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Oliver County

Oliver County covers 722 square miles of southwestern North Dakota, with the county seat at Center.

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  • Oliver County RecorderProperty records · Plats

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

    Mickie McNulty-Eide, County Recorder
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    • North Dakota property taxIn North Dakota the county Director of Tax Equalization values your home and land and the County Treasurer sends the bill. The Tax Commissioner sets the rules and runs the homestead credit.
  • Oliver County TreasurerProperty taxes

    The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.

    Mike Tietz, Treasurer
  • Oliver County building and land use permitsZoning · Building permits

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

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    • North Dakota building code and construction permitsNorth Dakota adopts a State Building Code, and cities and counties choose whether to enforce it and may adopt their own amendments. Ask your city or county auditor or building official whether a permit is required.
  • Explains who permits drainage in North Dakota: the Department of Water Resources and local water resource districts. A surface drain permit is needed to drain a pond, slough or lake with a watershed of 80 acres or more, and water resource districts permit tile systems of 80 acres or more. Phone 701-328-4956.

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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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    • North Dakota floodplain and flood mapsNorth Dakota'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.
  • Septic systems in North Dakota: the state rules and the district health unit or county that issues the permit and inspects the work.

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

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  • Oliver County SNAP food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)

    Local SNAP food-assistance office information for Oliver County, listed in the official state directory. Find the agency’s contact details and ask about applications, interviews, or an existing case.

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    • North Dakota food assistanceOfficial North Dakota food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
    • USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
  • Official North Dakota 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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  • North Dakota Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)

    Find North Dakota 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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  • North Dakota energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance

    Find North Dakota 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.
  • North Dakota WIC programWIC nutrition help

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

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  • North Dakota 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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  • North Dakota renter resourcesRent 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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  • North Dakota 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.
  • North Dakota 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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  • 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.
  • North Dakota adult and aging 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.
  • 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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  • Oliver County Veterans Service OfficeVeterans benefits help

    Meet with the county veterans service officer for free help applying for VA and state veterans benefits, disability claims, pensions and survivor benefits. Call ahead to check office hours or set up an appointment.

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    • North Dakota veterans benefits helpGet 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.
    • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • North Dakota 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.

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Oliver County offices

  • Oliver County Tax Equalization Director and GISThe Oliver County Tax Equalization Director office values land and buildings for property taxes (North Dakota's county assessor).Mapping and GIS data.
  • Oliver County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
  • Oliver County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Oliver County is at the Center Service Center, 345 Center Ave S, Center, ND 58530. 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.
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  • Oliver County Clerk of District CourtKeeps court records for Oliver County. Deeds are recorded by the Oliver County Recorder.

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About Oliver County

Oliver County covers 722 square miles of southwestern North Dakota, with the county seat at Center. The County Director of Tax Equalization 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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