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Behavioral Health Board

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1. Where can I find local mental health services?

Life & Purpose Behavioral Health
207 D Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
125 Lee Street, Belpre, OH 45714
740-376-0930
www.lifeandpurposebehavioralhealth.com

Hopewell Health Centers, Inc.
2434 Richmiller Lane, Suite F, Belpre, OH 45714
740-423-8095
www.hopewellhealth.org

Counseling & Wellness Center
225 Main Street, Belpre, OH 45714
740-401-3088
www.ohiocounselingandwellness.com/

Worthington Center Management Center
2515 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, OH 45714
740-423-4225

2. Where can I find local chemical dependency services?

Life & Purpose Behavioral Health
207 D Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
740-376-0930
www.lifeandpurposebehavioralhealth.com

Rigel Recovery Services
27750 State Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750
740-371-5160
www.rigelrecovery.org

OVI/DUI 72 Hour Ohio Driver Intervention Program
740-676-5342

3. Is there a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness?

Circle of Hope is a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Circle of Hope

4. Is there a support group for family and friends of an individual with a Substance Use Disorder?

The Addict's Parents United Face to Face Support Group (TAP)
each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Marietta, Ohio
www.tapunited.org
For more information, call Cindy A, at 740-350-2682

Al-Anon and Alateen
Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not.
Find a meeting: al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/
Al-anon and Alateen Hotline: 800-344-2666

5. Is there a support group for individuals with a Substance Use Disorder?

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
To find a meeting near you: www.aa.org/pages/en-US/find-local-aa

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
To find a meeting near you: www.na.org/meetingsearch/

SMART Recovery
To find a meeting near you: www.smartrecovery.org/local/

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Board of County Commissioners

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1. What are the Commissioners' Office business hours?

The Commissioners' Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, except for legal holidays.

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Board of Elections FAQs

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1. What are the registration deadlines?

In order to vote in an election, you must register at least 30 days prior to that election.

2. When is the election?

The general election is held every year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary elections in non-presidential years are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May. Primaries in presidential years are held on the first Tuesday in March. Special elections may be held in either February or August.

3. When are the polls open?

Polls are open in Ohio from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM on Election Day. This is the same across the State of Ohio.

4. How do I vote absentee?

If you choose not to use the prescribe form, your written application must contain:
1. Your Name
2. Your legal signature
3. The address at which you are registered to vote
4. Your date of birth
5. One of the following items showing proof of your identifidation:
a. Your Ohio driver's license
b. The last four digits of your Social Security number; or
c. A copy of your current and valid photo identification, military identification, or a current
(within the last 12 months) utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, government
check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and current address
6. A statement identifying the election for which ou are requesting an absentee voter's ballot;
7. A statement that you are a qualified elector;
8. If the request is for a partisan election ballot, your political party affiliation;
9. If you want the ballot to be mailed, the address to which you want it mailed.

5. How do I change my political party?

Under Ohio election law, you declare your political party affiliation by requesting the ballot of a political party in a partisan primary election.

6. How do I become a poll worker?

If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, you must be at least 17 years of age and registered to vote, you must be a registered voter in the county in which you plan to work as a poll worker, you must not have been convicted of a felony, and you cannot be running as a candidate for the election in which you are working. To get on the list in Washington County, please fill out this form.

7. When does my absentee ballot get counted?

All absentees received by 7:30 pm on election night are scanned and tabulated and the results are included in the unofficial results that are released on election night. Absentees that are postmarked the day before the election and received within ten (10) days of the election day are scanned and tabulated and the results are released when the official results for an election are certified and released.

8. Where do I get or submit my voter registration form?

You can come to our office if you wish or you can obtain the form on our website and mail the form to us. A registration form requires an original signature. Other sources for the form would be in any county board of elections office, the Ohio Secretary of State's office, Bureau of Motor Vehicles or Deputy Registrars, the Department of Job and Familty Services, the Department of Health (including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, The Department of Mental Health, The Department of Developmental Disabilities, the Rehabilitation Services Commission, Any state-assisted college or university, any county treasurer's office, any public high school or vocational school or any public library.

9. How can I update my registration?

If you are updating your current Ohio voter registration and returning your completed change of name and/or address form by U. S. mail, you must send it to your county board of elections or the Secretary of State's Office. Most of the year you can update your address online on the Ohio Secretary of State's website (cut off in the 30 days prior to an election). Ohio Secretary of State Website

10. Am I qualified to register to vote in Ohio?

You are qualified to register to vote in Ohio if you meet all the following requirements:
1. You are a citizen of the United States.
2. You wil be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election.
3. You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you
want to vote.
4, You are not incarcerated (in jail or prison) for a felony conviction under the law.
5. You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.
6. You have not been permanently denied the right to vote or violations of the election laws.

11. May a college student register and vote from his or her school address in Ohio?

It depends. A college student may vote using his or her Ohio school residence address if the student does not intend to return to a different permanent address. When a college student registers to vote from his or her school address, the school residence is considered to be the place to which the student's habitation is fixed and to which, whenever the student is absent, the student intends to return, and is considered by the student to be his or her permanent residence at the time of voting. Any other previous residence for voting purposes is no longer valid. It is illegal for a person to register and vote from two different addresses.

12. Will I need an ID to vote?

Yes. All voters must bring acceptable identification to the polls in order to verify their identity. Acceptable identification includes a current and valid photo identification; military identification; or a copy of a current (withtin the last 12 months) utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document, other than a voter registration acknowledgement notification mailed by the board of elections, that shows the voter's name and current address.

13. May I receive assistance in voting?

A voter with a physical or mental disability, or a voter who is unable to read or write, may be assisted by anyone of the voter's choice, except a candidate who candidacy is being voted on in that precinct, the voter's employer or the employer's agent, or an officer or agent of the voter's union. A voter may also be assisted by two poll workers (each of a different political party). No one who assists a voter may disclose any information about how that person voted.

14. What is a provisional ballot?

A provisional ballot is used to record a vote if a voter's eligibility is in question and the voter would otherwise not be permitted to vote at his or her polling place. The content of a provisional ballot is no different from a regular ballot, but it is cast "provisionally" until election officials can verify the voter's eligibility to vote in the particular precinct at that election.

There are several scenarios in which a voter may cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot may be used on election Day if a voter's eligibility is in question, or before (or on) Election Day if a voter has recently changed his or her address or name and did not update his or her voter registration.

15. How is the Director chosen for Washington County?

Boards of Election reorganize every two years in March. The Board selects a Director. The Deputy Director is then selected. The Deputy Director must be from the other major political party. The chair person for the Board is also of the opposite political party of the Director.

16. How is the presiding judge chosen?

Ohio Revised Code says, "The board shall designate one of the precinct election officials who is a member of the dominant political party to serve as a presiding judge, whose duty it is to deliver the returns of the election and all supplies to the office of the board." The dominant party is determined by the majority of votes cast in a precinct in the most recent gubenatorial election.

17. What is Washington County's Public Records Policy?

Public Records Request
09/25/07

The following is the policy and procedure for Public Records Requests:

1. When Public Records Requests are received at the Washington County Board of Elections they need to be time and date stamped. All requests must be prepaid if the requestor is not at the counter to pay for them as they are filled.

2. The following charges apply to Public Records Requests:

C.D. $1.00 ea.

Fax if long distance $0.05 per page plus cost of copies prepaid, toll free number is free plus cost of copies prepaid

Email no charge

Copier $0.05 per page, if double sided $0.10 ea.

Printer $0.05 per page, if double sided $0.10 ea.

Mail $0.06 for BOE envelope, $0.15 for legal size brown envelope
plus postage, all of which should be prepaid

Labels $0.25 per page

3. For verbal requests, our board has adopted a policy that all requests must be recorded so the intent of the request is clear. The board will then have a record of the receipt time and date.

4. The public records requests will be filled in a timely manner. We ask for cooperation during periods near an election.

Date Amended: October 31, 2009 Board Meeting

18. When does my ballot need to be received in order to be counted?

If you are a regular absentee voter your ballot may be returned:
By U.S. Mail: The return envelope containing your marked ballot must either be received by the board of elections prior to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, or postmarked no later than the day before the election and received by the board of elections no later than 10 days after that election. (Note: Ohio's election law states that "postmarked" does not include a date marked by a postage evidence system, such as a postage meter. Therefore, the return envelope must bear a valid postage cancellation stamp affixed by the U.S. Postal Service.)
In person, either by you or an eligible family member: Your marked ballot, which must be sealed in the completed and signed identification envelope provided with the ballot, must be delivered to the board of elections office no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.
If you are a UOCAVA voter your ballot envelope must be submitted for mailing not later than 12:01 a.m. on Election Day and received by your county board of elections not later than the 10 days after a special, primary or general election.

(Note: No voted ballot may be returned to a board of elections by fax or e-mail. If a voted ballot is returned by fax or e-mail, it will not be accepted, processed, or counted.)

19. What address may I list as my residence address?

Ohio law establishes your residence as the place to which, whenever you are absent, you have the intent to return. A post office box or a business address is not an acceptable address for your residence. Your residence is important because it determines which offices and issues you are eligible to vote on (e.g., the proper congressional district, school district, etc.). Under Ohio law, your residence is (1) the location that you consider to be a permanent, not a temporary, residence and (2) the place where your habitation is fixed and where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return. If you do not have a fixed place of habitation, but you are a consistent or regular inhabitant of a shelter or other location where you intend to return, you may use that location as your residence for the purposes of registering to vote.

20. May a 17-year-old ever vote in an election?

Ohio law allows 17-year old electors who will be 18 years of age on or before the date of the
general election in that year to vote solely on the nomination of candidates. This is because
they will be eligible to vote for the nominees for this office at the November general election.
Seventeen-year-old voters are not permitted to vote on any question or issue on the primary election ballot as these questions and issues are specific to the election held on the date of the of the primary election. (R.C. 3503·01, 3503.011, 3503.07)

In addition, the 17-year old electors must satisfy Ohio's voter identification requirements in
accordance with R.C.3505.18.

21. How does Washington County handle the ballot for a 17-year-old voter in a Primary?

Washington County provides 17-year old electors with a regular optical scan ballot, along with the
instructions provided as a separate attachment to a Directive that indicates how a 17-year-old voter ballot is to be handled. Under this option, the voter '.",wiII places his or her voted ballot in a sealed envelope (for Washington County that is a large red envelope). When received, ballots from 17-year-old voters must be segregated. When voted in person at the polling place on Election Day, those sealed envelopes must be returned to the board of elections on election night. Before counting a ballot cast by a 17-year old, board officials must determine if the ballot was properly cast for
only eligible offices. If the ballot contained marks for questions or issues, the team designated by the board must remake the ballot to reflect votes cast only for those eligible offices.

22. What is the deadline for filing for the May 6th, 2014 Election?

February 5th, 2014 by 4 p.m. is the deadline for filing for the May 6th, 2014 Primary Election

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Board of Elections- Poll Workers

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1. Must a voter show a proof of identity to a poll worker to vote a regular ballot?

Yes. All voters must bring acceptable identification to the polls in order to verify their identity. Acceptable identification includes a current and valid photo identification; military identification; or a copy of a current (withtin the last 12 months) utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document, other than a voter registration acknowledgement notification mailed by the board of elections, that shows the voter's name and current address.

2. Are passports an acceptable form of voter identification?

No, unless the passport is a more current one. Some of the most recent passports do have the person's current address on the passport. Only in this case would a passport be an acceptable form of identification.

3. How long does a poll worker work on Election Day?

Poll workers must arrive at their precincts by 6:00 am and remain in their precinct throughout Election Day. The polls close at 7:30 pm. Poll workers must complete the necessary duties of closing their precinct and when the Presiding Judge indicates the precinct closing is complete, the poll workers may leave. Usually around 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

4. How is the presiding judge chosen for a precinct?

Ohio Revised Code states, "The board shall designate one of the precinct election officials who is a member of the dominant political party to serve as a presiding judge, whose duty it is to deliver the returns of the election and all supplies to the office of the board." The dominant party is determined by the majority of votes cast in your precinct in the most recent gubenatorial election.

5. May a voter receive assistance in voting?

A voter with a physical or mental disability, or a voter who is unable to read or write, may be assisted by anyone of the voter's choice, except a candidate whose candidacy is being voted on in that precinct, the voter's employer or the employer's agent, or an officer or agent of the voter's union. A voter may also be assisted by two poll workers (each of a different political party). No one who assists a voter may disclose any information about how that person voted.

6. What address may a voter list as their residence address?

Ohio law establishes your residence as the place to which, whenever you are absent, you have the intent to return. A post office box or a business address is not an acceptable address for your residence.

Your residence is important because it determines which offices and issues you are eligible to vote on (e.g., the proper congressional district, school district, etc.). Under Ohio law, your residence is (1) the location that you consider to be a permanent, not a temporary, residence and (2) the place where your habitation is fixed and where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return. If you do not have a fixed place of habitation, but you are a consistent or regular inhabitant of a shelter or other location where you intend to return, you may use that location as your residence for the purposes of registering to vote.

7. What is a provisional ballot?

A provisional ballot is used to record a vote if a voter's eligibility is in question and the voter would otherwise not be permitted to vote at his or her polling place. The content of a provisional ballot is no different from a regular ballot, but it is cast "provisionally" until election officials can verify the voter's eligibility to vote in the particular precinct at that election.

8. Who brings the ballots back to the Board of Elections on Election Night?

The presiding judge, along with a precinct election official, employee, or appointee of the board to whom an oath was given and who is a member of a different political part than the presiding judge, brings the election materials back to the Board of Elections on Election Night. There will be specific details in your poll worker manual.

9. If a voter arrives at 7:30 PM, can they still vote?

Anyone in line at 7:30 PM can still vote. The poll workers should move the line inside and shut the door at 7:30 PM. If that is not possible, a poll worker should stand behind the last person in line at 7:30 PM. Any voters arriving after this time should be informed that the polls are closed.

10. Is there a time limit for voters to vote?

Revised code 3505.23 establishes a five-minute time limit for voters to be in a voting booth. Understanding that the ballot may be very long, or some people may have reading difficulties, or there could be other circumstances, poll workers should use some descretion in this matter.

11. What does a poll worker do if they are asked about a write-in?

A poll worker should never mention that there is a write-in as that can be considered campaigning. The poll worker will be provided a list of any write-ins for an election. When asked, the poll worker should hand the voter the write-in list. The poll worker must collect the list when the voter is finished.

12. What should a poll worker do if a voter enters the precinct with campaign materials?

The poll worker should always be polite. Please ask the voter to cover or remove the items. Ohio Election law states the polling location must be free of any campaign material, including attire. If the voter refuses to cooperate, they are still eligible to vote. The poll worker should notify the Board of Elections and record the incident on their Problems and Concerns sheet.

13. What do you do if a voter brings their absentee ballot to you and tries to turn it in as the voting precinct?

The poll workers cannont accept the absentee ballot. Absentee ballots must be returned to the Board of Elections by 7:30 PM on Election Day. The poll workers will not be back at the Board of Elections by that time. The voter can bring the ballot to the Board of Elections by 7:30 PM or they may vote a provisional ballot at the voting location.

14. Can the Secretary of State's prescribed form, Identification Envelope Provisional Ballot Affirmation Statement be used to register a voter?

Form12-B, printed on the provisional envelope, can be used to register a previously unregistered voter. That is why poll workers are taught to be sure every envelope is filled out in its entirety. This form is an affirmation for provisional voter's identity and qualifications to vote. Therefore, it may also be used for voters who are currently registered but need to update their registration due to an address or name change.

15. If a voter is voting provisionally, do they actually have to show the Precinct Election Official their identification?

Yes, the precinct election official is verifying the tpe of identification that the voter is providing. However, if the voter uses the last four digits of their Social Security number for identification, they must write it on the form, but do not have to show the precinct election official their actual social security card.

16. What should a poll worker say if a voter asks a specific question about a candidate or issue?

A poll worker cannot say anything about a candidate or issue on the ballot as that might be considered campaigning. A voter is expected to come to the precinct informed and ready to mark their ballot. They may even bring slate cards to assist them. A poll worker cannot provide any advice or answer any questions about a candidate or issue.

17. Can a poll worker refuse a drunken or irate voter?

A poll worker can call the sheriff, police, or other peace officers for assistance, but all electors would be allowed to vote. Poll workers need to use good judgment and superior customer service when dealing with difficult voters.

18. Should I absentee vote if I am a poll worker?

Poll workers are highly encouraged to absentee vote. We are often open for voting during the hours of poll worker training. Sometimes poll workers are called at the last minute and they may be asked to work in a location that not their precinct, so it is important that poll workers already have their vote cast.

19. May a 17-year-old ever vote in an election?

17- year-olds may vote in a primary if they will be 18 before the General Election because we are nominating candidates. They may not vote on questions and issues.

17 year olds are marked with a special code in the roster book

Place their votes in red envelope provided

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BOE Youth at the Booth

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1. When is my training?

Training will be held at the Board of Elections office approximately four weeks before the election. You must stay for the entire 2-hour and 15 minute training session to be able to work at the polls for the election. You will receive a personal letter with all of the details.

2. What if I can't stay the entire Election Day?

You will not be able to participate in Youth at the Booth unless you are able to complete the training and work all day on Election Day. Please do not sign up for this program if you cannot make a commitment to attend (this requires adding it to your calendar, informing parents, coaches, teachers, and any employer that you will be unavailable for the entire day). You cannot work a partial day at the polls! You must provide your own transportation.

3. Why do I have to select a political party?

Your party selection is needed only so that the Board of Elections can assure that an equal number of Democrats and Republicans are represented at each polling location. Please make a note of the party you have selected.

4. Will I be paid? Why do you need my social security number?

You will be paid for working at the polling place and a small amount for coming to training. The Board of Elections requires your social security number for payment purposes only.

5. Why do I have to be registered to vote if I'm only 17?

The Board of Elections requires that you be registered to vote to be a poll worker. Please complete a voter registration form if you have not already registered to vote. The Board of Elections REQUIRES that this form be complete in order to participate. The form MUST be completed in ink, MUST include the student's full name (no nicknames), MUST include your birth date, MUST include the last four digits of your social security number (or driver's license number), and the student MUST sign the form. You MUST be a U. S. Citizen and a resident of Washington County to participate.

6. What if I have already registered to vote?

It is your responsibility to be sure you are registered to vote. The BOE will not accept a late registration.

7. When will I know my poll assignment? How will I know where to go?

You will be given your poll assignment in your letter. In some cases where the Board of elections has not placed you by the time you have your training, you may receive a call as substitute poll workers are needed. You must work where you are assigned. We do make a concerted effort to keep you fairly close to your home. You may call the Board of Elections at 374-6828 if you need to make a change or if you have not received a Work Assignment or a phone call.

8. How do I get to my poll location?

You are required to have your own means of transportation to and from the polls on Election Day. You will not be able to car pool.

9. What should I wear?

You may wear your business casual (no jeans). You cannot wear any political buttons, badges, or t-shirts.

10. Will I get a break for lunch? Any other breaks? Should I bring food?

You will get a lunch break. The presiding judge will call you to let you know how your precinct is going to handle lunch. We also suggest that you bring snacks and water as it is a very long day.

11. Can I bring things to do?

Yes, you may bring things to read and your homework. You may NOT bring newspapers, iPods, laptops, Gameboys, etc.

12. Why should I vote absentee?

You will be at your polling location the entire day (6:00 AM until 8:00 or 8:30 PM) on Election Day and you may not have an opportunity to vote at your home precinct. You may step into the Board of Elections' office on your training day to take care of your absentee vote. You may want to allow 15 minutes to get this done before the session begins.

13. When will I be paid?

You will receive your check within a month after the election.

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Building Department

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1. When is my inspection?

After requesting an inspection at (740-374-4185) check your estimated time by going to www.seobd.org and then click Inspector's Calendar. (click agenda for easier viewing.) You can add this to your google calendar by clicking on the inspection, then click on "add to my calendar".

2. Where do I find my parcel number for my application?

You can find it on your tax bill or receipt, or you can go to the auditor's website to find it. Auditor's website

3. I want to build a home. I live outside the City of Marietta, do I get my permit here?

If you live outside the City of Marietta, the city or village you reside in would have jurisdiction. If you live outside a city or a village, then the township would have jurisdiction.

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Dog Warden's Office

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1. Does the Dog Warden respond to problems involving barking dogs?

No. There is no law in our sections to cover this.

2. Do we have a dog pound?

No. We contract with Humane Society to receive and supply a suitable place for dogs during a holding period.

3. What is the holding period?

Three days by law - after that dogs are either adopted or destroyed (by the Humane Society).

4. When do you need a dog license?

Any dog three months old or older.

5. How much do tags cost?

Tags cost $16.

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Engineer

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1. Where do I get a map of my property?

Go to the Tax Map on the second floor of the main courthouse or contact the Washington County Auditor's Office. Washington County Auditor's Office

2. Are there any historical property maps available?

The tax map office has scanned images and hard copy maps of much of the county.

3. Where do I find information on road closings?

View county road closings. Road Closures

4. I would like to transfer my property. Do I need to have my property surveyed first?

This depends on many factors, such as the quality of the current deed description, or whether you are transferring all or just a portion of your property. The county has Land Transfer Procedures, or Conveyance Standards, that you should review. You can all call or visit the Tax Map Office to have your questions answered. Land Transfer Procedures

5. Do I need a permit to connect a new or widen an existing driveway to a public road?

Yes, a permit is required and forms are available at the County Engineer’s Office, 103 Westview Avenue, Marietta. Private or Commercial Driveway Application

6. How do I get a road opened, relocated, widened, or vacated?

Petitions are required, which must have a legal description. The petition is filed with the County Commissioners. A viewing of the proposed road change is held followed by a formal public hearing. Establishing a road required certain criteria must be met such as how many residences are located along the road. It is not the Township Trustee’s, County Commissioner’s, or County Engineer’s function to build or open roads. Their responsibility is primarily to maintain roads. You will likely be asked to fund all or part of the requested construction. Contact the County Engineer’s Office at (740) 376-7430 for more information.

7. What constitutes a subdivision?

Basically any split of a tract of land is a subdivision. Whether or not the subdivision regulations apply to a split depends on how many parcels are involved, whether new public or private roads are needed, lot size and so on. Call the Tax Map Office at (740) 373-6623 for more information. Review the county’s Property Transfer Procedure for Washington County and the County Subdivision Regulations for detailed information.

8. Why is my road the last to be snow plowed?

Washing County has 15 planned snow routed designed to be as efficient and effective as possible. Certain high traffic roads do get priority but that is how it should work. Routes are planned to enable each driver to cover as many miles and return to the cinder and salt storage facility without back tracking roads already plowed.

9. Why hasn’t my road been paved?

Funds are limited like any household budget. Roads are evaluated annually and prioritized based on condition, traffic volume, and type of traffic. The paving plan is then established to meet budget. Snow and ice control and maintenance must get first priority before major improvements are made. Bridges are prioritized in a similar manner.

10. How close can I build a fence to the road?

Fences should not be built on the right of way, but if they are, permission should be obtained from either the township trustees or the county engineer. Many fences already exist in the right of way and unless they pose a serious hazard they will be handled on a case by case basis for removal. A policy for fences on the right of way is being formulated and will be published when it is adopted.

11. How do I get a house number?

Call the Washington County Sheriff’s Department at (740) 376-7070 ext. 0 and ask for the 911 director.

12. Do I need approval for a septic tank before I can subdivide a property or purchase a newly created lot(s)?

Yes. Before a new lot, lots, or a subdivision can be recorded the owner must obtain approval from the County Health Department. Health Department Environmental Page

13. Where do I call for property development information?

Individuals and businesses need to know that before developing any property or making any improvements, they should check with various county departments to determine what requirements must be met before proceeding.

Some of the issues and the office(s) to contact are listed on this page.

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Health Department- Environmental

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1. What do I need to do to put in a new septic system?

You will have to apply for a permit through our office. In addition to the application, we will need a copy of a plat map or survey map which shows the property boundaries. The permit fee for a new system is $300.
Repairing an existing system by adding a new septic tank or leach line requires an altercation permit ($125).

2. I am selling my home, do I need to have my septic system inspected?

It is not required by our office that every septic system be inspected when a home is sold. However, it may be required by the buyer and/or the lending agency. In order for our office to inspect the system, an application needs to be completed along with a fee of $125.

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Recorder

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1. What is your mailing/delivery address?

205 Putnam St.
Courthouse
Marietta, Ohio 45750

2. Does the county have tract (geographical) indexing?

Yes.

3. Does the county require a legal description with releases and assignments?

No, if a mortgage assignment and yes, if a lease assignment.

4. Does the county require $4.00 for marginal notations on releases and assignments?

Yes.

5. What do you charge for copies made by the public?

$2.00 per page.

6. What do you charge for copies made by the Recorder's staff?

$2.00 for assisted copies.

7. Does your county offer on-line access and is there a cost involved?

No charge, see link below. www.uslandrecords.com

8. What is your County Auditor's conveyance fee?

$4.00

9. What is your County Auditor's transfer fee?

$0.50 per parcel.

10. Does the county require a SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope) or postage?

Yes or you will be charged postage.

11. Does you county have Registered Land (Torrens)?

No

12. Does the county supply blank forms for purchase?

No.

13. What is your county's document turn-around time?

Three days.

14. Does your office record Soldiers Discharge Records (DD214)?

Yes

15. What is your policy for handling documents that are over or under in filing fees?

Washington County returns documents that are under in fees and usually we return documents if the money is over by $5.00 or more; $5.00 or less we return in cash.

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Treasurer FAQs

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1. When are the tax bills mailed?

1st half tax bills are mailed in January; 2nd half tax bills are mailed in June.

2. When are 2018 real estate and 2019 mobile home taxes due?

1st half - March 8, 2019
2nd half - August 9, 2019

3. Can I make monthly payments?

Yes. Please contact the office for more information.

4. Can I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?

Yes.
There is a $2.00 flat flee to pay taxes with debit card transactions and 2.75% of the total amount due to pay with a credit card. Taxes may be paid over the phone with credit card transaction only.

Online Payments

There is a 2.75% convenience charge added to the total amount due to pay with a credit/debit card. Credit/debit card limit is $11,000.00 and no more than 10 transactions at one time. If an email address is provided you will receive a receipt.

You can pay online with a personal or business check and will be charged a flat fee of $1.00. Echeck limit is $5,000.00 and no more than 10 transactions at one time. If an email address is provided you will receive a receipt.

5. I paid my taxes in person after the due date and my check has not cleared the bank. Why?

Due to the fact that our office honors the postmark, we have to post those payments mailed on the due date before any late payment can be processed. Payment made in person or postmarked after the due date will not be posted until the payments received/paid on time are posted to the allotted parcel(s). Once this process is settled, (which takes us about a week to complete after the due date), we then post the past due payments in the order of the date that they were received.

6. I mailed my payment before the due date and my check has not cleared the bank. Why?

If you mailed your check before or on the due date and your check has not cleared your account in a timely manner, it could have been lost in the mail. It is very important that you verify with your bank that the payment mailed to us has cleared your account! We do not honor the check date as the payment date, we only honor the the postmark date as the payment date.

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Veteran Services

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1. What documentation do I need to apply for a pension?

You always need a copy of your DD214, or if applicable, a copy of your marriage license, children(s) birth certificates, and spouses and children(s) Social Security numbers.

2. What documentation do I need to apply for disability compensation?

You always need a copy of your DD214, or if applicable, a copy of your marriage license, children(s) birth certificates, spouses and children(s) Social Security numbers, plus any medical records on file.

3. Does your office make Veterans ID cards?

Yes, we make ID cards for Washington County Veterans who earned an honorable discharge. Be sure to bring your DD214 with an honorable discharge.

4. What services does Veteran Services provide?

We provide assistance for filing claims, help to locate and retrieve records, assistance for dependents of veterans, and answer any question you may have.

5. Do you provide transportation for veterans to attend their V.A. appointments?

We provide transportation for veterans to attend their appointments at Columbus, Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, and Clarksburg.

6. Do you provide any type of financial assistance?

Yes, we provide financial assistance to qualified veterans and their dependents in emergency situations.