Local Government
Ohio is a home rule state, meaning that municipalities and counties have the ability to pass laws to govern themselves as they see fit, so long as they obey the state and federal constitutions. In addition, many state agency programs and services are administered and provided at the local level so that those resources can best meet the needs of those in the communities they serve.
Common Questions
View more government frequently asked questions as well as more answers to common questions.
- Can I look up the owner of a specific piece of property?
- How do I contact my county board of developmental disabilities?
- How do I find my local unemployment office?
- Where can I find contacts for my local government?
- Where can I find court records?
- Where is my local veterans service office?
You can search for the owners of a property in your neighborhood on your county auditor's website.
You can find information about property owned by the state from the Treasurer of State's office.
Find your local board of developmental disabilities via an interactive map.
Visit your county's OhioMeansJobs center for help finding a job.
Search the local government rosters provided by the Ohio Secretary of State’s office for county, city, village, and township government contacts.
Court records should be requested from the court that had jurisdiction in the case. Find contacts for local courts from the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Find your County Veterans Service Office via an interactive map from the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
Local Government Resources
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