Barry County

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

Phone

269-945-1289

Email

bcrod@barrycounty.org

Address

220 W State Street Hastings, MI 49058

The county list of city and township assessors. Your city or township assessor sets your property value and handles exemptions and Board of Review appeals.

County treasurer: collects delinquent property taxes and handles tax foreclosure. Current summer and winter taxes are paid to your city or township treasurer.

Phone

(269) 945-1287

Email

kshumway@barrycounty.org

Address

220 W. State St. Hastings, MI 49058

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

Office

Barry County Planning and Zoning

Phone

(269) 945-1290

Michigan EGLE map of mapped and potential wetlands, from the state wetland inventory, soils and the National Wetlands Inventory.

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.

Septic permits, evaluations and inspections for Barry County from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department.

State list showing who issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits in every Michigan township, city and village: the local unit itself, the county, or the state.

State-owned land in Michigan: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.

Official Michigan food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.

Official Michigan unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.

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

Find Michigan 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.

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

Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.

Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.

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.

Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.

Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.