County Departments

Implements policy and oversees the delivery of county services.

Provides services for adults and families.

Provides services for children and families. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.