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Recycling and Waste
Recycling and Waste | Beltrami County This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree Beltrami County Recycling and Waste Section Menu Bemidji Transfer Station Blackduck Transfer Station Demolition Landfill Remote Transfer Sites Locations & Hours Map Commercial Residential Licensed Commercial Haulers Recycling Organics/Composting Contact Us Public Works Department Recycling & Waste Division 751 Industrial Park Dr SE Bemidji, MN 56601 Operations: 218-333-8187 Billing: 218-333-8105 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
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Recycling and Waste
Recycling and Waste | Beltrami County This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree Beltrami County Recycling and Waste Section Menu Bemidji Transfer Station Blackduck Transfer Station Demolition Landfill Remote Transfer Sites Locations & Hours Map Commercial Residential Licensed Commercial Haulers Recycling Organics/Composting Contact Us Public Works Department Recycling & Waste Division 751 Industrial Park Dr SE Bemidji, MN 56601 Operations: 218-333-8187 Billing: 218-333-8105 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
County Board Meeting
County Board Meeting When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Dept. Head/Work Session
Dept. Head/Work Session When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Staff in Training
Staff in Training When: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CVSO in Meeting
CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM Page content: - VSO Schedule - Clearwater County, MN Skip to main content Search Air Quality: Search CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CVSO in a Meeting
CVSO in a Meeting When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Staff in Training 1-230PM
Staff in Training 1-230PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ADA Accommodation
ADA Accommodations Skip to main content Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The Minnesota Judicial Branch is committed to providing all people with equal access to the courts. To this end, the Judicial Branch strives to make reasonable accommodations for court users with disabilities consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota State Statute 363A.11. Overview If you have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form. Jurors: If you are a juror and have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the Juror Accommodation Request Form. It is recommended that you submit your completed request form at least 10 business days prior to the date you need your accommodation. All requests for accommodation will be given due consideration and, if necessary, may require an interactive process between the requester and the court to determine the best course of action. If you believe you have been excluded from participating in, or denied benefits of, any court program or activity because of a disability, you may submit an ADA Grievance form to the ADA Coordinator. For more information on the process, please visit the ADA Grievance Procedure link on this page. To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
File a Case
File A Case Skip to main content File a Case File a Case in District Court Most cases begin in Minnesota’s district courts. District courts are located in each of the state's 87 counties and are divided among 10 judicial districts for administration purposes. File using paper Unless required to use the eFile and eServe (eFS) System as described below, court users can file paper documents and court forms at the courthouse by going to the courthouse or by mailing their filings to the courthouse. You can find the addresses to the courthouses on our Find Courts page. Guide & File Minnesota Guide & File is an electronic tool that helps you create court forms in certain types of cases. In most situations, you can then file your forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File or print and file on paper. eFiling eFiling is the process of submitting court filings electronically. To use eFiling, you must have completed documents saved as PDF’s on your computer. If you do not yet have completed documents saved on your computer, please review the Help Topics for links to forms and other information about your case type. Attorney, government agencies, or guardians ad litem, are mandatory eFilers and are required to use eFiling to file documents. Filers who have eFiled into a case before must continue to use eFiling to file documents into that case. Follow the link below to: Learn about filing a case in district court Find instructions and eFiling resources Electronically file and serve court documents (for applicable filers) Contact the eFile Support Center eFile a Case in District (Trial) Court File a Case in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals The Minnesota Court of Appeals provides the citizens of Minnesota with prompt and deliberate review of all final decisions of the trial courts, state agencies and local governments. As the error-correcting court, the Court of Appeals handles most appeals, which allows the Minnesota Supreme Court to spend time resolving difficult constitutional and public policy cases. The Minnesota Supreme Court receives cases from the Court of Appeals on petitions for review or accelerated review. In addition, several types of cases bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the Supreme Court including appeals of murder cases in the first degree and cases coming from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals Help Topics provide information on:Filing an appeal in a civil case; and Filing an appeal in a criminal case. The Clerk of Appellate Courts office receives the case filings for both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.The Clerk of Appellate Courts provides:Appellate Forms Access to the Minnesota Appellate E-Filing Application (E-MACS), which allows users to electronically file documents with the Clerk of Appellate Courts in cases pending before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Contact information for assistance for self-represented litigants To go directly to E-MACS, please use the button below. Access E-MACS To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Forms & Instructions
Forms & Instructions Skip to main content Forms & Instructions If you need help accessing the forms due to a disability, please visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation page. Please go to the Help Topics Homepage to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to many of the topics listed below.Use Minnesota Guide & File to create forms in certain case types. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic. Self-Help Centers Help Topics - A to Z Court Forms Information Court Forms Categories: Adoption Appeals Bankruptcy Child Custody / Parenting Time Child Protection Child Support Civil Commitment Conciliation / Small Claims Court Confidential Information Contempt of Court Criminal Criminal Expungement Divorce / Dissolution Domestic Abuse Family Fee Waiver Firearms Guardianship / Conservatorship Harassment Housing / Landlord-Tenant Judgment Enforcement Juvenile Delinquency Motor Vehicles Name Change Other Parental Notification Paternity Probate Protective Orders Seizures, Forfeitures, and Impoundments Service of Process Spousal Support Subpoena Traffic To Top Need help? Sign up for updates Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
Real Estate & Property Tax Services
Real Estate & Property Tax Services Section Menu Pay Property Taxes Online Property Tax Inquiry Update Property Tax Mailing Address Homestead Information County Assessor's Office Property Tax Due Dates First Half: May 15th Second Half: October 15th *If the due date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, property taxes are due the following Monday. First Half: May 15th Second Half: November 15th *If the due date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, property taxes are due the following Monday. First Half: August 31st Second Half: November 15th *If the due date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, property taxes are due the following Monday. Frequently Asked Questions Where can I pay my property taxes? You can pay your property taxes online, by phone, by mail (701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 220, Bemidji, MN 56601), or in person at Beltrami County Real Estate and Property Tax Services. I am late to pay my property taxes, what do I do? You can still pay your property taxes, there may be an additional penalty. Can I auto pay my property taxes? Yes, you can set up automatic payments for your property taxes free of charge. Fill out the ACH form (bank withdrawal) to set up auto pay. Can I combine my property tax parcels? Yes, you can combine your parcels if they meet certain qualifications. Fill out the parcel combination form. Contact Us Real Estate & Tax Services 701 Minnesota Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-4138 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
Report a Problem
Report a Problem Section Menu Mailboxes Report damage to your rural mailbox Signs Report a damaged or missing blue address number sign Report a damaged or missing green road name sign Solid Waste Report a Solid Waste Violation We're working on adding more options to our Report a Problem page. Please check back for more. In the meantime, if you don't see the option you're looking for, visit our contacts directory for department-specific contact information. Contact Us County Administration 701 Minnesota Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478 Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri Stay Informed! Subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter or other news category you would like notification on. Subscribe
Parks & Recreation
Natural Resource Management Parks & Recreation NRM Department manages over 146,500 acres of tax-forfeited, and county owned property with a strong commitment to forest stewardship. In developing a “first class” parks and recreation system our focus has been on providing quality, multiple-use opportunities for citizens of Beltrami County and tourists alike. Opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling to name a few, can be found throughout Beltrami County. Shaping the Future of Outdoor Recreation Recreational Facilities Plan Natural Resource Management Department (NRM) is excited to announce the development of a new Recreational Facilities Plan, a comprehensive plan that will guide the future of county parks and outdoor recreation opportunities on lands managed by Beltrami County. Recreation Facilities Plan Movil Maze Rec Area Rognlien Park Three Island Park Park & Rec Camping Grant Creek Horse Camp Mississippi High Banks Wilton Hill Rec Area Wilton Trails NW Contact Us Natural Resource Management 701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 234 Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-4210 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
Applications, Licenses, Permits & Forms
Applications, Licenses, Permits & Forms | Beltrami County This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree Applications, Licenses, Permits & Forms Section Menu Auditor-Treasurer Business Licenses On Sale Liquor Off Sale Liquor On Sale Wine On and Off Sale 3.2 Beer Auctioneer License Application Pawn License Application Tobacco License Application Transient Merchant License Application Event Permits Fireworks Permit Charitable Gambling Environmental Services Building Permit Application Conditional Use Permit Application Beltrami County Environmental Questionnaire (to be used with Conditional Use Permit and Plat Permit Applications) Plat Permit Application Shoreland Alteration Permit Application Variance Application Wetland Application Septic Systems Septic Permit Application Authorized Agent Form Holding Tank Maintenance and Monitoring Agreement Holding Tank Annual Pumping and Monitoring Form Professional Septic Contractor List Property Transfer Agreement for Septic Compliance Inspection Winter Agreement for Septic Compliance Inspection Short Term Rentals AIS Letter Authorized Agent Form Complaint Form Frequently Asked Questions Good Neighbor Brochure Minnesota Department of Health Requirements List Short-Term Rental Permit Application GIS/Addressing 911 Locatable Address Application Health & Human Services Public Assistance Applications Food Support, Cash, Housing Support or Emergency Assistance Combined Application Form (DHS-5223) Health Care MNsure Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Costs DHS-6696 If you are 65 or Older or are Blind or have a Disability MHCP Application for Certain Populations DHS-3876 If you are applying for Long Term Care Services MHCP Application for Payment of Long-Term-Care Services DHS-3531 If you have Breast or Cervical Cancer MHCP Application and Renewal for Breast and Cervical Cancer Coverage DHS-3525 Child Care Child Care Assistance Program Application Form DHS 3550 Child Support Application for Child Support Services DHS 1958 Burial Assistance Policy & Application Highway Special Event Application Specific Service Sign Application Highway Division Permitting Site Parks & Recreation Mississippi High Banks Primitive Campsite Movil Maze Shelter Three Island Park Shelter Real Estate & Tax Become A Notary ACH Request form Homestead Application Disabled Veteran Homestead Application Mobile Home Personal Property Assessment Parcel Combination Request Preliminary Parcel Division Request Special Homestead Classification Address Update Solid Waste Solid Waste Commercial Hauler License App Bemidji Self Hauler License Out Of Business Form Solid Waste Abatement Application Solid Waste Fee Reduction Form Appliance Affidavit Solid Waste Charge Account Application Solid Waste Multi Tenant Billing New Commercial Account Registration Contact Us County Administration 701 Minnesota Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478 Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
Public Drainage Ditches
Public Works Department - Highway Division Public Drainage Ditches Section Menu The County Highway Department assists in the maintenance and management of the Public Drainage Ditches in the County. Beltrami County has 1,050 miles of public drainage ditches. The County Board of Commissioners acts as the Ditch Authority with the Highway Department acting as the Ditch Inspector and or Ditch Engineer as needed. Landowners along these public drainage ditches may occasionally need to submit a Request For Ditch Repair when a ditch requires maintenance attention. If a landowner wants to work on a ditch, there is a process in place to ask permission that begins with completing a Judicial Ditch Permit Application. Ditch information is shown on the Beltrami County GIS Mapping Program. For more information, contact the Beltrami County Highway Department. Public Ditch System & Watershed District Beltrami County Public Ditch Map Contact Us Public Works Department Highway Division 2491 Adams Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8173 Email Hours: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
Newsletter
Newsletter | Beltrami County Beltrami County News and Highlights Section Menu 3rd Quarter 2026 Archives 2026 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter 2025 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2024 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2023 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2022 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter SUBMIT COMMENTS Contact Us County Administration 701 Minnesota Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478 Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri Stay Informed! Subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter or other news category you would like notification on. Subscribe
Press Release: SWCD Water Test Kits
Press Release: SWCD Water Test Kits By Beltrami County Sep 24, 2026 Press Releases Beltrami Soil and Water Conservation District Date: September 24, 2026 FREE Well Water Test Kits – Blackduck Leevers Foods Well Aware is conducting a clinic to distribute free water kits to help private well owners test for lead, arsenic, and bacteria in their ground water. Residents can come to Leveers Foods in Blackduck at 288 Frontage Rd, Blackduck, MN on September 29th from 3pm-6pm to pick up their free water test kit. Residents can also bring a half cup water sample in a clean container on September 29th if they would like a free, on-the-spot nitrate screening. (To collect the nitrate sample, people should run their tap water for 5 minutes before collecting the sample on the morning of the 29th. If you have a treatment system to remove nitrate or a reverse osmosis system, people can collect 2 nitrate water samples for the 29th. One before the treatment system and one after to check if the system is working.) Filled test kits for bacteria, lead, and arsenic should be returned to the Well Aware Team at Blackduck Leveers Foods on October 1st from 11am-1pm. Instructions on water sample collection will be given at the event. This event is brought to you by Well Aware and local partner organizations. Well Aware is part of the Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership to raise awareness about water quality in our area. Part of that work is providing free water testing kits to private well owners and giving out information about potential health issues that can be caused by poor water quality. This is brought to you by these organizations: Minnesota Extension Northwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Beltrami County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Hubbard County Soil and Water Conservation District, & Minnesota Extension Private Well Education Program. Questions? Please Contact: Collin Murphy at 218-281-6070; ([email protected]) or Crystal Rayamajhi at 218-236-2009 ([email protected]) with any questions.
Elections & Voting
Beltrami County Elections Election and Voter Information Section Menu Tuesday November 3rd 2026 General Election Find out where to vote for the General Election. Find out what candidates and races are up for election by viewing a sample ballot. You can vote: by mail by requesting an absentee ballot early at the Beltrami County Elections office starting Friday, October 16th from 8:00am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) early at the Beltrami County Elections office on Tuesday, October 27th from 8:00am to 7:00pm in person at the Beltrami County Elections office Saturday, October 24th, 31st, and Sunday, November 1st from 9:00am to 3:00pm at additional one-day early voting pop-up locations on Election Day at your polling place on Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:00am* to 8:00pm *Polling place opening hours may differ by location. Am I Registered? Register to Vote! What's on my Ballot? Where do I Vote? When do I Vote? Frequently Asked Questions I am going to be out of town on Election Day; can I still vote? Yes, you can vote by mail or vote in person. I am not registered; can I still vote on Election Day? Yes, Minnesota offers same day registration. Be sure to bring a photo ID and proof of residence to your polling place. I am a college student; how do I vote? You must first register at an address; for many students that is their school residential address or their parent's house. You can vote in person on Election Day or vote by mail. Election Responsibilities This office administers federal, state, and county elections, as well as assists in city, township, and school district elections. Responsibilities include: Process voter registration applications Program ballots and test voting equipment Issue absentee ballots Train and certify election officials Compile and report election results Contact Us Beltrami County Elections 701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 220 Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8448 Fax: 218-333-4246 Email Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri
3rd Qtr Newsletter 2026
3rd Quarter 2026 County Newsletter Back to News Search Subscribe Sep 10, 2026 Quarterly Newsletter 3rd Quarter Newsletter 2027 Contact Us County Administration 701 Minnesota Ave. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478 Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri Stay Informed! Subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter or other news category you would like notification on. Subscribe This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree
3rd Quarter Newsletter 2026
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Public Hearing Judicial Ditch 2
Public Hearing Judicial Ditch 2 | Beltrami County Public Hearing Judicial Ditch 2 Back to News Search Subscribe By Beltrami County Highway Department - Jul 14, 2025 Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Judicial Ditch 2 Petition to Transfer to City of Bemidji Notice is hereby given that the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority for Judicial Ditch 2, will hold a public hearing on a petition received to transfer jurisdiction of Judicial Ditch 2 to the City of Bemidji. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the County Board Room, at the Administration Building, at 701 Minnesota Avenue NW, in Bemidji. Judicial Ditch 2 is located within the City of Bemidji and begins near the City Park along 23rd St NW and outlets into Lake Irving. Petition and Engineering Report Contact Us County Administration701 Minnesota Ave. NWBemidji, MN 56601 Phone: 218-333-8478Email Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pmMon - Fri Stay Informed! Subscribe to our Quarterly Newsletter or other news category you would like notification on. Subscribe This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Agree
Special Meeting Notice
Special Meeting Notice Notice of Special Meeting of the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners In accordance with MN open Meeting Law and MN Statute Section 13D.04, notice is hereby given of a Special Meeting of the County Commissioners as follows: Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 2:00 pmat 815 Pioneer St SE Bemidji, MN 56601 The purpose of the meeting is for the County Board to tour the New Beltrami County Jail, which is currently under construction. Agenda: Tour the County Jail Questions about this meeting may be directed to County Administrator Tom Barry at 218-333-8478 Dated: September 10, 2026 Notice was published by: Notification of news media Posting on County website Email to any person who has filed a written request for notice of meetings
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