission and services, and request accident reports, criminal history checks, handgun permits, and incident reports through this site.

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About Daviess County

Daviess County covers 430 square miles of southwestern Indiana, with the county seat at Washington. The County Assessor values your house and land, the County Treasurer bills and collects the tax, and the County Recorder keeps recorded land documents.

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