The Woodson County Courthouse's elevator is experiencing issues. The parts are hard to find due to the age of the system, but a team is working on procuring them. If you need to perform transactions in the Courthouse and cannot do so without the elevator, please call the office you need to access, and they will assist you.
The Woodson County Commission will not meet on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, due to Election Day.
The Woodson County Courthouse located in Yates Center was built in 1899.
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Announcements
* Woodson County Commission meets every Tuesday at 8:30 am in the Courthouse Basement meeting room
* WOODSON COUNTY SHERIFF IS OFFERING NIXLE SERVICE TO WOODSON COUNTY RESIDENTS.
The Sheriff’s Office uses NIXLE to update the public about wanted felons, weather conditions and other important matters. Text Woodson County to 888777 to join.
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Woodson County, Kansas is a Zoned County. BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. Please check the Appraiser's Page for more information on zoning requirements.
* For Information on the Woodson County Revitalization Plan for new construction projects or remodeling projects visit the Revitalization Page HERE
Job Opportunities
Woodson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Woodson County is looking for experienced employees and some operator positions require a CDL license, however, we are willing to train the right individuals and new employees have 90 days to obtain their CDL.
Woodson County Job Application Applications can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Woodson County Road and Bridge is hiring for various positions. Apply in the County Engineers Office in the Courthouse.
Woodson County Job Application
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Woodson County Taxes
FOR 2023 TAX LEVIES CLICK HERE
Tax levies are set every year in October by the County Clerk. After levies are set the County Treasurer prepares Tax Statements to be sent to taxpayers.
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County Partners
RevitalizeYC
RevitalizeYC was founded in April of 2018 as a nonprofit 501(c)3 focused on the revitalization efforts of Yates Center, KS and Woodson County. Our mission is to facilitate, promote, and support the revitalization of Yates Center and Woodson County by fostering economic development, preserving community heritage, and enhancing civic pride.
You can visit RevitalizeYC’s website at https://www.revitalizeyc.com/
Woodson County Chamber of Commerce
Located at 110 N Main St in Yates Center. Stop by and visit with Marlana Smith about the area and attractions.
You can visit their website at https://woodsoncountychamber.org/
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Woodson County participates in Rural Opportunity Zones.
For more information please visit http://woodsoncounty.net/main/departments/clerk/roz
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OPEN RECORDS REQUEST FORM CAN BE OBTAINEDHERE. PLEASE FEEL OUT THE FORM AND RETURN IT IN PERSON TO THE WOODSON COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE.
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The goal of this site is to provide timely and accurate information about Woodson County, its government and its services. In addition, the County hopes that this site provides access to offices, documents, and instructions in a manner that aids it's residents. Please feel free to explore our site and learn more about Woodson County.