Departments

Animal Shelter

The Shelby County Animal Shelter is operated and staffed by The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The Dog Warden and Deputy Dog Warden are sworn Deputy Sheriffs.

Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Board of Developmental Disabilities provides services, resources and supports to assist Shelby County residents with developmental disabilities in reaching their maximum potential from birth through adulthood.

Board of Elections

Learn more about the Shelby County Board of Elections.

Building Department

Find out more about the Shelby County Building Department.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) / Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

The mission of the CASA/GAL Program is serving Shelby County children by providing hope, advocacy, and a voice.

Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

It is the mission of the Emergency Management Agency to promote a culture of preparedness in Shelby County by providing a comprehensive emergency management program.

Fair Haven

Fair Haven’s scenic location has been The County Home for Shelby County since 1869.

Health Department

The Sidney-Shelby County Health Department is here to serve the citizens of Shelby County by protecting and improving the health of the community, and preventing disease by providing surveillance, education and service programs.

Ohio State Extension

Since 1914, the Ohio State Extension has been helping all Ohioans build better lives, better businesses and better communities.

Public Defender

The Law Office of the Shelby County Public Defender provides legal representation to citizens accused of criminal conduct that can result in a loss of freedom.

Recycling | Solid Waste District

On March 16, 1989, the Joint county Board of Commissioners established the North Central Ohio Solid Waste Management District, which is comprised of Allen, Champaign, Madison, Hardin, Shelby, and Union Counties.

Regional Planning Commission

The 410 square-miles that comprise Shelby County is a blend of agriculture and industry providing a stable economy.

Sewer District

The Shelby County Sewer District works directly for the Shelby County Board of County Commissioners providing wastewater collection and treatment and water distribution and treatment to various unincorporated areas of Shelby County.

Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services

The Shelby County Department of Job and Family Services proudly offers the adults, children and families of Shelby County, Ohio the highest level of quality and consideration in providing financial, protection, case management and employment assistance.

Shelby County Family & Children First Council

A countywide collaborative effort of our social services agencies, school systems, business, city, and county representatives.

Shelby Public Transit

Shelby Public Transit provides demand-response, origin to destination public transportation in the City of Sidney and throughout Shelby County.

Soil & Water Conservation District

The Soil and Water Conservation District is a legally organized subdivision of the State of Ohio located within the same boundaries as Shelby County, Ohio.

Veterans Services Commission

The mission of the Shelby County Veteran Service Commission is to provide eligible veterans and their families with those benefits to which they may be entitled to under federal, state and local law, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Victim Services