Hot Springs County
Hot Springs County covers 2,004 square miles of northwestern Wyoming, with the county seat at Thermopolis.
Hot Springs County official website
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Where to find things
- Hot Springs County AssessorProperty records · Property owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
- Phone
- 307-864-3414
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- Wyoming Department of Revenue, Property Tax DivisionWyoming property tax rules, assessment ratios, the state board of equalization and county assessor oversight. Your county assessor sets the value and the county treasurer bills it.
- Hot Springs County TreasurerProperty taxes
The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.
Julie Mortimore, Treasurer- Phone
- 307-864-3616
- Hot Springs 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.
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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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- 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.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- USFWS Wetlands MapperNational Wetlands Inventory map from USFWS. Click any spot to see mapped wetland type. Some states publish a newer inventory of their own, so check the state wetland data too.
- 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.
- Hot Springs County ClerkPlats
Official records, meetings, licences and vital records.
Becky Kersten, County Clerk- Phone
- 307-864-3515
- clerk@hscounty.com
- Address
- 415 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
- Wyoming small wastewater (septic) permitsSeptic systems
In most of Wyoming the state DEQ, or a county acting under DEQ delegation, permits septic systems. Start here for the rules and the permit form.
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- Wyoming DEQWyoming's environmental agency: water quality, small wastewater and septic permits, land quality and mining reclamation.
- Hot Springs 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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- Hot Springs County Building and Permits
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Wyoming state trust land: where it is, grazing and surface leases, easements and state land sales.
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- Wyoming State Geological SurveyWyoming geology, landslide and other hazard maps, mineral ownership and geologic map downloads.
- 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).
- Wyoming food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming POWER 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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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming Aging DivisionSenior 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.
- Wyoming vocational rehabilitation servicesDisability 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
- 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.
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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.
- Wyoming 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.
- Wyoming 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.
Other Hot Springs County links
- Hot Springs County septic systemsRules and permits for onsite septic systems, including new systems, repairs and inspections.
- Hot Springs County tax sale and delinquent taxesProperty taken or sold for unpaid taxes, and how to bid or redeem.
Hot Springs County offices
- Hot Springs County GIS and mapping and PlannerHot Springs County Planning Office keeps the maps and GIS for Hot Springs County.Zoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (307) 864-2961
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- Hot Springs County map serverCounty map to find parcels, owners and property lines.
- Hot Springs County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Hot Springs County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 307-864-3497
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- Hot Springs County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Hot Springs County is at the Worland Service Center, 208 Shiloh Rd, Worland, WY 82401. 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) serving Hot Springs County is at the Thermopolis Service Center, 601 Broadway St Ste A, Thermopolis, WY 82443, (307) 864-3488: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (307) 347-2456
- Address
- 208 Shiloh Rd, Worland, WY 82401
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- Visit website
Other county departments (1)
- Hot Springs Travel & Tourism (visitthermopolis.com)You can find things to do, dining, lodging, and visitor planning information for Thermopolis and Hot Springs County, and request the digital brochure or visitors guide.
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- 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 Hot Springs County
Hot Springs County covers 2,004 square miles of northwestern Wyoming, with the county seat at Thermopolis. The County Assessor sets property values, the County Treasurer bills and collects property taxes, and the County Clerk keeps recorded land documents.