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What are the building codes?

Effective January 1, 2020, the North Dakota Building Code consists of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) published by the International Code Council (ICC). Williams County is also under the provisions of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC).

How do I pay a ticket?

Tickets issued by the Williams County Sheriff’s Office or the North Dakota Highway Patrol can be paid in person at the Clerk of Court, by mail, or online. The Clerk of Court is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm; they are located on the first floor of the Williams County Courthouse (205 … Continued

How do I apply for the Veterans Credit?

To receive the Disabled Veterans Credit, you must meet the eligibility requirements, submit an application, and provide proper military service documentation to the Assessor’s Office. For more information and an application, please visit the Property Tax Credits and Exemptions webpage.

What properties does Williams County have in tax foreclosure?

Every year in November Williams County holds a public tax foreclosure sale to auction off properties that have not paid their property taxes in the past three years. About a month prior to the sale the list of properties will be made available on the Tax Foreclosure page.

What benefits does the County offer?

Williams County provides generous benefits to full-time regular employees: paid sick and vacation leave, a fully paid health/dental/vision benefit plan for employees and dependents, term life insurance of $25,000, 100% contribution toward retirement benefits through the ND Public Employees Retirement System, and 11 paid holidays each year. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful … Continued

How do I request an address?

If you need to request a physical address for a parcel that has an occupied building or utility, please complete an Address Application and return to Development Services – Building Division. Please also contact the Building Division for any questions about addressing.

How can I make an open records request?

Open records requests can be made by contacting the Department that would have the information. If you are requesting information from a board or commission, or unsure of which Department the request applies to, then please contact the Communications Department. For more information about open records requests, visit the North Dakota Attorney General’s website.

Where do I find election information?

National, state, county, and city government elections are run by the Williams County Auditor’s Office. Find information about polling locations, ballot measures, and more on the Elections webpage. School Districts are responsible for running their own elections; please contact the School District directly for information about School District and School Board elections.

How do I register to vote?

There is no formal voter registration in North Dakota. To be an eligible voter, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid ID that contains your name, current North Dakota residential address, and date of birth. For more information about voting in North Dakota, visit the Auditor’s Office’s Elections webpage … Continued

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