Government Services
in Madison and Jefferson County, Indiana
Animal Control
For animal control problems, county residents should call the
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at 265-2648. City of Madison
residents should call the Police Department at 265-3347.
To locate a lost pet or adopt an animal, the
Madison-Jefferson County Animal Shelter is open noon to 5 p.m. seven
days a week. It is located at 2727 Hannah Drive, behind Ivy Tech State
College. Contact: (812) 273-1788 or
humanesociety@verizon.net.
The Madison-Jefferson County Humane Society is part of two Web sites,
Southern Indiana Save a Pet, at
www.sisaveapet.com,
and Petfinder at
www.petfinder.com/shelters/IN124.html.
Driver's Licenses and Plates
The Jefferson County Bureau of Motor Vehicles is located at 175
Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Hours are 8:30-5 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday;
8:30-6:30 Thursday; and 8:30-12:30 Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Proof of birth date and residency are required for driver's licenses.
For additional requirements and information, call (812) 265-5513.
Health Department/WIC
The Jefferson County Health Department is located at 715 Green Road.
(Turn into the state hospital grounds. The building is just north of the
Lide White Boys & Girls Club.)
Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Services include
immunizations and TB testing, community health nursing, home health
care, environmental health and screenings for blood pressure, diabetes,
lead, pregnancy and hepatitis. The registrar issues birth and death
certificates. Certified car seat technicians can fit your child’s car
seat to your vehicle properly. For information, call (812) 273-1942.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) is a nutritional
program for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers and children under age
5. To find out if you qualify for WIC, call (812) 273-3942 for an
appointment.
Income Tax
Individuals, partners, stockholders in subchapter S corporations,
trusts, estates, and nonresidents with income from sources in Indiana
pay a 3.4 percent adjusted gross income tax.
In Jefferson County, Indiana, a County Economic Development
Income Tax of .35 percent was adopted in 2004.
Library
The Madison-Jefferson County Public Library is located at 420 W. Main
St. Hours: 9-9 Monday-Thursday, 9-6 Friday, 9-5 Saturday and, during the
school year, 1-5 Sunday. Call 265-2744 or visit
www.mjcpl.org.
Property Tax
Jefferson County, Indiana, property tax rates are based on the township and
school district where a property is located. Tax payments are normally
due on May 10 and November 10.
Homeowners may apply for property tax exemptions in
these categories: mortgage, homestead credit, standard deduction, over
65, blind, disabled, veteran with total disability, veteran with partial
disability (service connected), veteran of World War I and spouse of
World War I veteran.
For information about property taxes contact:
Jefferson County Assessor 265-8906 (assessments)
Jefferson County Auditor 265-8907 (exemptions)
Jefferson County Treasurer 265-8910 (payments)
Public Transit
Catch-A-Ride provides a loop route in Madison, Indiana, and curb-to-curb
service throughout Jefferson County. Arrangements should be made at
least 24 hours in advance. For information or to arrange for a ride call
1-800-330-7603.
www.car.lifetime-resources.org.
Sales Tax
As of April 1, 2008, Indiana has a 7 percent sales tax rate.
Storm Warnings
Storm sirens mean the National Weather Service has advised residents
to take cover. It may be a severe thunderstorm or a tornado; even the
threat of hail or wind is considered a danger to human life. The siren
means take cover and turn on a radio or TV to find out the specifics.
Sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
unless there appears to be a threat of storm.
Trees
City of Madison residents need permission to cut or trim trees in
the public right of way. For permission and a list of approved trimmers,
call the city arborist at 265-8308.
Voting
The state of Indiana holds primary elections on the first Tuesday
following the first Monday of May. General elections are held on the
first Tuesday following the first Monday of November. You must be
registered in order to vote. New voters must register at least 30 days
prior to the election.
The Jefferson County Voter Registration Office is
located on the second floor of the Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. In addition to the Courthouse, new residents can register to vote
at Workforce Development, WIC and at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Those who are registering will be asked for a copy of
a personal identification document, such as a current and valid photo
identification, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck
or other government document that shows your name and address.
For information about voter registration, call (812)
265-8926.
Zoning
All of Jefferson County, excluding Madison and Hanover, is covered
by a county zoning ordinance. Madison and Hanover zoning districts
include a two-mile radius from the corporate limits. Downtown Madison is
protected by a historic district ordnance. For information call:
Jefferson County Building Inspector 265-8930
Madison Planning Commission
& Building Inspector 265-8324
Hanover Municipal Building 866-2131
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