Tippecanoe
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Tippecanoe

County

Territory

  • officials recorded 2
  • partly recorded 5
  • nothing recorded 7
GEOID
18157
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:in/county:tippecanoe
POP
190,456 (2025)
CENTER
40.3886, -86.8941
SOURCE
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Government of Tippecanoe

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Tippecanoe itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.

Area Plan Commission
0/0 seats recorded

No seats recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals
0/0 seats recorded

No seats recorded.

Organization 33

Departments

  • The Area Plan Commission provides planning services for the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette, the Towns of Battle Ground, Clarks Hill and Dayton, and unincorporated Tippecanoe County.

  • Assessor Assessment

    Access property tax and assessment records and find contact information for the County Assessor.

  • Auditor Finance

    Contact the Tippecanoe County Auditor in Lafayette for property tax calculation, homestead deductions, property transfers, county payroll, and budget reports

  • The Tippecanoe County Building Commission office reviews and issues permits for building construction, fills, demolitions, and electrics.

  • Cary Home for Children uses an individualized approach to prepare youth for successful re-entry to the community.

  • Community Corrections is a community based program with the purpose of providing a Diversion from commitment to the Department of Correction (DOC) or local incarceration for the felony offender.

  • The Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office (TCCOR) mission is to provide competent, efficient, and quality services in determining cause of death and manner of death in unusual circumstances.

  • The Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts is a county-elected official and serves as an officer of the court and manager of court information. The Office of Clerk is established by the Indiana Constitution.

  • A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained community volunteer that speaks up for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the Tippecanoe County court system.

  • Learn more about substance abuse assessments and referrals.

  • The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides computer technology, security, solutions and support for the Tippecanoe County Government as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to government agencies, businesses and the public.

  • The Board of Election and Registration provides voter registration services for the county, administers county and municipal election activities, and assists with establishing precincts and boundaries.

  • The Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) provides services and equipment in response to any emergency, man made or natural, in a direct or supporting role to the citizens of Tippecanoe County and any other area within the State of Indiana as called upon to do so by recognized authorities.

  • The Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds website provides information on events, venue rentals, and community activities in Lafayette, Indiana.

  • The Tippecanoe County Highway Department strives to build and maintain our roadway infrastructure such that the transporting of people, goods, and services is comfortable, efficient, and safe. We will continue to work to improve the transportation infrastructure for the citizens of Tippecanoe County.

  • Human Resources Human Resources

    The Human Resource Department maintains the personnel file and employment information for each employee, administers all employee benefits offered by the county, and recruits/refers applicants to the hiring departments.

  • It is the mission of the Community Corrections' Juvenile Alternatives Program to provide the Juvenile Court and local schools with viable alternatives for youth through the use of intervention, mediation, supervision, and education services.

  • It is the purpose of the Tippecanoe County Parks and Recreation Board to administer, program and maintain, acquire, and expand large open space parks and recreation facilities for all county citizens.

  • The Tippecanoe County Probation Department supervises both adult and juvenile offenders—administering community-based supervision programs, intake services, and probation oversight to support rehabilitation and public safety.

  • The Public Defender's office represents indigent clients who are appointed by the courts. Cases include adults and juveniles charged with crimes, juveniles charged with status offenses, individuals charged with probation violations, and other miscellaneous types of cases.

  • The Tippecanoe County Recorder's Office preserves many of the communities most important records, ranging from land ownership, home mortgages, and neighborhood covenants to business names and military discharge documents.

  • The Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a legal subdivision of state government, the only local unit of government responsible for coordinating the conservation of our soil, water, and related natural resources.

  • Surveyor Public Works

    The Surveyor's Office oversees all section corners throughout the county, supervises the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of county drains and ditches, reviews and inspects all new residential, commercial and industrial developments for compliance with the County Stormwater Ordinance.

  • Find legal forms and discover contact information for the Tippecanoe County Courts.

  • The Tippecanoe County Health Department promotes public health and safety through disease prevention, health education, and community services. It provides vital records, environmental health oversight, and public health programs for residents.

  • The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office provides public safety services including E‑911 dispatch, patrol, corrections, animal control, inmate services, and a crime‑tips app to connect with the community.

  • Tippecanoe Villa Human Services

    Tippecanoe Villa, a home in the country. Located on the rolling prairie just north of West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Villa is not just another residential care facility. The Villa is set on a beautiful sprawling property flanked by an orchard on one side and a charming white barn on the other.

  • Treasurer Finance

    The County Treasurer is the custodian of all monies belonging to the county. Disbursements of monies with the proper orders issued and attested by the County Auditor.

  • Veteran's Services Human Services

    The Veteran Services Office assists veterans in obtaining federal and state VA benefits. Some of the federal benefits include compensation, medical, pension, and education.

  • Main page for the department of Weights and Measures

  • The Tippecanoe County WIC is a supplemental nutrition program committed to improving the health of eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, nutritious foods, and breastfeeding support.

  • The Zoning Enforcement Department investigates written and signed complaints of violations of the Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance.

Services 26

  • Apply for a Building Permit Building Commission
  • Apply for a County Job Human Resources
  • Apply for a Highway Right-of-Way or Driveway Permit Highway Department
  • Apply for a Marriage License County Clerk's Office
  • Apply for an Indiana Firearm License Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
  • Apply for a Property Tax Exemption (Form 136) Assessor
  • File a Property Assessment Appeal (Form 130) Assessor
  • Get Help With Veterans Benefits Veteran's Services
  • Look Up a Jail Inmate Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
  • Order a Birth or Death Certificate Tippecanoe County Health Department
  • Pay a Traffic Ticket County Clerk's Office
  • Pay Court Fees and Fines County Clerk's Office
  • Pay Court Services (Alcohol & Drug Program) Fees Court Services
  • Pay Probation Fees Probation Department
  • Pay Property Taxes Online Treasurer
  • Register to Vote Elections & Voter Registration
  • Report a Pothole or Road Problem Highway Department
  • Report a Stray or Problem Animal (Animal Control) Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
  • Report a Zoning Violation Zoning Enforcement
  • Request Court Records or a Marriage Certificate Copy County Clerk's Office
  • Request Reassessment After a Disaster (Form 137R) Assessor
  • Request Sheriff's Office Records (Police, Crash, Jail) Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
  • Reserve a Campsite at Ross Camp Parks & Recreation Department
  • Search Recorded Documents (Deeds and Mortgages) Recorder
  • Search the Sex & Violent Offender Registry Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
  • Send Money to an Inmate Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office

Within Tippecanoe

Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.

jurisdictions
17
agencies
32
bodies
8
officials
8
Name Agencies Bodies Officials
Lafayette 1 1 0
West Lafayette 14 1 1
Battle Ground 1 1 0
Shadeland 5 3 7
Dayton 9 1 0
Otterbein 1 0 0
Clarks Hill 1 1 0
Americus 0 0 0
Buck Creek 0 0 0
Colburn 0 0 0
Lafayette School Corporation 0 0 0
Montmorenci 0 0 0
Romney 0 0 0
Stockwell 0 0 0
Tippecanoe School Corporation 0 0 0
West Lafayette Community School Corporation 0 0 0
West Point 0 0 0