Welcome to Huntington!

The City Services Office delivers effective and efficient services to residents, with the goal of improving quality of life for everyone in Huntington.

 The Superintendent manages the vehicle fleet and and oversees three important City departments:

• Parks and Recreation 
• Landfill and recycling
• Streets

COVID-19 UPDATE:

The City Building re-opened to the public on June 14, 2020 however guests are encouraged to conduct business via phone and email when possible.  Visitors are encouraged to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while inside the City Building. 

The Community Development and Redevelopment Department is a full service land use and development department. The Department works alongside a number of other City Departments, elected officials, local partners and regional organizations to enhance the quality of life in our community, neighborhood by neighborhood, for everyone's benefit. This is accomplished through the oversight of development related activities within the jurisdiction of the City of Huntington, Indiana. Currently the jurisdiction includes all property located within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington.

Planning and Zoning
The Department works with the Plan Commission to implement the City's Comprehensive Plan, which guides the City's future growth and development.  The Zoning Code, Subdivision Code and other land use and development codes collectively translate the vision of the Comprehensive Plan through prescribed development standards.

Building
Building functions include the coordination of all facets of residential and commercial construction activity.  This includes the issuance of all construction related permits for work within the City's jurisdiction.  Projects and plans are reviewed for compliance with state and local Building Codes prior to permit issuance.  Conformance with applicable codes is further verified through regular inspections at various stages of construction.  The Department also responds to citizen complaints about unsafe structures and violations of minimum housing standards.

Redevelopment
Redevelopment functions include the promotion and implementation of projects that serve as a catalyst for economic development in blighted and underutilized areas as identified by the Redevelopment Commission.  The Department assists the Commission in the administration of the City's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and implementation of the Economic Development Plan.  Typically this involves partnering with private investors and developers to identify and overcome barriers to growth in order to help grow the tax base and create jobs.

Mission Statement: We Serve Huntington by providing honest, responsive and personalized service in order to enhance quality of life and foster growth by guiding physical development in conjunction with the City of Huntington Comprehensive Plan.

CDR Fee Schedule

We Serve Huntington

Mission Statement of the City Council

As a progressive city, we are dedicated to providing an effective government for the citizens of Huntington. Offering excellent customer service while providing sound fiscal management. Balancing economic prosperity with the preservation of our neighborhoods and natural resources.

We recognize our citizens as our most valuable resource. We acknowledge the people who live and work in our city as our greatest assets. Their ethnic, economic, and religious diversity provides the strength that holds our community together.

It is the mission of the Huntington Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.

The Clerk-Treasurer acts as chief financial officer of the City of Huntington.  Located in the City of Huntington’s business office, the Clerk-Treasurer handles a variety of duties for the city, including accounting, payroll, and budget management. In addition, the Clerk-Treasurer is the Secretary for the City Common Council and the Board of Public Works and Safety, preparing agendas and minutes.

• City Ordinances

VOTE CENTERS of Huntington County

    ...it's your choice!

Huntington County Voters have always been given the ability to pick their candidates but now they can have the convenience of picking their voting place also!

Common questions concerning Vote Centers:

What is a Vote Center?

                A vote center is a polling place where any registered voter in Huntington County may vote as long as the voter lives in the district holding the election.  The vote center model gives voters more flexibility on Election Day because they are not limited to a specific polling location. Vote Centers are connected through secure internet connections, and as voters check-in, an electronic poll book is instantaneously updated.

Why are Vote Centers a good idea?

                While it is possible that counties will save money using vote centers, the true purpose of the vote centers concept is to increase voter convenience and accessibility.

Can a voter go to any available Vote Center?

                Yes, a voter can visit any Vote Center that is operating for that election.  A list of Election Day vote centers will be advertised well beforehand in local publications and on the County Clerk's website. The voter may pick the Vote Center that is closest to where they work, closest to where they live or closest to where they're doing their errands that day.  They will not be required to vote in one particular spot.

Will regular polling locations be available in addition to Vote Centers?

                No, voting will only occur at Vote Centers, although there might be a few previous precinct polling locations that will be used as Vote Centers.

What if it isn't convenient to vote on Election Day...will there be early voting available?

                There are several ways to vote early before an election.  Early voting is set up in the Clerk's Office for in-person voting prior to Election Day.  Absentee voting by mail is another convenient option available.  And now with the introduction of Early Voting Satellite locations, there will be places where you can just drop in and vote in-person during the hours prior to Election Day that they are open.  For those individuals who are not able to leave their home and require assistance to vote we have Absentee Traveling Board.

Can voters still go to their old polling place?

The polling locations used in previous elections will not be open on Election Day unless they have been repurposed as a Vote Center.

How does the voting machine give the voter the correct ballot?

                Our voting machines can hold all the different ballots.  When the voter checks in, the poll workers of that Vote Center will assist them just as in the past.  No matter what precinct you live in, you will get the correct ballot, it does not matter which Vote Center you visit.  Voters will still be using the same voting machines they are familiar with.

With fewer polling locations, will there be long lines?

                Long lines are not expected because each Vote Center is equipped with electronic poll books and more voting machines.  The process of voting is streamlined and ultimately quicker.  Also, the more voters who take advantage of the many early voting options available will reduce the number of voters voting on Election Day.     

Does a voter need a specific reason to take advantage of Early Voting?

EARLY VOTING is a wonderful convenience that is offered to ALL registered voters.  A registered voter does NOT need a specific reason to vote early, either in the Clerk's Office or at an Early Voting Satellite location.  ANY registered voter can vote early at ANY available early voting location!

• Record Deeds
• Record Mortgages
• Record Releases and Assignments
• Record Military Discharges
• Record Power of Attorney
• Record Contracts
• Record Surveys and Plats
• File Uniform Commercial Code Documents
• Microfilm and Scan All Documents
• Retrieve and Duplicate All Documents

HUNTINGTON COUNTY - ADA COMPLIANCE

In accordance with the requirements Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"),  Huntington County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities.

Employment:  Huntington County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.

Effective Communication:  Huntington County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified person with disabilities so that they can participate equally in the Huntington County programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures:  Huntington County will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services and activities.  For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Huntington County offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity of Huntington County, should contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require Huntington County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Questions, concerns, complaints or request for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to Huntington County's designated ADA Compliance Coordinator.

Erika Devine

Human Resources Director

201 N. Jefferson St, Room 103A

Huntington, IN 46750

Phone Number: 260-355-2329

Email:  erika.devine@huntington.in.us

Days/Hours Available:  Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The City Engineering Office serves citizens by enhancing the city’s infrastructure through planning, design, funding and construction management for public works projects within the City of Huntington. This includes sidewalk improvements, street paving, traffic signals, storm sewers and water projects.

Throughout the city, the Engineering Department ensures compliance with access and drainage requirements.

CITY OF HUNTINGTON LANDFILL

Effective January 1, 2018 - Main Street Grants have been merged with the new Commercial Façade & Roof Grant Program which is now administered by the Community Development & Redevelopment Department. 

The City's of Huntington is an award winning Indiana Main Street community. The Main Street Committee is comprised of dedicated volunteers who help to revitalize the economy, appearance, and image of the downtown commercial district using the National Main Street Center’s successful Main Street Approach.  Main Street also works with other community partners and local businesses located in the "Heart of Huntington" in order to promote the downtown district as a place to live, work and play. 

Liz Sanders serves as the current chairperson of the Main Street Committee.

The newly expanded Huntington Water Pollution Control Plant is a combined rotating biological contractor/step-feed activated sludge plant. The plant is capable of treating an annual average flow of 7.5 million gallons per day and a peak wet weather flow of 15 million gallons per day. The expanded and upgraded facility will serve the City of Huntington for 20 years at the expected population growth rate. The plant improvements were completed at a construction cost of approximately $8,000,000. The project was funded entirely by a local revenue bond issue.

Wastewater enters the plant through bar screens where coarse solids such as branches and plastics are physically removed. After screening, the influent proceeds to two detritus-type grit tanks. The grit removal process removes the heavy abrasive inorganic materials such as gravel and sand. The wastewater is then pumped by the raw wastewater screw pump station to four primary clarifiers where a portion of the suspended solids are removed. Primary treatment is followed by secondary, biological treatment. Biological treatment at the WPCP consists of seven rotating biological contactors and six step-feed aeration basins. The biological processes utilize microorganisms that consume organic waste. Five secondary clarifiers settle suspended solids and microorganisms from the aeration basin effluent before discharging flow to the chlorine contact tank for disinfection. Effluent from the chlorine contact tank is dechlorinated ( to protect aquatic life ) before the water is discharged to the Wabash River.

Sludge from the primary clarifiers is pumped to the primary anaerobic digester where it is heated and mixed. Microorganisms that thrive in the anaerobic (without oxygen) conditions further break down organic matter contained in the sludge. Sludge from the secondary clarifiers is either returned to the aeration tanks where it is mixed with incoming wastewater or wasted to the Thickener Building. In the Thickener Building, wasted activated sludge is thickened using a dissolved air flotation thickener. The thickened sludge is pumped to the primary anaerobic digester for further treatment. Digested sludge from the primary anaerobic digester is transferred to the secondary digester for further stabilization. Digested sludge, now called "biosolids," is pumped from the Digester Building to the two biosolids storage tanks. The biosolids in the storage tanks can then be pumped to the biosolids loading station, loaded into trucks, and hauled away for agricultural land application.

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The Street Department is a professional team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Huntington and supporting the city's core values. We are committed in making every effort to maximize the efficiency and effective use of our resources in regards to maintenance and improvements of he largest single asset owned by the citizens of Huntington. We are commited to providing the highest level of service to the community concerning our city's roadways. "We serve Huntington"

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