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Layers
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
- census tiger
Government of Tippecanoe
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Tippecanoe itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.
No seats recorded.
No seats recorded.
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2023–2026
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2023–2026
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2023–2026
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2025–2028
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2023–2026
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2026–2029
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2025–2028
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2024–2027
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2026–2029
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2025–2028
Organization 33
Departments
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Area Plan Commission (APC) Planning
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.
765-423-9242 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Assessor Assessment
Access property tax and assessment records and find contact information for the County Assessor.
765-423-9255 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Auditor Finance
Contact the Tippecanoe County Auditor in Lafayette for property tax calculation, homestead deductions, property transfers, county payroll, and budget reports
765-423-9207 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Building Commission Planning
The Tippecanoe County Building Commission office reviews and issues permits for building construction, fills, demolitions, and electrics.
765-423-9225 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Cary Home for Children Human Services
Cary Home for Children uses an individualized approach to prepare youth for successful re-entry to the community.
765-474-4616 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-742-1279 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-420-7607 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
County Clerk's Office Clerk
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.
765-423-9326 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-423-9109 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Court Services Courts
Learn more about substance abuse assessments and referrals.
765-423-1172 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Department of Information Technology Information Technology
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.
765-423-9357 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Elections & Voter Registration Elections
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.
765-423-9303 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Emergency Management
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.
765-742-1334 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
The Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds website provides information on events, venue rentals, and community activities in Lafayette, Indiana.
765-269-4033 tippecanoecountyfairgrounds.com -
Highway Department Public Works
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.
765-423-9210 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-423-9376 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-474-4616 Ext. 2731 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Parks & Recreation Department Parks & Recreation
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.
765-463-2306 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Probation Department Courts
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.
765-423-9290 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Prosecutor's Office Legal765-423-9305 tcprosecutor.com
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Public Defender Legal
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.
765-423-9214 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Recorder Clerk
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.
765-423-9352 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Soil & Water Conservation District Environment
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.
765-474-9992 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-423-9228 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Tippecanoe County Courts Courts
Find legal forms and discover contact information for the Tippecanoe County Courts.
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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.
765-423-9221 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-423-9388 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-463-3662 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-423-9273 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-742-1796 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Main page for the department of Weights and Measures
765-423-9794 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
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.
765-420-9999 www.tippecanoe.in.gov -
Zoning Enforcement Planning
The Zoning Enforcement Department investigates written and signed complaints of violations of the Tippecanoe County Zoning Ordinance.
765-423-9242 www.tippecanoe.in.gov
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 |