Delaware County, Indiana

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Who owns a certain property?
You can utilize the Beacon website to view current property owners, past owners and other information. The Assessor's Office has property cards with some transfer history, however, old transfer books are kept in the Auditor's Office.
What is the square footage or acreage of a property?
The Beacon website has information on property acreage as well as building square footage.
If I (we) live in another state six months out of the year and in Delaware County the other six months, can I (we)file exemptions.
You are a resident in the State that you purchase your license plates and file income taxes, vote or drivers license, you can only file exemptions in that State.
Can a reverse mortgage be considered for a mortgage deduction?
Yes, you will need to have a statement from the mortgage company showing an outstanding mortgage debt.
How can I view past minutes from the Commissioners or Council meetings?
www.co.delaware.in.us
How can I view past ordinances or resolutions?
www.co.delaware.in.us
Who are the commissioners?
Effective January 1, 2015, Mr. James King, Ms. Sherry Riggin and Mr. Shannon Henry 765-747-7730
Who can claim tax sale surplus?
Only the owner whose property was sold in tax sale can claim the surplus. Anyone other than the owner has to petition the court to claim surplus. Even if a person has a power of attorney for the owner, he/she still has to petition the courts.
When can the owner claim for the tax sale surplus?
Surplus funds are not available until a tax deed has been issued by the court and that deed is recorded in the Delaware County Recorder's Office.
Who should I contact regarding tax sale?
contact Beth Neff at 765-747-7717
How Accurate are the GIS Property Lines on the Beacon Website?
GIS property lines are for reference only and are not a legal survey. Boundaries are based on a mix of sources, including legal surveys, deeds, and historical plat maps, when available. For accurate property boundary locations, contact a licensed Indiana Land Surveyor.
How do I find my property lines
You can view the approximate location of your property lines by visiting the Beacon GIS Site.
What maps are available of Delaware County?
There is a wide variety of map applications available for Delaware County and its communities. Visit the Office of Information & GIS Services for a full listing.
Can I download county GIS data?
Yes! Delaware County has an open data portal specifically for sharing GIS data!
When are Outdoor Warning Sirens Tested?
The Outdoor Warning sirens are tested every Friday at 11am, unless there is severe weather or the potential for severe weather in the area.
Besides 9-1-1, are any other numbers answered at the 9-1-1 Center?
Yes. The 9-1-1 Center answers not only 9-1-1 calls, but all other 7-digit numbers listed in the phone book as "non-emergency".
Where do I find out about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resources related to county services, facilities or filing a complaint?
ADA Resources, including complaint procedures and forms, can be found on the Human Resources Website, link below.
How do I find available job openings and apply for a position?
Job postings and applications are available through the Human Resource Page and at the link below.
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