Household Support
Find guidance on property taxes, animal adoption, property maintenance, available housing support programs, and other services designed to enhance your living experience in Adams County.

Living in Adams County
Owning a home, raising a family, working, and enjoying life in Adams County comes with a lot of technical needs and considerations: How do I pay property taxes? What happens if I need maintenance done on my home? How do I adopt a pet? How do I find the best schools for my growing family?
All these answers and more are exactly what we’re here for. Explore this page and the subsequent pages to find any information you need to support your life in Adams County.
Find Everything You Need For Your Life in Adams County
Families
Through Adams County foster care and family services, children are placed in out-of-home settings until they can be reunified with their parents, relatives, guardians, or adoptive family. We also offer adoption services for families interested in creating a new home for children in the system.
Community Resources & Housing Assistance
Explore our resource list for residents with information on community resources, including housing assistance, fair housing laws, homelessness reduction, and community investment programs.
Property Information
Discover everything you need to know about code compliance, permitting, zoning, property taxes, and property maintenance services.
Adopting a Pet In Adams County
If you’re interested in adopting a pet in Adams County, please view available pets online, visit the shelter, and fill out an application.