FAQs - FAQs by Type
Area Planning
- Can I divide or split my property?
- Do I need a permit to dig a pond?
- Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
- What are the required setbacks for my property?
- What is needed for a permit?
- What is needed for a Variance or Exception?
- What is the flood program, how do I find out if I'm in a flood plain, and what do I do if I am in a flood plain?
- What is the jurisdiction of the A.P.C.?
- What needs a permit if my property is within a floodplain?
- When is the next hearing or filing deadline for Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning?
Assessor
Auditor
- How & where do I find property deductions?
- How do I access the Commissioner's Minutes?
- How do I access the Council Minutes?
- How do I access the property information on the website?
- How do I calculate a tax bill?
- How do I change my mailing address for my tax bill?
- How do I find out what taxes are due online?
- How do I find out who owns a specific property?
- How do I get on the Commissioner's Agenda?
- What are the fees due the Auditor's Office for filing a deed in Kosciusko County?
- Where can I find Abatement forms?
- Why does my tax bill say there is a sewer lien?
Clerk
Commissioners
- How do I access the Commissioner's Minutes?
- How do I get on the Commissioner's Agenda?
- When are the Commissioner's Meetings?
Council
EMS
- What is CERT?
- What is the difference between WATCH and WARNING?
- Where can I find shelter during a tornado?
General
- Are there wetlands on my property?
- Can I divide or split my property?
- Can I install a drain line to the County Right-of-way?
- Do I need a permit to dig a pond?
- Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
- How do I know if a drain or stream on my property is county regulated?
- How do I reschedule my appointment?
- How does the Highway Department decide when to repave roads?
- How far does my driveway need to be from my property line?
- How long does it take to obtain a permit from the Highway Department?
- How long is a permit good for from the Highway Department?
- How much does it cost to defer my traffic ticket?
- Is life insurance available?
- Is there a disability plan?
- LEPC Meetings What, When, Where, Who?
- What are the fees due the Auditor's Office for filing a deed in Kosciusko County?
- What are the fees for each type of permit from the Highway Department?
- What are the probation department hours?
- What are the required setbacks for my property?
- What happens if I get another traffic ticket or charged with a crime while I am participating in the deferral program?
- What is a county regulated drain?
- What is a section corner?
- What is CERT?
- What is needed for a permit?
- What is needed for a Variance or Exception?
- What is Shelter-In-Place?
- What is the difference between WATCH and WARNING?
- What is the flood program, how do I find out if I'm in a flood plain, and what do I do if I am in a flood plain?
- What is the jurisdiction of the A.P.C.?
- What is the medical insurance policy?
- What is the personal leave policy?
- What restrictions are associated with County regulated drain easements?
- What retirement program does the county use?
- What should I put in an emergency safety kit?
- What type of information is needed for a permit application from the Highway Department?
- When and where are the Council meetings?
- When do I need a right-of-way permit?
- When is the next hearing or filing deadline for Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning?
- Where can I find shelter during a tornado?
- Where can I get a Kosciusko County Plat Book?
- Where do I pay fines and court costs?
- Who do I call if I have a drainage problem?
- Who qualifies for the deferral program?
- Why do I receive a drainage assessment?
- Will I have to go to Court if I sign up for the deferral program?
Highway
- Can I install a drain line to the County Right-of-way?
- How does the Highway Department decide when to repave roads?
- How far does my driveway need to be from my property line?
- How long does it take to obtain a permit from the Highway Department?
- How long is a permit good for from the Highway Department?
- What are the fees for each type of permit from the Highway Department?
- What type of information is needed for a permit application from the Highway Department?
- When do I need a right-of-way permit?
Human Resources
- How many paid holidays does a full-time employee receive?
- Is life insurance available?
- Is there a disability plan?
- What is the medical insurance policy?
- What is the personal leave policy?
- What retirement program does the county use?
LEPC
- LEPC Meetings What, When, Where, Who?
- What is Shelter-In-Place?
- What should I put in an emergency safety kit?
Probation
- How do I reschedule my appointment?
- What are the probation department hours?
- When and where do I pay my probation user fees?
Prosecutor
- How are uninsured medical expenses covered by my order?
- How much does it cost to defer my traffic ticket?
- I am having troubles with Parenting Time/Visitation. Why won't your office help?
- I am in jail for an extended period, what happens to my support?
- What happens if I get another traffic ticket or charged with a crime while I am participating in the deferral program?
- Who qualifies for the deferral program?
- Will I have to go to Court if I sign up for the deferral program?
Recorder
Surveyor
- Are there wetlands on my property?
- Do non profit or governmental tax exempt properties have to pay a drainage bill?
- How do I know if a drain or stream on my property is county regulated?
- What is a county regulated drain?
- What is a section corner?
- What restrictions are associated with County regulated drain easements?
- Where can I get a Kosciusko County Plat Book?
- Who do I call if I have a drainage problem?
- Why do I receive a drainage assessment?
Treasurer
- Can I make a partial payment towards my property taxes?
- Can I use a personal check to pay for a Tax Sale Property?
- Do I need to send the whole statement if I am paying the first installment only?
- How are payments accepted for tax sale?
- How can I pay my property tax online?
- How can I see if my taxes are paid?
- How do I claim a refund if I overpaid my taxes?
- How do I find out what taxes are due online?
- How many tax bills will I receive each year?
- I just realized I did not pay my taxes. What will my penalty be?
- I never received my tax statements. What do I do now?
- I received a courtesy letter from the Treasurer. What do I have to do now?
- I received a demand notice from the Treasurer. What do I need to do now?
- I received a personal property tax bill for property I no longer own. Do I have to pay the bill?
- I received a tax bill for a mobile home I no longer own. Do I have to pay the bill?
- I see a penalty on this years statement and I know I paid on time. What can I do?
- What are the payment options for taxes?
- What do I have to do to get a mobile home transfer permit or moving permit?
- What do I need to do if personal property taxes have been certified to the Clerk of Courts?
- Where can I find a list of the properties to be included in the tax sale?
- Why did my property taxes increase/decrease this year?
- Why does my tax bill say there is a sewer lien?