Washington

Organization 27

Departments

• Washington County Animal Shelter Animal Services

  The Lester C Howick Animal Shelter works to lower animal nuisance problems in the county and to return animals to their homes or place them for adoption; runs a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program. Surrenders by appointment only. Stray animal concerns: Animal Control at (479) 444-5700.

  (479) 695-3450 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Archives

  Maintains historic county records, including land records 1834-1991 and marriage records 1845-1941, at the Historic Courthouse. Open Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00pm.

  (479) 444-1543 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Assessor Assessment

  Determines the fair market value of all property in Washington County and maintains the county's parcel records. Personal property must be assessed before May 31st each year.

  (479) 444-1500 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Attorney Legal

  (479) 973-8415
• Washington County Buildings & Grounds Public Works

  (479) 444-1699
• Washington County Circuit Clerk Clerk

  Records real estate documents, files court documents for civil, domestic relations, criminal and juvenile cases, collects court fines and fees and child support payments, and files orders of protection.

  (479) 444-1538 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Circuit Courts Courts

  Circuit Court Divisions I through VIII serving Washington County, including Division III (Juvenile) at the Juvenile Justice Center and Division IV (Drug Court) at the Historic Courthouse.

  www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Clerk Clerk

  The official bookkeeper of county government: voter registration and absentee and early voting at the Courthouse; marriage licenses, DBA certificates and ministers' certificates of record; clerk for the County Court and Circuit Court Probate Division; secretary to the Equalization Board.

  (479) 444-1711 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Collector Finance

  Collects real estate and personal property taxes supporting schools, cities, roads, jails and county expenses. Taxes are due by October 15th each year.

  (479) 444-1526 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Comptroller Finance

  Handles the daily financial operations and budgeting of Washington County, assists departments with purchasing and accounting, and publishes budgets and audit reports.

  (479) 444-1708 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Coroner

  Determines the cause and manner of deaths in Washington and Madison counties.

  (479) 444-1730 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Department of Emergency Management Emergency Management

  Coordinates mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery from disasters; activates the County Emergency Operations Center; provides 911 administration, addressing and GIS mapping services; runs the Search & Rescue team.

  (479) 444-1722 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Election Commission Elections

  Coordinates and administers federal, state, and local elections in Washington County. Meetings are open to the public and live-streamed on YouTube.

  (479) 444-1766 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Grants Administration

  Responsible for the financial and program administration of grant assistance sought, received or accounted for by Washington County.

  (479) 444-1895 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Human Resources Human Resources

  (479) 444-1728 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Information Technology Information Technology

  (479) 444-1649
• Washington County Judge's Office Administration

  The County Judge is the chief executive officer of Washington County government: approves disbursement of appropriated funds, operates the county road system, administers ordinances enacted by the Quorum Court, has custody of county property, accepts grants, and hires county employees except those of other elected officials.

  (479) 444-1700 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Juvenile Detention Police

  (479) 444-1670
• Washington County Library System Library

  A consortium of eight libraries (Elkins, Farmington, Greenland, Lincoln, Prairie Grove, Springdale, West Fork, Winslow). Fayetteville Public Library is not a member.

  (479) 442-6253 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Planning Planning

  Facilitates all land development outside city limits in Washington County: floodplain development permits, large scale developments, lot splits, subdivisions, property lotline adjustments, conditional use permits, communication tower permits, and certified survey review. The county does not enforce building codes for single-family homes or agricultural buildings in unincorporated areas.

  (479) 444-1724 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Procurement

  Obtains goods and services for all county departments, facilitates the bid process and publicly opens sealed bids, and tracks county inventory, contracts, and court orders.

  (479) 444-1707 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Legal

  The 4th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's office is responsible for all criminal prosecution of state crimes in Washington and Madison counties.

  (479) 444-1570 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Public Defender Legal

  Provides representation to persons accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford private counsel in the Fourth Judicial District (Washington and Madison counties). Public defenders are appointed by the judge at arraignment.

  (479) 444-1595 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Road Department Public Works

  Maintains over 500 miles of paved and over 500 miles of gravel county roads: chip and seal, asphalt overlay, crack sealing, gravel grading, pothole patching, snow and ice removal, storm clean up, and right-of-way maintenance. After-hours emergencies: Sheriff at (479) 444-5700.

  (479) 444-1610 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Sheriff's Office Police

  The Sheriff is the chief enforcement officer of the courts, conservator of the peace in the county, and has custody of the county jail (Washington County Detention Center).

  (479) 444-5700 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Treasurer Finance

  The disbursement officer of the county: receives revenue, distributes money to taxing entities, invests county funds, prepares checks, and presents monthly financial reports to the Quorum Court.

  (479) 444-1717 www.washingtoncountyar.gov
• Washington County Veteran Services Human Services

  Helps veterans and their families apply for federal VA benefits (disability, pension, aid and attendance, survivor and burial benefits), file changes, and reach other government resources.

  (479) 444-1767 www.washingtoncountyar.gov