Convention & Visitors CommissionADA/Title VIVoter RegistrationSoldier's DischargeCentral Communications Center Governing BoardSection Corner PerpetuationProperty Tax DeductionsRoad ClosuresMontgomery County Economic Development AuthorityBuilding PermitsE-911 AddressingDog TaxesParcel InformationElectionsAssumed Business NameSmall Claims CourtBuilding ComplaintsSnow RemovalCentral Communications Center Operations BoardOur Mission, Vision, and ValuesCounty TaxesCheck CollectionCounty AttorneysBudgetAsphalt/Chip Seal RoadsMontgomery County Regional Sewer District BoardVital RecordsGIS Data & InformationReal Estate Tax SaleRecord SearchTraffic Deferral ProgramAlcohol - Mobile Home PermitsCommunity ServiceTransfer of PropertyEnvironmental Health - Food RecallsSubdivision ApprovalMontgomery County Redevelopment CommissionRelated LinksPretrial Diversion ProgramProperty Tax Due DateGravel RoadsTransparency PortalEmergency Management Advisory CouncilRecorder FeesEnvironmental Health - Food Safety and Permitting InformationNursing & ImmunizationsChild SupportFlood Plain ApprovalPrograms & ResourcesTax Judgments

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a Federal Civil Rights Legislation, which mandates non-discrimination to persons with disabilities.  The U.S. Congress signed the ADA in 1990, and it went into effect in 1992.  The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in access to jobs, public accommodations and governmental services and programs, public transportation, and telecommunications.  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

"No otherwise qualified (disabled) individual in the United States shall solely by reason of (disability), be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal Financial Assistance."

Montgomery County recognizes that it is important for its facilities, programs, and services to be available to all of its citizens and the general public.  Montgomery County further understands that some of its existing facilities, programs and services may have met accessibility requirements previously, but may not now, or may not in the future, as standards are revised or new standards developed.  Therefore, in order to fulfill its commitment to endeavor to provide equal access to all of its public programs, services, facilities for citizens with disabilities, and in compliance with the ADA, the Montgomery County has developed an American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (ADA Transition Plan).  To develop this plan, the Montgomery County completed what types of access barriers exist for individuals with disabilities.  This information was used to develop the Montgomery County ADA Transition Plan.  This plan will be used to guide future planning and implementation of accessibility improvements. {Montgomery County, Indiana ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan}

ADA Grievance Complaint

• You are a Citizen of the United States;
• You will be 18 years of age by the time of the next general election;
• You will have been a resident of your precinct for 30 days before the election and you are not currently in prison after being convicted of a crime.

As of July 1st, 2001, anyone wishing to vote MUST give their 10 digit Indiana Driver's License number or if you do not have an Indiana Driver's License, you may give the last four digits of your social security number.

• The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before an election.
• Registration begins 30 days after an election

TO REGISTER ONLINE Statewide Voter Registration System

Recording Discharge Papers

As a veteran, you should record a copy of your discharge papers (DD-214) with the Recorder's Office to ensure you or your family can quickly access them if needed.

Our office records DD-214's free of charge and only you or your next of kin may obtain them. They are not public record. Discharge papers can help you receive services offered to veterans including:

• Home Loans
• Health Benefits
• Student Loans

Obtaining Discharge Papers

You can get an official copy of your DD-214 from Montgomery County's Veteran Service Officer or through the National Archives and Records Administration.

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

2024 Governing Board Members:

Chairman - Commissioner Jim Fulwider

Vice Chairman - Mayor Todd Barton

County Councilman David Hunt

County Commissioner John Frey

City Councilman Andy Biddle

Staff:

E911 Director Sherri Henry

E911 Attorney Dan Taylor

Board Secretary Lori Dossett

By the late 1700's, accurately marking land boundaries across the country was necessary as white settlers migrated west and claimed land.  The "Land Ordinance of 1785", adopted by the Continental Congress, called for a Rectangular Public Land Survey.  The first rectangular survey in Indiana was done in 1797 by Israel Ludlow; Montgomery County was surveyed between 1819 and 1822.

Maps of the old corners and surveying notes, as well as all subsequent ones, are kept in the County Surveyors office.  The notes detail who did the survey, when it was done, and any reference points used to locate the corner.  Montgomery County has approximately 1,600 corners.

Today, as in the past, the section corners are critical reference points for accurately delineating landownership.  Without solid, accurate points, the whole fabric of ownership in the county comes apart.  Lost corners result in inaccurate land surveys, which in turn, are the cause of property disputes.  When land surveyors cannot count on finding accurate corners, they have to re-create them.  This raises the cost of the work, a cost that is passed on to the client, or absorbed by the surveyor.

In an effort to maintain accurate land boundaries, in 1965, the Indiana General Assembly passed the Perpetual Corner Records Act (IC 36-2-7-10).  The act requires the County Surveyor to locate five percent (5%) of the section corners each year, with replacement of the markers when needed.  

• www.in.gov/dlgf/deductions-property-tax/

Current Road Closures

To get email notifications of road closures in Montgomery County click here. 

Vision Statement

The Montgomery County Economic Development Authority will serve as the active leader in the advancement of the economic health of Montgomery County.

The Authority will be the focal point for business and industry growth, job retention, workforce development and economic development education that will result in a greater quality of life for the Montgomery County community.

The Authority will be responsible for implementing the economic development goals as established in the Comprehensive Plan and the Economic Development Vision Plan.

2022 Montgomery County Economic Development Authority Board Members 
Commissioner John E. Frey, Chairman
 Council President Tom Mellish, Vice Chairman
Council Vice President, David Hunt
Commissioner Jim Fulwider
Commissioner Dan Guard
Redevelopment Board President Ron Dickerson
Plan Commission Vice President Steve Loy

Board Secretary & Interim Economic Development Director Tom Klein

• The Authority is comprised of the seven (7) members. These members are the three (3) members of the Board of Commissioners, the President of the Montgomery County Council, the Vice President of the Montgomery County Council, the President of the Montgomery County Redevelopment Commission, and the President of the Montgomery County Plan Commission.

• The Authority will meet on a regular basis, not less frequently than every calendar quarter, at a place and time determined by the Authority. The initial meetings of the Authority will occur on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m.

Choose from one of the links below for more information about building permits within Montgomery County.

• Subject to $25 fine per dog after July 1

• Any dog six (6) months of age or older. The maximum tax is $5.00 per dog.
• Each taxable dog must be listed separately on the State Form 52694, unless applying for a kennel License.
• Name, address and phone number must be completed on the form.

• Dogs kept for breeding, boarding, training or sale.
• More then six taxable dogs, maximum fee is $50.00
• Less than six taxable dogs, maximum fee is $30.00

 Pay Dog Taxes Online

Small Claims New Packet

Small Claims Filing Instructions

Small Claims Manual

Notice of Claim

Counter-Claim

Motion & Order to Continue

Motion & Order to Dismiss

Motion in Proceedings Supplemental to have Defendant Appear in Court

Motion in Proceedings Supplemental for Interrogatories to Defendant's Employer

Interrogatories

Order to have Defendant's Employee Answer Proceedings Supplemental

Motion & Order to Appear for Proceedings Supplemental

Voluntary Assignment of Wages

Agreed Entry of Judgement

Agreed Entry of Garnishment Order

Affidavit for Citation (For Failure to appear on an Order to Show Cause)

Eviction New Packet

Affidavit by Tenant for Eviction Moratorium

Affidavit for Emergency Hearing

Affidavit for Writ of Eviction

The Building Department accepts complaints with respect to building within the County and Sugar Creek. 

Snow Removal and Safety is our top priority for the Highway Department during the winter months. We work to clear roadways during snow events as quickly as weather conditions allow. 

The winter of 2021 consisted of 3 snow events. Our 32 truck drivers used 800 tons of salt and over 3,500 tons of sand to fight slick roads. Fourteen tandem dump trucks account for a majority of our snow fighting capability. These drivers are responsible for clearing snow from a majority of our 844 road miles. Pickup trucks clear snow from our 60 unincorporated towns, housing additions and side roads.

During snow events the Montgomery County Commissioners will on occasion issue proclamations regarding road conditions in Montgomery County.  The Commissioners will issue either "Proclamation of County Road Advisory" or "Proclamation of Local Disaster Emergency Closing County Roads".  The County Road Advisory does not close the County roads, it simply announces that the roads should be traveled at your own risk.  The Local Disaster Emergency Closing County Roads states that "no travel is permitted on Montgomery County roads until the order closing the roads has been terminated".  The local newspapers and radio station will be notified if either proclamation is issued. 

2024 Central Communications Center Operations Board Members:

Sheriff Ryan Needham, Chairman

Crawfordsville Police Chief, Aaron Mattingly - Vice Chairman 

Crawfordsville Fire Chief, Scott Busenbark

Wayne Township Fire Chief, Phil Pirtle

Town Marshal, Mike Hunley

Non-voting members:

Operations Board Attorney, Dan Taylor

E911 Director, Sherri Hill

Board Secretary, Lori Dossett

Emergency Management Director, Jessica Burgett

Our Vision:
Individuals enjoy improved quality of life through healthy, vibrant, and invested communities

Our Mission:
Improve individual and community health in Montgomery County through prevention, education, and partner collaboration

Our Values:
Professional - Credible - Dedicated - Quality

Montgomery County Health Department is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. 

Montgomery County Health Department is committed to an inclusive approach to diversity that encompasses and promotes greater interaction and understanding between people of different backgrounds including ethnicity, gender, language, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability and experience. Montgomery County Health Department is committed to advancing diversity. Our organization values and actively promotes diverse and inclusive participation by its Board of Health, Advisory Committee, and staff.

Montgomery County Health Department recognizes a diverse workforce as a competitive advantage. We recognize that all employees bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work. We are committed to employing the best people to do the best job possible. We recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of our customers in our workforce. The diverse capabilities that reside within our talented workforce position us to provide high quality products and services.

Information will be posted as it becomes available.

The Montgomery County Highway Department works hard to maintain 844 miles of roadway, including 64 miles of paved roads, 460 miles of chip seal roads and 322 miles of gravel roads. We maintain 179 bridges and have over 3,800 road signs and markers.

In 2021, the Montgomery County Highway Department improved 40 miles of roadway with Cold Mix Asphalt overlay (9 miles), Hot Mix Asphalt overlay (7 miles) via the Community Crossings Matching Grant awarded by the State of Indiana, and Chip Seal application (25 miles). We replaced 53 culverts in preparation of roadway improvements. Our 35 employees also responded to over 740 community concerns submitted by Montgomery County residents. One hundred eighty nine community concerns about pot holes were addressed with over 1,300 tons of patching material.

Our improvement plan for 2022 includes Cold Mix Asphalt overlay on 15 miles of roadway and Chip Sealing over 32 miles. 

The Community Crossings Matching Grant will allow us to Hot Mix Asphalt overlay nine miles, including 400 W from US 136 to Old 55, 300 N from 425 E to 625 E, 775 E from SR 47 to 500 S.

Do you have a Concern about a county chip sealed or asphalt road? You can Email Us. Or you can fill out our Online Form.

OUR WEBSITE HAS MOVED

PLEASE VISIT US AT:
 
HTTPS://WWW.IN.GOV/LOCALHEALTH/MONTGOMERYCOUNTY/ 

• Taxpayers may pay the amount due up to the business day before the Tax Sale to avoid sale of a lien of the property.
• The sale is usually scheduled during the month of October.
• Bidders must register prior to the start of the sale. Bidding will start at the amount of everything owed on the parcel thru the current year.
• High bid must be paid in the Treasurer's office the day of the tax sale with certified funds - a money order, cashier's check, or cash. Personal checks will not be accepted.
• The County Auditor will issue the Sale Certificate.
• The taking of a title or redemption of a parcel sold on Tax Sale is done in the Auditor's office. Please contact them. (765-364-6400)

Alcohol Beverage Permits

Mobile Home Permits

Requirements:

All taxes, penalties and judgments on the mobile home must be paid in full through the end of the current year before the County Treasurer can issue a mobile home permit.

The official title must also be presented to issue the permit.

Title Transfer:

After receiving the permit from the Treasurer's Office, the next step is to take the original permit and the official title to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for the final step. When the new owner receives the new title, they can check with the Auditor's Office about applying for the Homestead and other deductions.

Moving Permit:

After receiving the permit from the Treasurer's Office, the next step is to take the original permit and the official title to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for further instruction. There are permits required to accompany the applicant when moving a mobile. They may also need a highway moving permit. 

There are numerous community service options within Montgomery County to complete probation requirements. Additional opportunities may arise that can be discussed with your probation officer.

• Community Service Options
• Community Service Verification Form

• http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/46021.pdf 

OUR WEBSITE HAS MOVED

PLEASE VISIT US AT:

https://www.in.gov/localhealth/montgomerycounty/

Click here for a document showing the steps for Subdivision Approval.

• Health Department - Birth & Death Certificates
• Clerk's Office - Marriage & Divorce Records
• https://www.in.gov/courts/ - Court Records

Montgomery County Property Tax Payments

Montgomery County's tax statements are mailed by mid-April each year, complying with the Indiana state guidelines. Statements include payment coupons for both the spring and fall payments and dog tax forms. The payments are due every May 10 and November 10. If those dates fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day.

To check balances and other property details, taxpayers are directed to research their parcel and current balances at the county's GIS website, https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/.

For taxpayer convenience and safety, the Treasurer provides several payment options.

Pay in the Office. Our office is open weekdays from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. We are located at 1580 Constitution Row, Suite B.  Starting this spring, the Treasurer's office will only accept cash and checks.  To pay by credit card, please go to the county website www.montgomerycounty.in.gov.

Use the Drop Box. A secure drop box is located under the front door awning of the County Government Center and is checked multiple times daily. We discourage the use of cash in this box. When using the drop box, please put payments in an envelope and mark them clearly with information to identify the taxpayer, the address, and the parcel. Your canceled check will serve as a receipt or you can include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a returned receipt. Confirmation of payment history is available to view online for you parcel at https://beacon.schneidercorp.com/. 

Mail Payments. Please mail payments to the Treasurer at 1580 Constitution Row, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. If a receipt is desired, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The postmark date is accepted as an on-time payment, but it is not encouraged to wait until the final day to ensure that the mail is truly processed and postmarked on the due date.

Pay at Local Banks. All Montgomery County First Financial, Hoosier Heartland, and Tri-County banks offer a great service to our county residents by accepting payment for three weeks before each due date. The taxpayer must submit the payment coupon and pay the exact amount listed to pay at the banks.

Pay Online or by Phone. To pay online, go to the home page of the county website, select Online Bill Pay. Next choose the Property Tax, Dog Taxes & Tax Payments option. Search by parcel number OR name OR address. To pay by phone, call (855) 276-8051 and have your parcel number ready. Please be aware that using any type of online system charges a service fee. Paying with an ACH e-check (your bank routing numbers) has a lower fee than using a card.

Though the county does not have formal payment plans, full and partial payments are accepted anytime throughout the year. Appropriate penalties will apply if installments are not paid in full by the due date.

Our County Commissioners enacted the Dog Tax in 2007. All dog owners are legally bound to pay $5 for each dog over 6 months of age, with the maximum of $30 per family. Kennel owners pay $30 for 1-6 dogs and $50 for 7 dogs or more. Those payments can be made at the same time property taxes are being paid. The dog tax funds go toward the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League, animal control, claim reimbursements, and canine research and education.

To lower future property tax bills, many are eligible for deductions including the Homestead, Over 65, Blind and Disabled, Disabled Veteran, or Geothermal. To check deductions and eligibilities, contact the Auditor's Office.

If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate office:

Tax Payments, Treasurer at 364-6410

Deductions, Auditor at 364-6400

Mailing Address Changes, Mapping at 361-4123

Assessed Values, Assessor at 364-6420

Ditch Reconstruction Fees, Surveyor at 361-3235

The Montgomery County Highway Department works hard to maintain 844 miles of roadway, including 64 miles of paved roads, 460 miles of chip seal roads and 322 miles of gravel roads. We maintain 179 bridges and have over 3,800 road signs and markers.

In 2021, we spread over 13,000 tons of stone on our 322 miles of gravel roads. We have four John Deere road graders that are maintain our gravels 5 days a week. Each grader operator is responsible for approximately 80 miles of gravel and work diligently towards the lengthy process of cutting and reshaping roads.

We will continue to address community concerns about gravel roads and work toward reducing incoming concerns with a proactive strategy.

Do you have a Concern about a county gravel road? You can Email Us. Or you can fill out our Online Form.

Phone:(765) 362-2304

Welcome to the Transparency Portal where you can find agendas, staff reports agendas and minutes for our Council, County Commissioners, and Board and Commission meetings. You can also find information on our finances and budget.

• Agendas
• Minutes
• Department Reports
• Financial Reports
• Plans

Emergency Management Advisory Council 2023 Members:

Indiana County Recorder's Fee Schedule (Effective January 1, 2021)

Indiana Code 36-2-7-10.5

$55.00          Mortgages (including Subordinate Mortgages) and re-recorded mortgages

$25.00          Deeds and all other instruments, including UCC's & re-recordings

                      (Includes 1 oversized page)

$5.00            Each additional page exceeding 8 1/2" x 14" within any document

$25.00          Mechanic's Lien, includes one priority mail out from the Recorder's Office

$2.00            Each additional Mechanic's lien priority mail out from the Recorder's Office

$1.00            Office copies 11" x 17" or smaller per page

$5.00            Office copies larger than 11" x 17" per page

$5.00            Certification of Document

For information regarding Norovirus click here.

Para obtener información sobre Norovirus, haga clic aquí.

♦ ANNUAL/TEMPORARY FOOD PERMITTING INFORMATION ♦

The following documentation will be required for submission: 

• Certified Food Handlers Permit
• Tax Clearance Certificate (annual permits only)
• Completed Application  
  • Annual Application
  • Mobile Unit Application
  • Temporary Food Application
• Applicable fee based on permit type (see the application for cost)

Annual Food Permits are good for a period of one year from January 1^st to December 31^st of each year. Permit renewals are due by November 30th each year. 

Tax Clearance Certificates are required to be submitted with your application, this certificate must be completed by the Montgomery County Treasurer's Office. You may fax the document to the Treasurer's office to expedite the process.  If you carry an alcohol permit you may supply a copy of the clearance certificate for ATC.

*All of the required information and fees must be received in our office no later than January 1, 2021, to avoid late fees for annual permits.  

New establishments

All new establishments must complete the New Plan Review and application for submission to the Montgomery County Health Department.  All new establishments are encouraged to contact our office to set up an appointment with the food inspector prior to submittal of information.

2020 ServSafe Class Schedule:

TBA

 **For questions regarding the ServSafe classes please contact the Montgomery County Purdue Extension office at 765-364-6363 or visit https://extension.purdue.edu/Montgomery/article/35644. 

Farmer's Markets - Not for Profit - Home Based Vendors

1. All farmer's market vendors and not-for-profits will need to register with the Montgomery County Health Department. 
2. Not-for-profits will not need to pay for a permit but must give a copy of their 501-C-3 paperwork along with a letter on letterhead from the sponsoring agency to the Health Department.
3. Farmer's market vendors who are considered a Home Based Vendor must still register with the Health Department.

Registered Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Distributors

How and Why to Register Your Farm

Produce farms that are covered under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule are required to register with the Indiana State Department of Health by filling out the Registration Form for Produce Farms and send it to the address at the top of the form.

Food Code and Guidance

The Montgomery County Health Department enforces Rule 410 IAC 7-24 and every establishment must maintain a copy of the code on its premises. A copy of the code can be downloaded from the ISDH webpage by clicking here. Para el Código alimentario español TÍTULO 410 IAC 7-24 en español, haga clic aqui.

A copy of the local ordinance regarding Chapter 111 - Retail Food Establishments can be found on page 313 of the Montgomery County Code of Ordinance as established by Ordinance 2014-6 dated 12/22/2014

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 410 IAC 7 -22

Food Handler Requirements

MANUAL PARA LA SEGURIDAD DE ALIMENTOS PARA RESTAURANTES Y TIENDAS DE VENTA DEL CONDADO DE MONTGOMERY

****For more information please visit the State website at:
 Indiana State Department of Health - Food Protection 

 Reporting a Complaint to the Health Department

What should be reported?

1. Complaints about an establishment:

Cleanliness/sanitation
Poor employee practices
Improperly cooked or handled food
Food that tastes bad; foreign material in food
Information to include: name and location of establishment, date and time of visit, nature of the complaint, any other pertinent details

2. Complaints about a food product:

Foreign material in a product
Chemical taste/smell
Tampering

Information to include: brand name of the item, where and when purchased, product code and/or expiration date (this is NOT the UPC code), nature of the complaint

To Whom Do I Report?

Your local health department (i.e.: Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Boone) for complaints on retail establishments such as restaurants, groceries, taverns, or mobile food units

The Indiana State Department of Health, Food Protection Program, if the establishment is on state property (i.e.: state parks, state fairgrounds, Indianapolis Zoo)

The manufacturer or distributor of a packaged product, or the manager of a retail facility

For Complaints of Illness

If you suspect you or your party have become ill from eating food purchased at a restaurant or food store:

Call your local health department as soon as possible. If you are still symptomatic, or if you have leftover food, the health department may ask for a sample.

Information to include: What was eaten, including beverages, condiments and dessert, symptoms, time of meal and when symptoms began, name of facility or product, date food was eaten, and the number of people affected. Include doctor or hospital information if applicable. The only way to confirm a foodborne illness is by a stool sample, which can be collected by a medical professional or the local health department.

Typical symptoms of foodborne illness include, but are not limited to nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, dehydration, headache, or fever. Depending on the bacterial, viral, or chemical agent responsible for illness, symptoms may begin in as little as one-half hour to several weeks. For more information, see the foodborne illness chart. 

To submit a claim fill out the form found here.

OUR WEBSITE HAS MOVED

PLEASE VISIT US AT:
 
HTTPS://WWW.IN.GOV/LOCALHEALTH/MONTGOMERYCOUNTY/ 

• Online Payment Option
• Prosecutor's Office (Title IV-D Enforcement)
• State of Indiana Child Support Website (www.mychildsupport.in.gov)

The Montgomery County Building Department enforces the Flood Hazard Ordinance for the County.

A detailed Flood Zone Map can be viewed in the GIS portion of the Web-site. For more information on The National Flood Insurance Program, as well as the floodplain construction, visit www.in.gov/dnr/water.

• Court Referral Program
• Prime for Life
• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) 
• Drug Court
• Veterans Treatment Court