Welcome to Vanderburgh County government's website. Here you will find news about what's happening in Vanderburgh County as well as information on each of our Departments and Elected Officials.

To see how taxes and other public dollars are budgeted and spent by Vanderburgh County or other local units of government go to the Indiana Gateway for Government Units.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES OR COMPLETE APPLICATION 

Submit a Question to Vanderburgh County

2025 Vanderburgh County Holiday Schedule

The City of Evansville, Indiana, was founded in 1812 on a scenic bend in the Ohio River. With a population of nearly 121,000 people in the city limits and more than 300,000 people in the metropolitan area, Evansville is the third-largest city in Indiana. Evansville is the social and economic hub for our region, which includes Southwest Indiana, Southeast Illinois and Northwest Kentucky.

City government offices are primarily located at the Civic Center Complex, One N.W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Civic Center is closed Saturday and Sunday and on most federal holidays. CLICK HERE FOR HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT. 

Job Opportunities

City of Evansville - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Evansville Water & Sewer Utility - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Evansville Fire Department - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Evansville Police Department - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

If you have a hearing or speech impairment and use a TTY (Teletypewriter) device, the City of Evansville recommends using the 7-1-1 Telecommunications Relay Service. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

The Indiana Gateway for Government Units shows how taxes and other public dollars are budgeted and spent by Evansville and other local units of government. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GATEWAY.

Welcome to the Vanderburgh County Auditor's website!

Vanderburgh County Auditor:

Theresa Bassemier

Announcements:

Tax Information is available on the Treasurer's website.  The previous year's taxes will show at the bottom. Installments are due May 10, 2024 and November 12, 2024.

Gateway Summary - Indiana Transparency site for local government

County Commission Meetings          

• 2025 Meeting Schedule

County Council Meetings

• 2025 Meeting Schedule

County Council Approved Budgets*:

• 2025 Council Approved Budget 

*Previous budget versions are located on the left under In This Department, select the County Council tab.

To listen and view the live streaming of County Commission or County Council meetings, click here.

To review and listen to prior meetings, click on the link below and select the appropriate category:

• Granicus Video Archives of County Meetings

Self Service Sites: 

Employee Self-Service for Vanderburgh County Employees 

If you are an employee of Vanderburgh County, click here to access the Self-Service feature. For more detailed instructions on how to access your employee information, click here.

Our Location:
Room 208 Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Evansville IN 47708-1880

Office Hours:
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed holidays.)

Contact us:
(812) 435-5293
Auditor's Office Directory

Animals brought in during 2022: 3556 dogs and cats
(Also, rabbits, chickens, pot-bellied pigs, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles, snakes, birds, and more.)

Run requests 2022: 7659

Assistant Superintendent:  Heather McDaniel

Secretary/Dispatcher:  B. Hildenbrand  

Animal Control Officers: 7   

LICENSE & PET ADOPTION

• All animals adopted are required to be in compliance with the Adoption Policy of Animal Care and Control:
  • Dogs and cats must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and licensed, if required.
  • For additional details, contact Animal Care & Control
• City residents are required to obtain a City Animal License for dogs/cats/ferrets.
• Residents living outside the city limits are not required to obtain a City Animal License.
• View animals currently at the shelter at www.24petconnect.com  

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Click here to view our holiday schedule

About us

The Building Commission serves the residents of the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Our mission is to ensure all structure and property within in Vanderburgh County is designed, built and maintained in a safe manner. 

Residential Rooftop Solar

Click this link "Residential Rooftop Solar" to find a Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Checklist. 

Permitting

The Building Commission ensures all Building Codes and Regulations are met during all phases of Building Construction, which includes any alteration, repair, and building on residential, commercial, and industrial projects taking place within Vanderburgh County.  All projects should begin by contacting the Area Plan Commission to check for requirements they may need prior to you requesting your Building Permit.  

ONLINE PERMITTING - CLICK ON THE BLUE, "CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT" , AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN.

To check the status of a permit or inspection, print permits or Certificates of Occupancy, visit THIS WEBSITE and enter only the application number in the last fillable box before hitting 'search'.  When your permit details appear on the next page, hit 'Details' at the far right side of the information. Here, you can see permit details, scheduled and completed inspections, and print related documents.

If you are a contractor ready to schedule an inspection, you can call (812) 436-7867 or email inspectionrequests@evansville.in.gov 

To view permit history by area, visit THIS WEBSITE. You can search by permit type or area on an interactive map.

Inspection Requests 

If you are a contractor ready to request an inspection, you can email @inspectionrequests@evansville.in.gov or call 812-436-7867

Contractor Licensing
These requirements protect the owner and all that hold an interest in the project. Bond and Insurance information is maintained within the Building Commission office via the License Clerk. Continuing Education is also approved through the License Clerk.

Please click the "Contractor Licensing" heading above to view information on renewing your license. 

Floodplain Management
Floodplain management is an important service to assist in keeping your project protected from nature. Building Commission officials work in close partnership with the State of Indiana and the Federal Government to promote safe and preventative building practices. Contact FEMA at https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program or www.floodsmart.gov to learn about flood insurance.

Inspection Requests

To request an inspection online, email inspectionrequests@evansville.in.gov. To request an inspection via phone, dial 812-436-7867.

Property Maintenance Enforcement
Property Maintenance is the administration and enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code.
Property Maintenance Enforcement regulates Existing Structures, Weeds, and Trash/Debris ordinances. Report Weeds over 9", items outside that were not designed for outdoor use, and dilapidated existing structures.

Project Management
Project Management Services are offered through the Building Commission to assist owners and/or representatives, developers, and contractors through the entire permitting process. 

Rental Registry
Rental registry is the registration of residential buildings. 
2025 Rental Registry deadline is May 10th 
Online & Mail-in Registrations will be accepted  March 11^th – May 10^th

^{CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM}

Any questions can be sent to rental@evansville.in.gov

Burdette Park is a municipally owned and operated facility, governed by the Vanderburgh County Commissioners. The park is comprised of approximately 180 acres of scenic rolling hills in southwestern Indiana. Burdette Park staff are dedicated to providing a safe, recreational, and educational environment for patrons of all ages.

Burdette Park is located just west of Evansville, Indiana, a short distance from the Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois border, a short drive from Interstate 64, and just a brief expressway drive from Highway 41.

PARK INFORMATION

• Security-patrolled day and night. Enjoy basketball, tennis, hiking, fishing, and our many playground and picnic areas, free of charge.
• Campground has separate restrooms, showers, and coin-operated laundromat.
• Refreshments, snacks, and ice available throughout the park.

Click Here to Make a Reservation Today!

First Judicial Circuit

The Indiana Constitution directed the General Assembly to divide the State into judicial circuits, and provided that a Circuit Court would be established in each circuit. Presently, the boundaries of 90 Indiana Circuits are co-extensive with the boundaries of a particular Indiana county. There are two less populated counties which share a circuit. The boundaries of Indiana's First Judicial Circuit are the same as the boundaries of Vanderburgh County. The First Judicial Circuit Court is commonly known as the Vanderburgh Circuit Court.

Judge Ryan D. Hatfield was elected to the office of Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge in 2024 for the term beginning in 2025. In addition, Celia M. Pauli was appointed as Vanderburgh Circuit Court Magistrate Judge in July 2020.  Ryan C. Reed was appointed as Vanderburgh Circuit Court Magistrate Judge in September 2020. Joshua G. Orem has served as Vanderburgh Circuit Court Magistrate Judge since his appointment in 2024. Approximately two-thirds of the cases heard in Vanderburgh Circuit Court are felony criminal matters and approximately one-third are civil matters. Vanderburgh Circuit Court is responsible for Grand Jury proceedings and the County Law Library. Also, Vanderburgh Circuit Court manages the Adult Felony Probation Department and the Alcohol Abuse Probation Services / Drug Abuse Probation Services (AAPS/DAPS).

Judge Ryan D. Hatfield is one of the Supervising Judges of Vanderburgh County Treatment Court.

Conveniently located within the city limits of Evansville, Indiana, the two city cemeteries have been serving families for more than 160 years.

• Locust Hill Cemetery is located along Kratzville Road north of Diamond Avenue, west of North First Avenue.
• Oak Hill Cemetery & Arboretum is located off Highway 41 just north of the Lloyd Expressway.

For genealogical research, we ask that all genealogical and map requests be made in advance via email or phone so we can look-up the information for you ahead of time and have it waiting in our office for pick up.

Locust Hill Cemetery Available Listings

Oak Hill Cemetery Available Listings

Welcome to the Office of City Clerk Laura Windhorst

As an elected official, City Clerk Laura Windhorst has proudly represented the City of Evansville since 2012 and continues to focus on customer service and citizen engagement.  Mrs. Windhorst has sought out ways to improve the public’s accessibility to city meetings and records, online payment methods, and opportunities to serve the community.  

The City Clerk’s Office is divided into four divisions of responsibility:  City Clerk, City Council, Parking Meter Department, and Ordinance Violations Bureau.  The City Clerk serves as the head of each division and is responsible that duties are executed as prescribed by law. 

City Clerk

Principal duties include:

• Issuing meeting notices to Council, Council Committees, representatives, and the public.
• Delivering to the Mayor, ordinances and resolutions which require action of the Mayor.
• Keep the corporate seal and affix it to documents required to bear it.
• Publish the municipal code according to the requirements of local and state code.
• Accept and process originals of ordinances and resolutions to be considered by City Council.
• Administer the oath to members of the fire and police departments and various boards and commissions.

City Council

Serving as clerk to the City’s legislative body, the City Council, the City Clerk is custodian of all City Council’s official records including ordinances, resolutions, and meeting memoranda.  All ordinances and resolutions to be considered by City Council must be filed with the Clerk and are prepared for the agenda and distribution to council members.  This office is also responsible for the maintenance and publishing of the official Evansville Municipal Code as well as City Council meeting notices, agendas and memoranda. 

The City Clerk prepares the Council Chamber for City Council meetings by posting agendas, distributing information and queues live streaming.  At the City Council meetings, the City Clerk joins City Council members being seated at the dais while journaling the proceedings of the meeting, including members in attendance, the substance of each motion made, the name of the member making and seconding each motion, the ayes and nays on each roll-call vote taken, and whether each voice is carried. 

After passage of ordinances and resolutions by the City Council, the City Clerk is responsible for attesting City Council President’s signature, affixes the corporate seal, and delivers the documents to the Mayor for action.

The City Clerk assists in presenting City Council applicants who wish to serve on boards and commission. 

Parking Meter Department

The Parking Meter Department is headed by the City Clerk.  The City Clerk is responsible for all activities and municipal functions connected with the Parking Meter Dept., the collection of fines, supervision of Parking Meter Dept. personnel, and maintenance of the parking meter system.

Ordinance Violations Bureau

The Ordinance Violations Bureau processes citations issued for violations of the Municipal Code, collects fines, ensures City representation and proper witnesses for court proceedings, and prepares court documents for filing all small claims for the City.

Please visit the County Clerk's website for information regarding the following:

• Marriage Licenses
• Traffic Tickets/Misdemeanor
• Small Claims
• Court Matters
• Child Support

To request vital records (birth/death certificates), contact the Vanderburgh County Health Department.

Inquiries regarding city finances should be directed to the City Controller's Office.

For Records Requests including but not limited to:

• Any OPEN zoning, building or fire code violations
• Any Variances, Special Permits or Conditions
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Site plans

Please e-mail the Mayor's Office at jatkinson@evansville.in.gov

To contact the City Clerk's Office, click here.

The City Controller serves as the chief financial officer for city government and manages the Finance Department.

The Controller’s primary responsibilities are to:

1. Prepare separate accounts for city departments and record balance receipts and disbursements
2. Authorize warrants for payments and record transactions
3. Issue payroll and account forms for all departments
4. Maintain records of bonds and indebtedness and authorize payments and record issuance
5. Set the manner of salaries for payments
6. Report to city legislative body as required by law
7. Manage finances, report financial statements and accounts and invest funds
8. Issue city licenses and collect revenues
9. Audit all city accounts and restricted funds
10. Prepare annual budget for fiscal body and annual report of fund balances, receipts and disbursements to the state

CONTROLLER OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to serve the City of Evansville citizens, taxpayers, and stakeholders by providing quality financial planning and management through the adoption of adequate and responsible legal and up-to-date policies and guidelines. Our goal is to always serve with integrity, accountability, consistency, and professionalism.

CITY OF EVANSVILLE BUDGET

Click the links below to see the 2024 City of Evansville Budget:

• 2024 City of Evansville Revenue Budget - ADOPTED
• 2024 City of Evansville Expenditure Budget - ADOPTED

The Common Council of Evansville (often referred to as the City Council) is the legislative and fiscal body for city government.

The Common Council of Evansville (often referred to as the City Council) is the legislative and fiscal body for city government.  The Council’s nine members are made up of one representative from each of the City’s six Council districts and three at-large members.  View a map of the six wards here or visit our Ward & Neighborhood Lookup page to search by address.  Members are elected officials who serve for four-year terms.

As the legislative body, the Council has the exclusive responsibility of passing or changing local laws (known as ordinances), resolutions, orders, and motions for the City’s government. As the fiscal body, the Council has the authority to levy certain taxes and it has the sole responsibility of adopting a City budget each year.  The Council also appoints members to certain boards and commissions that serve the community in various areas.

Indiana has what is called a “strong mayor” system, so the mayor has most of the executive and administrative power over the city’s daily operations.  The mayor appoints or removes department heads and has veto power over ordinances passed by the Council.  Nevertheless, the Council has the ultimate authority for funding and all money spent on behalf of City taxpayers.

During budget season – which typically occurs in the fall – the mayor will propose to Council a detailed budget for all City departments, taking into account revenue sources and restrictions on how money from each revenue source can be used.  By state law, Council can cut any of the mayor’s spending proposals, but generally Council cannot add any spending to the budget. State law also requires that the budget be balanced.  Therefore, the City will receive estimates of tax revenue from the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) and all spending must stay within the DLGF’s projected revenue.

After a budget has passed, City departments will frequently find the need to reallocate funds for different uses, either within the same department or to different departments.  These transfers and appropriations require Council approval.

All ordinances and resolutions must be introduced by Council members. Citizens can take part by approaching a Council member with an idea or proposal for an ordinance or resolution.  These proposals are introduced into the Council and are assigned to the appropriate committee for consideration.  Committees hold a public hearing to receive citizen input, then decide to table the ordinance or bring it before the entire Council.  When an ordinance is passed by the Council, it is then sent to the Mayor for signature or veto. The Council may override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote.

One frequent – and sometimes controversial – request before Council concerns zoning.  The City is divided into districts or zones with each having their own regulations and rules for how the land may be used.  Over time, residents and City officials find the need to change some districts, or rezone them, which requires Council approval.  Rezoning requests first appear before the Area Plan Commission and receive a recommendation for approval or denial.  This recommendation is then passed on to Council, which has the final authority over rezoning requests.

Regular Council meetings typically occur on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 301 of the Civic Center, subject to change with holidays. Check the agenda prior to each meeting to ensure you have the correct time and date.

All business before the Council must be filed with the Office of the City Clerk. The Clerk is the keeper of the record for the Council and maintains the City Code of Ordinances. To contact the Common Council or the City Clerk, please call the City Clerk's office at (812) 436-4992.

Welcome to Evansville, Indiana City Engineer's Office

Office Functions

The City Engineer's Office prepares design work and construction contracts for improvements to streets, storm sewers and sidewalks. Requests for improvements to these facilities are evaluated individually and alternative solutions are formulated to develop the most cost effective means of addressing problems. The City Engineer's Office operates under the Board of Public Works, where bids are received and contracts are awarded for these improvements.

The City Engineer's Office provides full inspection on each contract awarded through the Board of Public Works, monitoring construction to insure that workmanship and materials are in conformance with the written plans and specifications.

Street Paving Program -City of Evansville Announces 2025 Road Projects

Inspects streets for condition and develops annual plan for repair and maintenance of existing streets; prepares program for bidding; oversees operations of paving contractors for compliance with construction specifications of the program; maintains records of street maintenance for review for future needs.

Plan Review and Approval 

Reviews and approves plans for new streets and drainage facilities within proposed subdivisions constructed by private developers; plans are reviewed for compliance with standards; monitors construction of facilities after approvals are given; reviews plans for all new commercial development for impacts on existing traffic patterns and drainage facilities; comments on rezoning requests.

Lloyd Expressway Pedestrian Bridge - Created and Provided by Matt Schriefer

April 2023: Updated office name to Human Resources, formerly known as Administrative Services

Personnel/ Labor Relations

Negotiates contracts with unions; provides advice and consultation for contract administration; investigates employee grievances; reviews disciplinary action; approves requests for Family and Medical leave; oversees salary and benefits administration, affirmative action and EEO; posts job openings and accepts applications; implements personnel policies for compliance to laws, ordinances and rules; develops training programs and completes salary surveys.

Safety

Oversees workers compensation; develops and implements programs and monitors work sites and public facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations; provides safety training; investigates accidents, property damage and employee/public concerns; coordinates physicals and drug testing for prospective employees and administers program for random drug testing for employees with CDL s.

Payroll

Conducts City payroll transactions and processes employee payroll checks; makes proper deposits; prepares reports for deduction listings, taxes and retirement; files all state and federal reports; handles FICA and PERF breakdowns; works with County Clerk s office regarding child support and garnishments; responds to all Orders to Appear, Interrogatories and Subpoenas; answers payroll related questions and receives from employees changes in name, address, etc.; and prepares monthly survey for Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Insurance

Submits employee claims and transmits payments for health and life insurance; serves as liaison between employees, administrators and health agencies; authorizes payments of claims; answers employees requests concerning interpretation of coverage, explanation of policy plans; administers COBRA including employee notification of coverage options and costs; submits disability and death benefits forms and distributes checks; prepares billings, claim vouchers and payments to departments and administrators; tracks, researches and compares information to determine costs and make fiscal projections

The Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court is established by the Indiana State Constitution to serve as the record keeper for the Constitutionally created Court. The Clerk is elected by the residents of Vanderburgh County and is limited to serving two consecutive terms. The Clerk of the Circuit Court also serves as the Secretary to the County Election Board which is responsible for conducting all elections in the county including the certification of results. 

The Clerk serves as trustee of child support collections ordered by the Court and paid through the Clerk's Office, and also acts as the chief financial officer of the Courts by collecting, disbursing, and reconciling monies related to court. The Clerk collects filing fees, court costs, and judgment monies in civil cases and infraction cases, fees and fines for county jurisdictions, deferral and pretrial diversion fees, and bail bond monies ordered by the Courts.

We hope that you will find the information on this website useful in using the Clerk's Office. Our staff is ready to assist you in any way. Please call or visit our office if the information you seek is not found on this website.

To access public case records for free, follow this link: mycase.in.gov

Computer Services is a joint department that provides information technology and support to the City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County.   The department is managed by the Chief Information Officer.

For over 15 years, the City and the County have outsourced the support of their technical environment with management and oversight provided by the CIO. The current contracted vendor for these services is Advanced Network & Computer Services, Inc.

The City and County utilize a variety of technology platforms, services, and applications in an effort to provide efficient customer service.  Examples of these service systems include email, financials, payroll, GIS, and electronic records management.

GIS MAPS AND APPLICATIONS HOMEPAGE

County Extension Director – Meagan Brothers

Office Manager – Susan English

Services offered: 4-H, Horticulture, Youth Development, Health, Foods & Nutrition, Human Development, Resource Management

More information to be added.

Justin Elpers

President

District 2

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Amy Canterbury

Vice-President

District 3

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Mike Goebel

Member

District 1

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Information

The Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County are the chief executive and the legislative body of the County government.  County Commissioners are a three-member board elected to four-year terms. The Commissioners represent three separate districts (in which they reside) but are elected by the voters of the entire County.  Districts 1 and 3 are elected in Presidential election years, and District 2 is elected in Presidential mid-term election years.  The Vanderburgh County Commissioners have a wide range of executive and administrative authority.  Among the duties and responsibilities are the following:

• Develop and adopt policies, approve contracts, resolutions, and ordinances governing the unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County and the functions of County government
• Maintain all county-owned property
• Authorize the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges including those bridges within the town boundaries
• Lead the development of economic development projects and programs to attract business and retain jobs in Vanderburgh County
• Oversee several departments which report directly to the County Commissioners including the following:  Burdette Park, County Engineer, Health Department, County Highway Department, Old National Events Plaza, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Soil & Water Conservation District, Superintendent of County Buildings, Veterans Services, and Department of Weights and Measures
• Serve with the County Surveyor as members of the County Drainage Board
• Serve on the Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District Board
• Make appointments to boards, commissions, and other agencies, as provided by law

For more information on the services provided, please contact our office.

Boards

The Board of Commissioners makes appointments to various boards and commissions that assist in the operations of the County.  We are always interested in people who want to give their time and talents to these positions. Click HERE for board information and to apply online now. 

Meetings

You are invited to attend the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County.  Meetings are open to the public, and citizens are welcome to address the Commissioners during the public comment section of the meeting. Vanderburgh County Drainage Board meetings are held immediately following the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County.  Click HERE for additional information including a list of meeting dates.  Click HERE to view live and archived meetings online.

Job Opportunities

Interested in working for Vanderburgh County?

Click HERE to view job openings and apply online. 

Office Staff

Laura Tomes, Chief Deputy - lvtomes@vanderburghgov.org

Rachel Jones, Administrative Assistant - rjjones@vanderburghgov.org 

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The Vanderburgh County Coroner's main duty is to investigate deaths. 

Coroner: Bryan L. Underwood

Chief Deputy Coroner: Amy Miller 

Deputy Coroner: Debbie Smith

Deputy Coroner: Keith Mosby

• + 12 Part-time Deputy Coroners 
  
  • On-call after hours and weekends

The following is a list of deaths the Coroner is required to investigate.

• Known or suspected suicide deaths
• Known or suspected homicide deaths
• Known or suspected accidental deaths
• Deaths of unidentified person
• Unknown cause of death of infants and children 
• All unexpected deaths
• Natural deaths where no attending physician is present at the time of death
• All work related deaths