Lorain

Organization 32

Departments

• Charles Berry Bascule Bridge Transportation

  Operates the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge, providing safe passage to commercial and recreational vessels and monitoring vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the bridge.

  440-244-2137 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Clerk

  Appointed by the Board of Commissioners; sets Board agendas, schedules public hearings and records all actions of the Board in the Commissioners' journals. Handles public records requests and board appointment applications.

  440-329-5103 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County 9-1-1 Emergency Management

  Provides 24-hour emergency dispatching services for police, fire and EMS.

  440-329-5444 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Administrator Administration

  The chief executive official of Lorain County, coordinating and overseeing the departments under the control of the Board of Commissioners.

  440-329-5111 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Auditor Assessment

  Elected county auditor: property appraisal, real estate transfers, tax rates and settlement, homestead exemptions, dog and vendor licensing, and weights and measures. Office hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  440-329-5207 loraincountyauditor.gov
• Lorain County Board of Elections Elections

  Conducts elections and maintains voter registration in Lorain County. Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (hours may vary during election season).

  (440) 326-5900 www.voteloraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Clerk of Courts Courts

  Office of the elected Clerk of Courts: Court of Common Pleas case records, e-filing, payments, auto titles, passports and notary commissions.

  440-329-5624 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Community Development Planning

  Serves Lorain County residents through community development initiatives: smart growth, economic vitality, development and redevelopment, fair housing, CHIP and CDBG programs, planning and zoning, and watershed management.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Convention & Visitors Bureau Economic Development

  Promotes happenings, attractions and lodging in and around Lorain County.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Coroner

  Office of the elected Lorain County Coroner.

  440-774-7300
• Lorain County Dog Kennel Animal Services

  The county facility for temporarily housing stray and unwanted dogs; offers dog adoption and redemption. Closed Sundays, Mondays and legal holidays.

  440-326-5995 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management

  The Lorain County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security plans for natural and man-made disasters.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Engineer Public Works

  Elected county engineer: county roads and bridges, ditch maintenance, highway garage, tax map and the county sanitary department; issues right-of-way and hauling permits.

  (440) 329-5586 www.loraincountyengineer.gov
• Lorain County Facilities Management Department Public Works

  Operates, maintains and monitors all Lorain County-owned and -leased facilities.

  440-328-2222 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Fiscal Department Finance

  Monitors annual budgets, analyzes fiscal policy and assists elected officials and department heads in operating within current revenue availability.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Forensics Laboratory

  Crime and drug laboratory supporting courts, law enforcement and recovery programs.

  440-329-5635 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Human Resources Human Resources

  Provides employment, benefits, compensation, safety, training and employee relations for county departments under the Board of Commissioners.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Information Technology Information Technology

  Provides and services the county's IT infrastructure for elected officials, departments and agencies.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Job & Family Services Human Services

  Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services: child support, child care, and cash, food (SNAP) and medical assistance.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Port Authority Economic Development

  Lorain County Port Authority, which also operates the Lorain County Land Bank.

  440-328-2326 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Probate Court Courts

  Probate Court: estates, guardianships, marriage licenses and other probate matters.

  (440) 329-5175 probate.loraincounty.com
• Lorain County Prosecutor's Office Legal

  Office of the elected Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney.

  440-329-5389 www.lcprosecutor.com
• Lorain County Public Health Health

  Lorain County's public health agency (general health district): vital statistics, environmental health and community health programs.

  440-322-6367 www.loraincountyhealth.com
• Lorain County Recorder Clerk

  Elected county recorder: records and preserves deeds and other property documents, veteran discharges and IDs. Hours M-F 8 AM-4 PM.

  (440) 329-5148 www.loraincountyrecorder.gov
• Lorain County Records Retention Center Clerk

  Provides storage, retrieval, document processing and legal disposal for semi-active and inactive county government records. Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

  440-326-4868 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Regional Airport Transportation

  County airport under the authority of the Board of Commissioners and the County Administrator; open 24 hours daily.

  440-323-7000 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Sheriff's Office Police

  Office of the elected Lorain County Sheriff, including the county correctional facility.

  440-329-3709 loraincountysheriff.com
• Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Utilities

  The county solid waste management district established under Ohio law; runs community outreach and the collection center.

  440-329-5440 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Stormwater Management District Environment

  Partners with the Commissioners, County Engineer, Prosecutor and member townships to monitor water quality, eliminate illicit discharges and maintain storm water infrastructure; holds ditch petition viewings and hearings.

  www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Transit Transportation

  Provides public transportation in Lorain County, including fixed-route bus and ViaLC microtransit.

  440-329-5525 www.loraincountyohio.gov
• Lorain County Treasurer Finance

  Elected county treasurer: collects real estate, special assessment and manufactured home taxes and safekeeps county funds. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  (440) 329-5787 loraincountytreasurer.gov
• Lorain County Workforce Development Agency Workforce

  Provides workforce services to employers, job-seekers and youth; operates OhioMeansJobs Lorain County. Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm.

  440-324-5244 www.loraincountyohio.gov