Brown County
Brown County covers 1,221 square miles of northern Nebraska, with the county seat at Ainsworth.
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Where to find things
- Brown 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.
- Office
- Brown County Treasurer
- Phone
- 402-387-2650
- Address
- 148 W 4th St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
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- Nebraska property taxIn Nebraska the County Assessor values your home and land and the County Treasurer sends the bill. The Property Assessment Division oversees the county assessors and runs the homestead exemption.
- Brown County AssessorProperty owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
- Brown 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.
- Office
- Brown County Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- 402-382-8004
- Address
- 87969 437th Ave Long Pine, NE 69217
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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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- Nebraska Department of Environment and EnergyNebraska's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Nebraska drainage law: county ditches and drainage districtsIndex of Nebraska's drainage statutes, covering the county board's powers over ditches, drains and watercourses, drainage improvements by petition, and drainage districts formed in district court or by a vote of landowners. Ask the county board about a county ditch or drainage district.
- 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.
- 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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- Nebraska floodplain and flood mapsNebraska'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.
- Brown County Register of DeedsPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
- Phone
- 402-387-2705
- Address
- 148 W 4th St Ainsworth, NE 69210
- Nebraska building code and construction permitsBuilding permits
Nebraska adopts a State Building Code that applies where a city or county has not adopted its own, with the State Fire Marshal handling the fire code. Local building departments issue most permits.
- Nebraska state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Nebraska: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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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).
- Nebraska food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska rental assistance and public housingRent 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska State Unit on 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.
- Nebraska VRDisability 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska 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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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial 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.
- Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska 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.
Brown County offices
- One phone line for 2 offices
- Phone
- 402-387-1621
- Brown County AssessorProperty valuation and classification.Peggy L. Gross, County Assessor
- Address
- 6 PO Box 25 Ainsworth, NE 69210
- Website
- Brown County Assessor, listed above
- Brown County GISBrown County Assessor keeps the maps and GIS for Brown County.Peggy L. Gross, County Assessor
- assessor@browncountyne.gov
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Brown County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 402-382-3336
- Address
- 148 W 4th St Ainsworth, NE 69210
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Brown County is at the Ainsworth Service Center, 731 E 4TH St, Ainsworth, NE 69210. 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
- (402) 387-2242
- Address
- 731 E 4TH St, Ainsworth, NE 69210
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (1)
- Brown County HospitalYou can schedule care, access the patient portal, pay your bill, review services and price transparency information, and apply for jobs at Brown County Hospital.
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- 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 Brown County
Brown County covers 1,221 square miles of northern Nebraska, with the county seat at Ainsworth. The County Assessor values your house and land, the County Treasurer bills and collects the tax, and the Register of Deeds keeps recorded land documents. In smaller counties the County Clerk is the register.