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      1. Community Resource Guide
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        9. Resource List-AA&D
      2. County Governance
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      7. Demographics
        1. Demographics At-A-Glance
      8. Locations and Hours
      9. Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values
      10. Parks
        1. Historic Courthouse
        2. Parks and Open Space
    2. Advisory Boards and Committees
      1. Adjustment and Appeals
      2. Audit Advisory Committee
      3. Child Protection
      4. Community Corrections Advisory Board
      5. Community Development Block Grant
      6. Family Homeless Prevention
      7. Groundwater Advisory Committee
      8. Historic Courthouse Advisory Committee
      9. Community Development Agency
      10. Library Board
      11. Mental Health
      12. Personnel Board of Appeals
      13. Parks and Open Space Commission
      14. Planning Advisory Commission
      15. U of M Extension Committee
      16. Veterans Rest Camp Association
      17. Watershed Districts and Water Management Orgs
      18. Workforce Development Board
      19. Vacancies
    3. Budget
    4. County Attorney
      1. About Us
      2. Annual Report
      3. Civil Division
      4. Criminal Division
      5. Juvenile Division
      6. Victim / Witness
      7. Community Outreach
      8. Request a Speaker
      9. Data Practices
      10. Helpful Contacts
      11. Public Information
      12. Training
      13. Sealing Criminal Records to Enhance Justice
      14. Initial Court Appearances
      15. Sentencings
      16. Press Releases
    5. County Board
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. County Board Meeting Webstream
      3. Archived Meeting News Releases
      4. Board Meeting Guide
      5. Legislative Priorities
      6. Mission, Vision, Goals, and Values
      7. Ordinances and Codes
        1. Washington County Development Code
    6. County Sheriff
    7. Courts
    8. Departments
      1. Accounting and Finance
        1. Bond Ratings
        2. Core Services
        3. Financial Documents and Reports
      2. Administration
        1. Budget
        2. Bids and Proposals
        3. Newsletter home
        4. Ordinances and Codes
        5. Programs and Reports
          1. Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Aid
          2. Capital Improvement Plans
          3. Comprehensive Plan
          4. Land and Water Legacy Program
          5. Natural Resources Planning
          6. Performance Measurement
          7. Residential Survey
          8. Strategic Plan
          9. Energy Planning
        6. Pandemic response
        7. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
        8. Redistricting
        9. Countywide Fee Schedule
      3. Community Corrections
        1. Adult Services
          1. Decision Points
          2. Moving On
          3. Thinking For A Change
          4. Cognitive Behavioral Interventions-Substance Abuse
        2. Intern / Volunteer
        3. Juvenile Services
          1. Community Options Program
          2. VOICES Program
          3. Afternoon Academy
        4. Sentence To Service
      4. Community Services
        1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
        2. Adult Protection
        3. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
        4. Child Care Assistance
        5. Child Care Licensing
          1. Background Studies
          2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Providers
            1. Adult Foster Care Licensing
            2. Child Care Licensing
            3. Child Foster Care Licensing
          3. Equipment Recalls
          4. Forms
          5. Licensing Fees
          6. Parent Information
          7. Potential Provider Information
            1. Benefits
            2. Child / Adult Ratios for Licensed Child Care
            3. Legally Unlicensed Child Care
            4. Licensing Process
          8. Rules and Regulations
          9. Training
          10. Training Requirements
          11. Coronavirus Updates - Child Care Providers
        6. Child Support
        7. Children's Services
          1. Adoption Services
          2. Child Protection
            1. Investigations
          3. Parent Support Outreach Project (PSOP)
          4. Truancy
            1. Diversion Program
            2. AIM - Attendance Intervention Meeting (Attorney)
            3. Ages Under 12 - Educational Neglect Services
            4. Ages 12-15 - Truancy Diversion Services
            5. Ages 16-17 1/2 - Truancy Diversion Svs (Attorney)
        8. Crisis Response
        9. Disabilities
          1. Adult / Child / Senior
          2. Intellectual and Developmental
        10. Economic Support
          1. Child Care Assistance Program
          2. Food Support/SNAP
          3. Medical Assistance
            1. Applying for a Health Care Program
          4. Cash Programs
          5. Emergency Assistance Programs
          6. Emergency Programs Due to COVID-19
        11. Family Support Grant (FSG)
        12. Foster Care Licensing
          1. Adult
            1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
            2. Licensing Process
            3. Licensed Adult Foster Care Providers
              1. Adult Foster Care Provider Training
              2. Background Study Information
                1. NETStudy Link
              3. Guidance for Compliance
              4. Useful Information
            4. Forms
            5. Rule and Statutes for AFC
            6. Coronavirus Updates - AFC Providers
          2. Child
            1. Main Page
            2. Cultural Competency
            3. Training
            4. Support Group
            5. Forms and Resources
        13. Homeless Resources and Housing Information
        14. Mental Health
          1. Adult Mental Health
          2. Children's Mental Health
        15. Person-Centered Culture and Practice
        16. Veterans Service Office
          1. Getting Started
          2. Federal Benefits
          3. State Benefits
          4. Local Resources
          5. Non-Washington County Residents
        17. Transportation
        18. Workforce Development
      5. County Attorney
        1. About Us
        2. Annual Report
        3. Civil Division
        4. Criminal Division
        5. Juvenile Division
          1. Truancy
            1. Ages Under 12 - Educational Neglect Services
            2. Ages 12-15 - Truancy Diversion Services
            3. AIM - Attendance Intervention Meeting
            4. Ages 16-17 1/2 - Truancy Diversion Services
        6. Victim / Witness
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Guide for Testifying
          3. Financial Crimes
        7. Community Outreach
          1. Attendance Intervention Meetings
          2. Auto Theft Prevention and Awareness
          3. Burglary Prevention
          4. Senior Safety Tips
          5. Sex Trafficking
        8. Request a Speaker
        9. Data Practices
        10. Helpful Contacts
        11. Public Information
        12. Training
        13. Sealing Criminal Records to Enhance Justice
        14. Initial Court Appearances
        15. Sentencings
        16. Press Releases
      6. Court Administration
      7. Human Resources
        1. ADA or Americans With Disabilities
        2. Employee Benefits
        3. Job Opportunities
        4. Working at Washington County
        5. New Employee Forms
      8. Information Technology
      9. Law Library
        1. For Attorneys
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        3. Continuing Legal Education
          1. Previous Courses
        4. Help
          1. How to Find a Lawyer
          2. Informational Videos
          3. Legal Assistance and Legal Organizations
        5. Hours and Location
        6. Legal Advice Clinics
          1. Other clinics
        7. Legal Resources
          1. Legal Forms
          2. Public Records, Verdicts, and Briefs
      10. Library
      11. Property Records and Taxpayer Services
        1. Assessment and Values
          1. Electronic Homestead Application
          2. Homestead Fact Sheets and Applications
            1. Homestead Information
            2. MN Department of Revenue Fact Sheets
            3. Property Tax Program Fact Sheets and Applications
          3. Homestead Information
            1. Homestead Fact Sheets and Applications
            2. MN Department of Revenue Fact Sheets
            3. Property Tax Program Fact Sheets and Applications
          4. Appraisal Topics
          5. Assessment Reports and Sales Statistics
          6. Assessor Duties
          7. Property Characteristics Search
          8. Prop Tax Programs Fact Sheets & Applications
            1. Homestead Information
            2. Homestead Fact Sheets and Applications
            3. MN Department of Revenue Fact Sheets
        2. Elections
          1. Absentee Voting
          2. Campaign Finance
          3. Candidate Filing
          4. Election Results
          5. Election Judge Information
          6. Election Judge Training
          7. Polling Place Finder
          8. Sample Ballots
          9. Voter Registration
        3. Property Tax
          1. Aggregate Tax
          2. Calculating Property Taxes (Tax Calculator)
          3. Delinquent Property Taxes
          4. New Homeowner Information
          5. Property Tax Administrators
            1. Calendars
            2. Forms
            3. Levies and Rates
            4. Reports and Misc
            5. Parcel Reports
            6. Special Assessments
            7. Tax Impacts
            8. Tax Settlement Reports
              1. Aggregate Tax Reports
                1. 2021 Aggregate Tax
                2. 2020 Aggregate Tax
                3. 2019 Aggregate Tax
                4. 2018 Aggregate Tax
                5. 2017 Aggregate Tax
                6. 2016 Aggregate Tax
                7. 2015 Aggregate Tax
            9. TIF
            10. Values
            11. eLearning
          6. Proposed Property Tax Notices
          7. Tax Forfeited Land
            1. Tax Forfeiture Process
            2. Sale Information
            3. Ways to Transfer Tax Forfeited Property
            4. Private Sales
            5. Repurchase
          8. Tax Rates
          9. Tax Statement Information
        4. Land Records and Recording
          1. Abstract
          2. Torrens
          3. Parcel Reports
          4. Recording Requirements
          5. Recording Fees
          6. Property Records Search (RecordEASE)
          7. Mortgage Registry and Deed Taxes
          8. Military Discharges
          9. Recording Documents Electronically
        5. Service and License Centers
          1. Drop Box Services
          2. Driver's License / State ID Cards
          3. Motor Vehicle
            1. Renewal of Registration Stickers
            2. Duplicate Registration/Plates
            3. Titles and Transfers
              1. Transfer of Minnesota Titles
              2. Transfer of Out of State Titles
              3. First Time Minnesota Registration
              4. Replacement Minnesota Title
            4. Specialized License Plates
            5. Disability Plates/Certificates
          4. Passports
            1. Passport Renewals
            2. Passport FAQ's - frequently asked questions
          5. DNR Registration / Game & Fish Licenses
          6. Locations and Hours
          7. Holiday Closings
          8. Payment Options
      12. Public Health and Environment
        1. Environmental Services
          1. Environmental Center
            1. Free Product Room
            2. Recyclables
            3. Food Scraps (Organics)
            4. Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
            5. One-Day Collection Events
            6. Shredding Events
            7. Batteries
          2. Environmental Health
            1. Healthy Homes
            2. Food Safety
            3. Green Government
            4. Public Health Nuisances
          3. Licenses and Permits
            1. Food Service Establishments
              1. Certified Food Manager Training
              2. Fact Sheets and Forms
              3. Food Safety
              4. In Case of Emergency
            2. Hazardous Waste
            3. Lodging
            4. Manufactured Home Parks / Campgrounds / Camps
            5. Septic
              1. Financial Assistance
            6. Solid Waste Regulation
            7. Swimming Pools and Spas
            8. Tobacco Sales
            9. Training
              1. Training
          4. Recycling and Waste Disposal
            1. Disposal Directory
            2. Environmental Center
            3. Recycling
              1. Household Recycling
              2. Business Recycling
              3. City Recycling Resources
              4. Event Recycling
              5. School Recycling
            4. Reduce and Reuse
            5. Food Scraps (Organics) Drop-off
              1. Residential Food Scraps Pick Up
            6. Yard Waste
              1. Northern Yard Waste Site
              2. Backyard Composting
            7. Education Resources
            8. Unused Medications
            9. County Environmental Charge
            10. Waste Planning for the Future
          5. Water Resources
            1. Abandoned Wells
            2. Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
            3. Contamination Areas
            4. Minnesota 3M PFAS/PFC Settlement
            5. Special Studies
            6. Water Consortium
            7. Water Tests
          6. Recycling & Energy Center
          7. Clean Energy Financing - PACE
        2. Public Health Services
          1. Birth Certificates
          2. Communicable Conditions
            1. COVID-19
              1. About COVID-19
                1. COVID-19 Research
              2. Vaccine Information
                1. Washington County Vaccine Clinics
              3. Get Tested for COVID-19
              4. Mental Health Support
              5. Community Resources
              6. Business Resources
            2. Immunizations
            3. Sexually Transmitted Infections
            4. Special Topics
            5. Ticks
          3. Death Certificates
          4. Family Health
            1. Car Seats
            2. Child and Teen Check-Ups
            3. Follow Along Program (FAP)
            4. Home Visits
          5. Healthy Communities
            1. LivingHealthy in Washington County
            2. Mental Health and Well-being
            3. Teen Health
            4. Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
          6. Public Health Emergency Preparedness
            1. Personal Preparedness
            2. Points of Dispensing (PODs)
            3. Provider Resources
            4. Medical Reserve Corps
          7. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
        3. How Do I...
          1. Find Information About Safe Swimming?
          2. Find a HHW Remote Collection?
          3. Find the Environmental Center?
          4. Get Free or Low-Cost Immunizations?
          5. Get My Water Tested?
          6. Make a Referral for Home Visiting?
          7. Public Health Achievement Award
          8. Qualify for WIC?
          9. Recycle or Dispose of...?
        4. Assessment and Planning
          1. Community Health Assessment
          2. Center for Community Health
          3. Health Data
          4. Plans
        5. Newsletters
        6. Resource Guides
        7. Students and Volunteers
        8. Training Opportunities
          1. Addiction, Recovery and the Justice System
      13. Public Works
        1. Parks
          1. Improvement Projects
          2. Natural Resource Management
          3. Parks & Trails
          4. Photo Contest
          5. Programs & Events
            1. About
            2. At-Home Activities
            3. Bird Hikes
            4. Calendar of Events
            5. Full Moon Programs
            6. Historic Courthouse Events
            7. Story Strolls
            8. WinterFest
            9. Winter Constellations
          6. Planning
            1. About
            2. Master Plan Documents
            3. Single Track Trail Planning
            4. Square Lake Park Master Plan
          7. Recreation
            1. Swimming Beaches
          8. Reservations & Permits
            1. About
            2. Camping
            3. Gathering and Meeting Spaces
              1. About
              2. Historic Courthouse
              3. Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
              4. Picnic Pavilions
              5. Ravine Landing at CGRRP
              6. Reservations & Permits
            4. Online Reservations
            5. Special Use Permits
            6. Vehicle Permit Information
          9. Support Your Parks
          10. Washington County Historic Courthouse
            1. Parks Homepage
            2. Educational Programs
            3. Events
            4. Exhibits
            5. History
            6. Tours
            7. Rental Inquiry
            8. Volunteer
        2. Survey
          1. Services
            1. Certificates of Survey
            2. Map Sales
            3. Parcel Search
            4. Plat Review
            5. CIC Review
            6. Torrens Review
          2. Survey Data
            1. 2-foot Contours
            2. Aerial Photos
            3. County Coordinates
            4. Data Map
              1. Section Worksheets
              2. Data Map
            5. Fractional Sections
            6. Map Products
              1. Washington County Highway Map
              2. School Districts
              3. Watershed Districts
              4. Parcel Maps
              5. Metadata
                1. Digital Orthophotos
                2. Municipal Boundaries
                3. Parcel Data
                4. PLS Corners
                5. Road Centerlines
                6. School District Boundaries
                7. Watershed District Boundaries
            7. Parcel Maps
            8. Recorded Plats
          3. Archives
            1. NAD27 Worksheets
              1. Forest Lake T32-R21 (NAD27)
              2. Scandia T32-R19,20 (NAD27)
              3. Hugo T31-R21 (NAD27)
              4. May Twp. T31-R19,20 (NAD27)
              5. Grant T30-R21 (NAD27)
              6. Stillwater T30-R20 (NAD27)
              7. Lake Elmo, Oakdale T29-R21 (NAD27)
              8. Baytown, West Lakeland T29-R20 (NAD27)
              9. Woodbury T28-R21,22 (NAD27)
              10. Afton T28-R20 (NAD27)
              11. Cottage Grove - T26,27 - R21,22 (NAD27)
              12. Denmark T26,27-R20,21 (NAD27)
            2. Recorded Plats
            3. U.S. Public Land Survey Records
          4. Products & Fees
            1. Digital Orthophoto and Contour Data Fees
            2. Digital Parcel Data Fees
            3. Hard Copy Print Fees
            4. Ordinances, Manuals, Plat Books, and Maps
            5. Parcel Search Fees
            6. Plat Review Fees
          5. About Survey Division
        3. Transportation
          1. Local Option Sales Tax
          2. Permits
          3. Road Maintenance
          4. Signal Issue Reporter
          5. Swing-Away Style Mailbox
          6. Traffic
          7. Transit/Regional Rail
            1. About
            2. Regional Rail Property and Permits
            3. Transitway Corridor Planning
              1. About
              2. Regional Transit Projects
              3. Existing Transit Service
              4. METRO Gold Line
              5. Newport Transit Station
              6. Transportation
          8. Transportation Projects
          9. Wheelage Tax
        4. Zoning and Land Use
          1. Advisory Boards
            1. Board of Adjustment and Appeals
            2. Planning Advisory Commission
          2. Comprehensive Plan
          3. Development Code
          4. Zoning Maps
          5. Zoning Permits
      14. Sheriff's Office
        1. About Us
        2. Contact Us
        3. Emergency Management 
        4. Employment
        5. Fingerprint Services
        6. Forms & Applications
        7. Gun Permits
        8. Investigations Division
        9. Jail Division
          1. Inmate Information
          2. Juvenile Detention
          3. Turning yourself in on a warrant
          4. Jail Programs
          5. PREA
          6. Daily Jail Booking Report
        10. Law Enforcement Public Data Requests
        11. Medication Drop Off
        12. Patrol Division
          1. Crime Prevention
          2. K-9 Unit
          3. Patrol Forms
        13. Policies
        14. Special Projects Division
          1. Court Security
          2. Water, Parks & Trails Unit
        15. Special Services Division
          1. 911 Communications Center
          2. Records Unit
          3. Civil Unit
          4. Property & Evidence
        16. Volunteer Opportunities
        17. Warrant Search
    9. Data Practices
    10. Elections
    11. Employment
    12. Observed County Holidays
    13. Ordinances and Codes
    14. Related Governments
      1. Cities and Townships
      2. School Districts
      3. Watershed Districts and Management Organizations
      4. University of Minnesota Extension Service
      5. Washington Conservation District
      6. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District
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  3. Doing Business

    1. Bids, Quotes, and Requests for Proposals
    2. Economic Development
    3. Licenses
      1. Child Care Licensing
      2. Food Service Licensing
      3. Foster Care Licensing
      4. Hazardous Waste Licensing
      5. Lodging Licensing
      6. Manufactured Home Parks / Campgrounds / Camps
      7. Pools and Spas Licensing
      8. Tobacco Sales Licensing
    4. Notary
    5. Ordinances and Codes
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  4. Services

    1. Assistance
    2. Disability
    3. Elections
    4. Emergency Management
    5. Environment
    6. Library
    7. Mental Health
    8. Parks and Open Space
    9. Protection
      1. Adult Protection
      2. Child Protection
    10. Public Health
    11. Public Safety
      1. Community Corrections
      2. County Attorney
      3. Sheriff's Office
    12. Property and Taxation
    13. Records and Licensing
    14. Substance Abuse
    15. Transportation
    16. Truancy
    17. Veterans Services
    18. Workforce Development
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Ask...
      1. A Reference Question
    2. Apply For...
      1. Business License
      2. Campground License
      3. County Highway Permit
      4. Food Service License
      5. Hazardous Waste License
      6. Job
      7. Lodging License
      8. Manufactured Home Park License
      9. Marriage License
      10. Passport
      11. Pool / Spa License
      12. Septic Permit
      13. Tobacco Sales License
      14. Youth Camp License
      15. Assistance
        1. Child Care
        2. Food
      16. Child Support
      17. Homestead
      18. Property Tax Programs
      19. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
      20. Social Services
    3. Contact…
      1. County Staff
    4. Download...
      1. Library eBooks or eAudiobooks
    5. File...
      1. Credential of License or Ordination
      2. Notary Commission
    6. Find...
      1. County Budget
      2. County News
      3. County Road Construction
      4. Election Results
      5. Library Books, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines
      6. Mandates and Core Functions
      7. Property Tax Information
    7. Get...
      1. A Library Card
      2. My Water Tested
    8. Join...
      1. Advisory boards, commissions
    9. Obtain...
      1. Birth Certificate
      2. Death Certificate
      3. Library Card
      4. Marriage Certificate
      5. Tranportation Permit Application
    10. Pay...
      1. Property Taxes
    11. Record...
      1. A Document
    12. Register...
      1. To Vote
    13. Renew My...
      1. Driver's License
      2. Motor Vehicle Registration
    14. Report...
      1. A Pothole on a County Road
      2. Roadkill on a County Road
      3. Abuse
        1. Adult
        2. Child
      4. An Emergency
      5. Fraud
      6. A traffic signal malfunction
    15. Subscribe To...
      1. Appraisal Information
      2. Construction Updates
      3. Property Records
    16. View...
      1. County Budget
      2. County Events
      3. County Maps
      4. County News
      5. Mandates and Core Functions
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  6. Feature Links

    1. County Board
    2. Community Services
    3. Employee Portal
    4. Environmental Center
    5. Library
    6. Parks and Open Space
    7. Property and Taxation
    8. Public Safety
    9. Public Works
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