Olmsted County Department Links and Numbers

Programs for parents and children (family home visiting, WIC Nutrition program, teen checkups, child car seats).
Child support.
Childcare assistance.
Child protection and welfare services.

Compost leaves at home or at the Olmsted County Compost Site located at 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester

County Community Corrections Dodge & Olmsted (D&O) Community Corrections | Olmsted County, MN

Community Corrections

In Case of Emergency:

Call 911

Immediate Crisis Response:

Phone: 507-328-6800

Contact Information:

Dodge County:

22 6th Street East, Department 252, Mantorville, MN 55955
Phone: 507-635-6198
Fax: 507-635-6194

Olmsted County:

151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Phone: 507-328-7200
Fax: 507-328-7951

Services:

Adult probation and supervision
Drug & Alcohol Response (DART) team
Diversity, Equity, and Community Outreach (DECO) team
Olmsted County Drug Court

County Elections https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/elections-and-voting

County Environmental Resources Environmental Resources | Olmsted County, MN

County Courts

Contact Information:

Minnesota Judicial Branch - Olmsted County District Court
- Olmsted County Government Center
- 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
- Phone: 507-722-7264
- Fax: 507-285-8996

Business Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Services:

Juror information
Court dates
Court calendar
Court fees

Environmental Resources

Contact Information:

Phone: 507-328-7070
Email: pwservice@olmstedcounty.gov

Services:

Air pollution (contact MPCA)
Illegal dumping
Trash hauler complaints
Excessive trash in neighbors’ yard/house (Outside of City Limits – Contact County Planning)

County Family & Support Assistance Family Support & Assistance | Olmsted County, MN

County Finance https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/finance

County Garbage & Recycling https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/garbage-recycling

County Housing Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) | Olmsted County, MN

Housing and Legal Aid

Open Rental Homes or Apartments:

Openings: Check Olmsted County website
Mark Engle is the Director of OCHRA--internal use only for this number 507-328-7150

Help Paying Rent:

Waitlists are currently closed but for Emergency Assistance, visit the Olmsted County website.

Landlord Issues:

Call Legal Aid of Olmsted County: 507-287-2036
Landlord/Tenant Hotline: 507-529-4111
City of Rochester administers all rental certificates.

County Human Resources Human Resources | Olmsted County, MN

County Parks Parks & Recreation | Olmsted County, MN

Parks

Contact Information:

Phone: 507-328-7070
Email: pwservice@olmstedcounty.gov

Specific Parks Contact:

Chester Woods Park: 507-328-7350 or chesterwoods@olmstedcounty.gov
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo: 507-328-7340 or oxbow@olmstedcounty.gov

Services:

Issues at the Lake Zumbro Boat Ramp (Contact DNR for boating complaints).
Wild animal orphaned or injured (Contact the Wildlife Rehab Center in Roseville MN, let nature take its course, or contact a local exterminator).
Complaints while visiting a county park or campground (noise, dogs, etc.).
Smoking policy at Olmsted County Parks.
Storm Shelter at the parks.
Organized deer hunts at the parks.

County Planning, Building & GIS https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/business/building-planning-gis

County Policy, Analysis & Communications https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/policy-analysis-communications

County Property Records & Licensing https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/property-records-licensing

Property Records & Licensing

I have a question about voting. Who can I speak with?
Olmsted County Elections 507-328-7650
Where can I pay my taxes?
Olmsted County Property Records 507-328-7636
Where can I homestead my property?
Olmsted County Property Records 507-328-7670
Where can I renew my driver’s license?
Olmsted County Vital Records 507-328-7660
Where can I get my birth certificate?
Olmsted County Vital Records 507-328-7660
Where can I record my real estate documents?

Olmsted County Property Records 507-328-7635

I have questions about getting a passport. Who can I speak with?

Olmsted County Passport Office- 507-328-7629

Health and Safety

Get Insurance:

Phone: 507-589-8649

Navigator Assistance for Insurance Paperwork:

Email: info@healthaccess.mn
Website: https://healthaccess.mn

Radon Test:

Website: Radon Test Request (olmsted.mn.us)

Water Test Kit:

Phone: 507-328-7495
Email: waterlab@olmstedcounty.gov

Open a Restaurant/Food Truck:

Phone: 507-328-7500, option 4
Email: planreview@olmstedcounty.gov

Contact WIC (Women, Infants, and Children):

Phone/Text: 507-328-7555

Get a Car Seat:

Phone: 507-328-7121
Email: PHcarseatservices@olmstedcounty.gov

Apply for Energy Assistance:

Three Rivers Community Action: 507-316-0610
Family Support & Assistance: 507-328-6500

Get a Bus Pass:

Location: Guiding Partners for Solutions, 2117 Campus Drive SE
Phone: 507-328-6325

Homeless Services Contact:

Housing Stability Team: 507-328-7175
ECHO Center: 206 4th ST SE Rochester, MN 55904

Apply for Section 8 or Public Housing:

Visit the Olmsted County website / HRA for updates

Southeast Regional Crisis Center:

Address: 2121 Campus Drive SE
Phone: 507-322-3019
Walk-ins: Yes

Crisis Line for Depression/Panic Attack/Anxiety:

Phone: 1-844-274-7472

Immediate Crisis Response/Behavioral Health Crisis:

Call non-emergency: 507-328-6800
Emergency: 911

County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Contact Information:

Phone: 507-328-7070
Email: swcd@olmstedcounty.gov

Services:

Well Water Testing
Soil health program
Tree and plant sale

County Public Health Services https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/public-health-services

Social Services

Contact Information:

Phone: 507-328-6400

Social Security Office:

Address: 206 Broadway Avenue S Suite 600, Rochester, MN
Rochester direct number: 1-800-405-3631
General Inquiry #: 877-405-3631
National: 1-800-772-1213
Website: my Social Security | SSA Welcome | Login.gov

County Public Works https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/public-works

Public Works

Contact Information:

Phone: 507-328-7070
Email: pwservice@olmstedcounty.gov

Services:

Debris on county roadway (Ex: Tree, deceased deer, car accident debris, garbage).
Concerns for speed limit on a county roadway.
Political signs in right of way.
Stop sign or road sign knocked over or missing on a county road.
County road construction complaints.
Icy roadways.

Community Resources

Locate Resources:

Website: Resources in the Community | Olmsted County, MN

Buy a paver for Soldier’s Field:

Phone: 507-328-2525

County Sheriff https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/sheriffs-office

County Veteran Services https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-departments/veteran-services

Veterans Services

Ride to VA Hospital:

Phone: 507-703-1139

VA Clinic:

Address: Old Fleet Farm Building, 3551 Commercial Drive SW
Phone: 507-252-0885

Join the VFW or American Legion:

VFW: 507-289-6818
American Legion: 507-282-1322

Copy of DD214:

Phone: 507-328-6355

Property Tax Exemption:

Phone: 507-328-6355

Verification of VA Compensation or Pension:

Phone: 507-328-6355

Pre-register for State Cemetery in Preston:

Phone: 507-328-6355 or 507-765-7320

Application for Veteran’s Home in Preston:

Phone: 507-328-6355 or 507-808-8910

Veterans Service Officer:

Phone: 507-328-6355
Website: Find a CVSO (macvso.org)

Homelessness Services:

Veterans: MACV’s Mission is to End Veteran Homelessness in Minnesota (mac-v.org)
Others: Olmsted County Housing Stability Team at 507-328-7175 or housingstability@olmstedcounty.gov
Website: Homelessness | Olmsted County, MN

Updated 8/14/2024 11:33 AM

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Olmsted County Department Links and Numbers