Hendricks County, Indiana

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Animal Shelter

There’s a furry soulmate for every soul.

Hendricks County Animal Shelter wants to be your FIRST stop when finding a new furry companion! There are wonderful lovable pets just waiting for their furever families. Hendricks County Animal Shelter is located in a clean modern facility in Danville, Indiana. We have knowledgeable friendly team members who would like nothing more than to help you find your newest family member. At our facility we do everything that we can to help you adopt a great pet. We are also rescue friendly.

Assessor's Office

The Assessor’s Office is responsible for estimating the market value in use for each parcel of real property in the county. Currently Hendricks County has over 76,000 parcels. The State of Indiana determines the procedures, rules and regulations that all 92 countries must adhere to in the development of estimates of market values in use. The estimate of value in use becomes the assessed value (AV). An assessed value is determined for each parcel on an annual basis.  The Assessment date is January 1^st of every year.

The Assessor’s Office in addition to determining assessed values for real estate, is responsible for the development of Business Personal Property assessed values.  Hendricks County has approximately 7,000 business personal property parcels.

PRESS RELEASE

The Hendricks County Assessor’s Office will be mailing the 2022 Notice of Assessment of Land and Structures (Form 11) by Friday, April 29, 2022. The assessed value on the Form 11 is the starting point for calculating annual property tax payments which will be due in 2023.  THIS IS NOT A BILL, but rather a Notice of Assessment change from 2021 to 2022.  Your assessment is not static.  Assessed values may change when there is new construction, additions, remodeling, land use changes or due to annual adjustments based on market trending.

Every year valid market sales from the previous 12 months are compared to the assessed values.  The way we determine the true tax value for the 2022 assessment year is based on market value sales of properties between the dates 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021.   The assessment will go up, down or remain the same depending on the “trend” of the market. 

Assessment increases for the 2022 assessment year can be attributed to updated cost table values, changes to the property determined during reassessment and annual adjustment factors, based on skyrocketing sale prices.  Our internal analysis established a median assessment increase of around 12%.

In a recent article from the Indy Star, data was analyzed from Realtor.com and found that the median sale price for residential property in Hendricks County increased by 19.55% from a year ago.  Monthly statistics from F.C. Tucker Company revealed the Year-to-Date home sale prices for central Indiana increased by 15.3%.  Additionally, the Year-to-Date average sales price for Hendricks County, from March 2021 to March 2022, increased by 17.2%.  As a comparison, for the same YTD time period, Boone County sales prices increased 16.1 %, Putnam County’s increased by 31.7%, Morgan County’s increased by 10.8% and Marion County’s increased by 18.1%.  

If you do not believe that your new assessment is reflective of market value, please do not wait until you receive your tax bill in the Spring of 2023 to file an appeal.  An appeal filed in 2022 will be reviewed for the 2022 pay 2023 assessment year.  Appeals are year specific, based on the assessment year.  Therefore, if you have an appeal on file for a previous year that has not yet been addressed and you believe that the current assessment is not reflective of the current market value, you will need to file a new appeal for the current year.  Multiple year appeals will be reviewed simultaneously.

***The Deadline to file a 2022 Residential or Commercial/Industrial Appeal is June 15, 2022***

To file an appeal, complete a Form 130, found under Forms on the Assessor’s page of the county website at www.co.hendricks.in.us.  Please include any recent sale information, the requested value & the reason for the appeal.  If you have a recent appraisal, you may submit a copy for review along with the Form 130.  The 2022 Property Record Cards (PRC) can be found from the home page of the county website, on the left side under Quick Links, click” View, Print, Pay Taxes”, search for the property by name, address, or parcel number.  Once identified, the PRC is linked to the icon on the right.

New this year and for your convenience, the County Assessor has partnered with Beacon Schneider to bring you a useful on-line tool that will allow you to not only file an assessment appeal, but also provide you with current and appropriate sales comparison data.  Instructions for how to file for an assessment appeal is available on the Assessor’s page of the county website, under the sub-category of Appeals.  This will show you a step by step guide for filing an appeal on-line, as well as, provide you with appropriate comparison data.

Auditor's Office

The Hendricks County Auditor's Office Provides the Following Services:

Property Tax

The Auditor’s office staff works closely with the Assessor and Treasurer’s office to complete these processes.  Segregation of our duties is determined by law and designed for transparency and fairness.

• All property tax deductions, including homestead, mortgage, veteran’s, blind & disabled, geothermal and Over Age 65
• Calculation of all property tax statements for real property, personal property, and mobile homes
• Correction of errors on all property tax statements and refunds
• Administration of tax abatements
• Administration of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Areas
• Semi-annual settlement of all property taxes to the appropriate taxing units
• Maintains ownership records for all real estate within the county, handling transfers, splits, combining, and annexations
• Works with Treasurer to hold annual Tax Sale

To view more detailed information about your property, e-file for your deductions, or to pay your bill click here: Property Tax Info

Financial Responsibilities

The Auditor’s staff and Treasurer’s office maintain separate accounting records to ensure proper use of public funds.  All claims for payment are approved by the County Commissioners, while the County Council authorizes the amount of money that can be spent by each department.

• Payroll for all county employees is done by the auditor’s office
• Withholding and payroll deductions
• Maintains over 500 fund ledgers and drain maintenance ledgers
• Accounts Payable – auditing and processing all claims submitted by departments
• Accounts Receivable for all types revenue
• Preparation of W-2’s and 1099’s
• Annual report and fixed assets
• Secretary to County Commissioners and County Council
• Official keeper of minutes, ordinances, contracts, and bonds
• Administration and reporting of all county grants
• Preparation of Salary Ordinance
• Distribution of all other taxes, including: Adjusted Gross Income Tax, Economic Development Income Tax, Wheel  and Sur Tax, Excise Tax and Financial Institution Tax

To view additional financial documentation that may not be available on our website, you can access the Department of Local Government Finance's website here: Hendricks County DLGF

Chief Public Defender's Office

Clean Water

Computer Center

Welcome to Hendricks County Computer Center. For more information on the services provided, please contact our office.

Coroner

Employee Roster

Rick Morphew- Coroner                         rmorphew@co.hendricks.in.us    317-718-2910

Dan Chubb- Chief Deputy                      dchubb@co.hendricks.in.us        317-718-2910

Courtney Wells- Administration              cwells@co.hendricks.in.us           317-718-2910

County Clerk

Welcome to Hendricks County Clerk's Office Webpage

	The Courthouse can only be entered through the West Security Entrance . Link to list of PROHIBITED Items in the Courthouse. Click on the map to get directions to the Courthouse from your location. *NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED in SUPERIOR COURT 5

(Click links below for more information)

Family Promise Rent Assistance for Lanlords & Tenants

Allpaid 

The Simple Way to Pay

(NOT FOR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS)

FEES

HOW TO E-FILE A CASE

   JURY DUTY

 MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

   PUBLIC COURT RECORD SEARCH  

TAX WARRANT SEARCH

VOTER REGISTRATION/ELECTION INFORMATION

County Commissioners

Welcome to Hendricks County Commissioners. For more information on the services provided, please contact our office.

Officials:

District 1 - Bob Gentry bgentry@co.hendricks.in.us
Townships: Center, Clay, Eel River, Franklin, Marion, Middle, Liberty, Union

District 2 - Dennis Dawes ddawes@co.hendricks.in.us
Townships: Brown, Lincoln, Washington (North)

District 3 - Phyllis A. Palmer ppalmer@co.hendricks.in.us
Townships: Guilford, Washington (South)

Administrator to the County Commissioners: R. Todd McCormack tmccormack@co.hendricks.in.us

County Council

Officials:
   

    David Cox, District 1   -  dcox@co.hendricks.in.us
    Larry Scott, District 2  -  lrscott@co.hendricks.in.us
    Brad Whicker, District 3 - bwhicker@co.hendricks.in.us
    Eric Wathen, District 4  -  President - ewathen@co.hendricks.in.us
    Kendall Hendricks, At Large - khendricks@co.hendricks.in.us
    Larry Hesson, At Large  -  lhesson@co.hendricks.in.us
    David Wyeth, At Large  - dwyeth@co.hendricks.in.us

The County Council meets regularly each month on the First Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Meetings will be held at the Hendricks County Government Center, 355 South Washington Street, Danville, Indiana. 

Any questions concerning meeting times or places should call 317-745-9315 (Nancy) 

or 317-745-9342 (Tami).

County Courts

Welcome to the Hendricks County Court System.

For more information on the Courts and our services provided, please browse through the links under "In This Department."

Trial Court Calendars

County Museum

Welcome to Hendricks County Museum

Mission Statement:

"The mission of the Hendricks County Historical Museum is to collect, preserve and interpret items relating to the people, places and events of Hendricks County and to stimulate public interest in the heritage of the county through education, exhibits and special programs."

For all the latest news and events, please visit our Website!

Cypress Manor

A Residential Care Facility

Owned and Operated by the People of Hendricks County 

Established 1868

MISSION: Cypress Manor exists to serve the indigent of Hendricks County who are in need of residential care and supportive services.

VISION: Cypress Manor will encourage independence and motivate each resident to make decisions aimed at achieving the highest possible level of self-sufficiency.

VALUES:

Cypress Manor Values:

• Community: Cypress Manor was built by a decision of the Hendricks County Commissioners as a County Home in 1868, for the purpose of serving the needs of Hendricks County’s indigent population. We serve the community and invite participation of the citizens of Hendricks County in the role of volunteers to ensure the vitality of our service as well as provide an outlet for charitable activities.
• Respect: While Cypress Manor serves the indigent of Hendricks County, we will respect the personal dignity of each resident. We will also respect each employee and value them as an important part of the care structure we provide.
• Communication: Cypress Manor will provide a communication system involving each resident and all internal and external care providers. We will ensure residents are informed of issues pertinent to their care and quality of life. All care providers are vital to this commitment and we will ensure they are informed of matters affecting those who receive their care.
• Progress: Cypress Manor will commit to the progress of each resident through coordination of services and methodical follow-up with treatments as prescribed by care providers. Cypress Manor will seek to maintain a forward-thinking mindset in relation to the well being of each resident.
• Service: Above all, Cypress Manor is a service-oriented facility. This orientation will be apparent in all facets of our operation and will be consistently demonstrated in our staff and Administration as we fulfill the duties of our employment. This service orientation will be conditioned by the express purpose of fulfilling the values stated above.

Emergency Management

“The mission of Hendricks County Emergency Management Agency is to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and coordinate recovery from catastrophic events that may occur. This is accomplished through planning, creating policies and procedures, and ongoing work towards minimizing the impact of these events within the county. The Emergency Management Agency continually strives to prepare for catastrophic events with the goal of timely restoration of services and to return the county to normalcy as soon as possible if a disaster strikes.”

https://www.facebook.com/pages/hendricks-county-emergency-management-agency/172412409620819

Officials: 

Director - Dawn Mason - dmmason@co.hendricks.in.us

Government Links:

National Weather Service Indianapolis, Indiana 

Indiana Department of Homeland Security 

Emergency Management Ordinance

Preparedness Links:

American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis 

Ready.gov Preparedness Information

Weather/ Radar Links:

The Weather Channel

Weather Underground

Traffic/Roadway Conditions Links:

Indiana Department of Transportation

Travel Advisory Map

Amateur Radio Links:

Hendricks County Races

Hendricks Co. Amateur Radio Society

Hendricks Co. ARES

Floodplain Information:

Doppler Radar

Floodplain Management

Flood Insurance Rate Maps 

FEMA Map Service Center

Stream-Gage

Engineering Department

The Engineering Department, in conjunction with the Highway Department, has responsibility for the design, construction, and maintenance of County owned assets including roads, bridges, and County-owned buildings.  In addition to those functions, it administers Hendricks County’s GIS program, and all plats and subdivisions to be recorded are submitted through the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department assists with drainage issues throughout the County, as well as participating in the review and approval of plats and subdivisions with the Planning and Building Department.

For more information, please visit our Highway Department. 

To place a service request for road or bridge repairs/maintenance, click HERE.

Facilities Management

The Facilities Management Department reports to the Board of Commissioners for Hendricks County. The Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning and execution of all activities related to the maintenance, renovation, new construction, energy management, life safety, custodial, and grounds keeping services of all designated County buildings and properties.

Mission Statement

The Facilities Management Department serves the citizens of Hendricks County by providing professional facilities services and cost effective stewardship of the County's physical assets in support of the County's goal to provide public services in a well-maintained, safe, effective and comfortable environment.

To place a request for Maintenance or Custodial services, please call the main office number:  317-745-9236.

For after hours or EMERGENCY services please call the Facilities Manager (317-430-7774) or Assistant Facilities Manager (317-800-9195). 

Fairgrounds Complex

The Hendricks 4-H Fairgrounds provides the following services:

• Location for the annual Hendricks County 4-H Fair.
• Location of the County Extension Office.
• Location of Conference Facilities.

For more information, please visit our Website

Health Department

Mission Statement 

The mission of the Hendricks County Health Department is to protect the Hendricks County community through public health promotion and disease prevention.

Vision Statement 

The Hendricks County Health Department will lead the Hendricks County community to optimal health.

Values to OPTIMAL Health

Outstanding: Excellence in all we do.

Professional: We responsively approach all people with significance, understanding, compassion and dignity. We deliver our exceptional and comprehensive programs with informed and well trained employees.

Teamwork: We work together for the benefit of the community through the distribution of information, resources and ideas to achieve a common goal.

Innovative: We creatively apply the most advanced technology, information and research to be an extraordinary leader in public health.

Motivated: We strive to provide the highest quality services through collaboration and individual actions.

Accountable: We run effective and efficient programs with the public’s trust and resources.

Leadership: We provide inspiring leadership to facilitate and coordinate community health improvement solutions. We are a catalyst for a positive change in public health.

Hendricks County Recycling District

Welcome to Hendricks County Recycling District. For more information on the services provided, please contact our office or visit our Website.

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News & Notices

• Public Notice of Election Board Hearing - May 13 2022
• Commissioners' Board Appointment Application
• 4-26-22 Drainage Board minutes

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Upcoming Events

• Commissioners' Meeting
  May 24 at 9:00 AM at Hendricks County Government Center
• Memorial Day - County Offices Closed
  May 30 at 12:00 AM
• Commissioners' Meeting
  June 14 at 9:00 AM at Hendricks County Government Center
• Regional Sewer Board Meeting
  June 14 at 10:30 AM at Hendricks County Government Center
• Commissioners' Meeting
  June 28 at 9:00 AM at Hendricks County Government Center
• Independence Day - County Offices Closed
  July 04 at 12:00 AM
• Commissioners' Meeting
  July 12 at 9:00 AM at Hendricks County Government Center
• Regional Sewer Board Meeting
  July 12 at 10:30 AM at Hendricks County Government Center

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Useful Links

• Public Notice of Election Board Hearing - May 13 2022
• Commissioners' Board Appointment Application
• 2022 Primary Election Summary
• 2021 Cognitive Skills Classes
• Public Notice of Election Board Hearing - April 29, 2022
• Resident Personal Property Inventory Sheet Male and Female
• Community FAQ following 3/16/22 Warehouse Fire
• Fire FAQ

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Services

• AA Meetings
• Children's Bureau
• Connect 2 Help (211)
• Contact the County
• Criminal History Request
• Employment Information
• Families First
• Firearms Dealers License Fees
• Hendricks County Technical Standards - Including Appendix D

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