Fireworks Permit
Fireworks Permit
Anyone who engages in a fireworks display within Olmsted County is required to obtain a fireworks permit.
Special Event Camping Area License Application
Special Event Camping Area License Application
If your event requires camping, you must apply for a license to do so.
Special event exhibition permit
Special event exhibition permit
Most events and activities within Olmsted County require permits or approvals. All costs associated with the event are to be borne by the event sponsor.
How do I make a complaint regarding a child care provider?
How do I make a complaint regarding a child care provider?
Call our agency at 507-328-6140 and ask to speak to a Child Care licensor to make a complaint.
Child/Adult ratios and age restrictions
Child/Adult ratios and age restrictions
Learn about the various limits to class sizes.
Family child care licensing fees
Family child care licensing fees
In 2024, Olmsted County is NOT collecting licensing fees for providers as these fees are covered by the Department of Human Services.
Services for Individuals & Families
Food, housing, health, and social services support for individuals and families.
Services for Individuals & Families
Food, housing, health, and social services support for individuals and families.
Telephone Reporting
Telephone Reporting
Low-level supervision requires minimal face to face contact with a probation officer. The program is administered with the use of a Telephone Reporting System (TRS). TRS is an automated telephone/web-based monitoring system designed to increase accountability for lower-risk cases.
Video: Olmsted County absentee voting process
A behind the scenes look
Video: Olmsted County absentee voting process
A behind the scenes look
In a new video, Olmsted County Elections Manager Katie Smith gives a behind the scenes glimpse into the absentee voting process in this county. This video illustrates what the Olmsted County Elections team does with each absentee ballot that comes in, how Olmsted County works to ensure every absentee ballot is counted, and how the team keeps election security at the forefront.
More Olmsted County elections information is available on our website.
Small business and non-profit recipients selected for round 1 of Olmsted County's CARES Act grant programs
Small business and non-profit recipients selected for round 1 of Olmsted County's CARES Act grant programs
Last month, Olmsted County announced two separate grant programs to help small businesses and non-profits in the county affected by COVID-19:
- Small business grant program administered by Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI).
- Non-profit grant program for non-profits administered by Rochester Area Foundation (RAF).
Now, Olmsted County is pleased to announce the grant recipients for each program have been chosen.