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County Departments

The departments that help make Olmsted County a great place to live.

  • Administration
    Administration

    Administration

    Administration

    Implements policy and oversees the delivery of county services.

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  • Adult & Family Services
    Adult & Family Services

    Adult & Family Services

    Adult & Family Services

    Provides services for adults and families.

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  • Child & Family Services
    Child & Family Services

    Child & Family Services

    Child & Family Services

    Provides services for children and families. 

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  • Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections
    Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

    Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

    Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections

    Corrections and supervision services for adults and youth in Olmsted County.

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  • County Attorney
    County Attorney

    County Attorney

    County Attorney

    Legal Counsel and representation, criminal prosecution and victim support services.

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  • Environmental Resources

    Environmental Resources

    Environmental Resources

    Olmsted County has been and is committed to protecting the people and environment in our community. The county continues to make investments in the resources and infrastructure we need to ensure our air, soil, and water are protected now and for future generations.

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  • Family Support & Assistance

    Family Support & Assistance

    Family Support & Assistance

    Partnering with individuals and families to improve their well-being, self-sufficiency, and economic stability. 

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  • Finance

    Finance

    Finance

    Provides financial services to enable the county board and departments to provide the foundation of a great community.

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  • Housing

    Housing

    Housing

    Our Mission: To provide Olmsted County residents opportunities to obtain quality, affordable housing.

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  • Human Resources

    Human Resources

    Human Resources

    Attracts, retains, and promotes a positive work culture for our county employees.

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  • Parks

    Parks

    Parks

    The mission of Olmsted County Parks is to foster an appreciation of the natural world through environmental education, natural resource management, and public participation in the stewardship of our park lands.

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  • Planning

    Planning

    Planning

    Information about and applications for development, code inspections, land use, and zoning.

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  • Policy, Analysis, & Communications

    Policy, Analysis, & Communications

    Policy, Analysis, & Communications

    Policy, Analysis, & Communications (PAC) makes government more effective by strengthening external and governmental relations, internal decision-making, information sharing, and strategic planning.

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  • Property Records & Licensing

    Property Records & Licensing

    Property Records & Licensing

    The Property Records and Licensing department oversees several services which preserve land and individual records; past, present, and future for the benefit of the public.
     

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  • Public Health Services
    Public Health Services

    Public Health Services

    Public Health Services

    Olmsted County Public Health Services provides a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities to promote and protect the health of those who live and work in Olmsted County.

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  • Public Works
    Public Works

    Public Works

    Public Works

    Plans, develops, and maintains an environmentally sound county infrastructure.

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  • Sheriff's Office
    Sheriff's Office

    Sheriff's Office

    Sheriff's Office

    Our Mission: To provide quality services that promote and protect the well-being, safety and security of all people in our community.

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  • Veteran Services
    Veteran Services

    Veteran Services

    Veteran Services

    Olmsted County Veteran Services assists county residents, who have served in the armed forces of the United States, in securing benefits such as federal, state, dependent, transportation, mental health, and chemical dependency provided by law.

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