Brown County
Brown County covers 490 square miles of southwestern Ohio, with the county seat at Georgetown.
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Where to find things
- Brown County Auditor real estate searchProperty records · Property owner
Search Brown County parcels by owner, address or parcel number from the County Auditor.
- Brown County TreasurerProperty taxes
The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.
Traci Stamper, County Treasurer- Phone
- 937.378.6705
- Brown County building and land use permitsZoning · Building permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
- Office
- Brown County Building and Permits
- Phone
- 513.460.0300
- Brown County Soil and Water Conservation DistrictWetlands
Soil and water conservation district: conservation programs and technical help for landowners.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm 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.
- Ohio county ditch and drainage improvementsOhio law on single-county drainage improvements such as ditches, drains and tiling. An owner petitions the board of county commissioners, after first consulting the county engineer, and the commissioners decide whether to build the improvement. Call the county engineer or county commissioners about a county ditch.
- 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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- 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 RecorderPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
Mariah Votel, County Recorder- Phone
- 937.378.6478
- Brown County Health DepartmentSeptic systems
Brown County's health department: household sewage (septic) permits and environmental health.
- USGS map of public and protected landPublic land
National map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Ohio food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Ohio: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Ohio unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Ohio unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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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.
- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- USAGov help with energy billsHeating and utility bill assistance
Learn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Ohio 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.
- Ohio 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.
- Child support helpChild support services
Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Eldercare LocatorSenior services and aging
Federal 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.
- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryDisability services
Federal 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.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find 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.
- Find unclaimed money from the governmentUnclaimed money
Learn 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.
- Ohio 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.
- Ohio 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.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official 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
- Brown County AuditorValues property for tax purposes, property records and transfers.Jill Hall, County Auditor
- Phone
- (937) 378-6398
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Health DepartmentHousehold sewage (septic) system permits, private water system permits and environmental inspections for Brown County.
- Phone
- (937) 378-6892
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County GIS and mapping and EngineerBrown County Engineer's Office — Tax Map Department keeps the maps and GIS for Brown County.The county engineer's office builds and maintains county roads and bridges, issues driveway permits for county roads and keeps the county tax maps.
- Phone
- (937) 378-3494 (GIS and mapping)
- Phone
- (937) 378-6456 (Engineer)
- Address
- 25 Veterans Blvd., Georgetown, OH 45121
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Auditor parcel mapBrown County Auditor map of parcel lines with owner and parcel number details.
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- Brown County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Brown County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Brown County is at the Georgetown Service Center, 702 S Main St, Georgetown, OH 45121. 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
- (937) 378-4424
- Address
- 702 S Main St, Georgetown, OH 45121
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (6)
- Brown County CourtsYou can find information about the Brown County Court of Common Pleas, Municipal Court, and Title Division through the Clerk of Courts office.
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Recorder's Office (Brown.CRO)You can search deeds, mortgages and other property documents, sign up for property fraud alerts, check recording fees, and find veterans' services information.
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Clerk of CourtsKeeps court records for Brown County. Deeds are recorded by the Brown County Recorder.
- Address
- 201 E Grant Ave, Georgetown, OH 45121
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesYou can learn about services, support, and programs for people with developmental disabilities in Brown County, and contact the board at 937.378.4891 or admin@browncbdd.org.
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County Board of Mental Health & Addiction ServicesResidents can find the board's location and phone number, learn about its mental health and addiction services, and see crisis line numbers such as 988.
- Website
- Visit website
- Brown County SheriffResidents can find sheriff's office services, submit tips, search inmates and sex offenders, request records, apply for concealed carry permits, and read press releases.
- 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 490 square miles of southwestern Ohio, with the county seat at Georgetown. The County Auditor values your house and land and works out the bill, the County Treasurer collects it, and the County Recorder keeps recorded land documents.
Cities in Brown County
- Aberdeen
- Byrd Township
- Clark Township
- Eagle Township
- Fayetteville
- Franklin Township
- Georgetown
- Green Township
- Hamersville
- Higginsport
- Huntington Township
- Jackson Township
- Jefferson Township
- Lewis Township
- Mount Orab
- Perry Township
- Pike Township
- Pleasant Township
- Ripley
- Russellville
- Sardinia
- Scott Township
- Sterling Township
- Union Township
- Washington Township