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Williams County declares State of Emergency, details response to Ray area grass fires

Edit: the release will continue to be updated as any additional information is received. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Mike Smith Williams County/Williston Emergency Management 701-577-7707 mikesm@co.williams.nd.us Williams County declares State of Emergency, details response to Ray area grass fires  WILLISTON, N.D. (October 8, 2024): The Williams County Board of County Commissioners has...

Local State of Emergency Declaration for Williams County Wildfires and Extraordinarily High Winds - October 2024

The Williams County Board of County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency as a result of the wildfires and high winds on October 5 and October 6, 2024 during a Special Meeting on October 8, 2024.

Situation Update: Ray Area Fires – October 6, 2024 @ 11:45 AM CT

UPDATE 10/8/2024: The individual who had previously been reported as suffering from a critical injury has been identified as Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, and he has succumbed to his injuries.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Detective Dan Ward Williams County Sheriff’s Office danielw@co.williams.nd.us 701-609-0774   Situation Update: Ray Area Fires –...

Adolescent Care Center

About Department Head: Marsha Hughes The Williams County Adolescent Care Center (WCACC) is a North Dakota-certified 24/7 shelter care site for youth ages 12 through 17 that have been referred through the court system or by a Human Service Zone. In addition, the WCACC has been established as an Attended Care Site for Law Enforcement...

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County Budget

About the Budget The Williams County 2025 Final Budget, as approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on September 17, 2024, is provided below. Note that the budget may change at any point in the year, but the proposed amount of property tax levied for any specific fund will not change once the final...

2025 Williams County Final Budget

As approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on September 17, 2024. The budget is subject to change at any time. For questions about the budget, please contact the Williams County Finance Department.

Planning & Zoning Process

Starting the Planning & Zoning Process Pre-Applications are required prior to formal review of applications for conditional use permits, temporary use permits, comprehensive plan amendments/zone changes, variances, minor subdivisions/major subdivisions and/or lot split reviews. The purpose of the Pre-Application process is to help the Planning and Zoning Division understand the existing land uses, timeline and...

Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 For more information, contact: Williams County Communications 701-577-4547 communications@co.williams.nd.us Jarron Paronto International Association of Assessing Officers (816) 701-8100 Williams County Assessor’s Office receives the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and...

Estimated 2024 Property Tax Statements have been mailed

The Estimated Property Tax Statements for the 2024 Tax Year have been mailed. Required by North Dakota Century Code (NDCC), estimated tax statements provide an approximate look at what property taxes will be for that year. Taxing Districts are still finalizing their budgets and final budgets are used to calculate the annual tax bill, which...

Address Application

Addresses can be requested for parcels that have an occupied building or a utility such as a cell phone tower or a compression plant. Applications should be returned to Development Services - Building Division using the contact information provided on the application.

How do I request an address?

If you need to request a physical address for a parcel that has an occupied building or utility, please complete an Address Application and return to Development Services - Building Division. Please also contact the Building Division for any questions about addressing.

Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us   Locally-led Corrections Officer Basic Academy graduates first class WILLISTON, N.D. (August 28, 2024): This month signifies the first time that the Williams County Sheriff’s Office was able to offer the Corrections Officers Basic Academy here at home in Williston. Previously, Corrections...

Ground Adulticide Treatment | Williston | WCVCD | 8/22/2024

8/22/2024: Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) will be conducting an ground adulticide tonight, August 22, 2024, in City of Williston Spray Blocks 3 and 8. Weather and conditions permitting, the treatment will begin after sunset. Residents are reminded to please stay at least 300 feet away from a Vector Control truck while it is...

Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations

Last Updated: August 20, 2024 The current Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations were adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in September 2015 under the authority granted by Chapters 11-17.1, 11-33, and 11-33.2 of the North Dakota Century Code, and amendments thereto, and the Williams County Home Rule Charter. For more information, visit the Planning...

Recorder Instructions

Aerial Adulticide Treatment | Williston and Watford City | WCVCD and USAFR | 8/6 – 8/8/2024

8/1/2024: In collaboration with the Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD), the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Youngstown Air Reserve Station 910th Airlift Wing will be conducting an adulticide mission over Williston and Watford City, weather and conditions permitting, between August 6 and August 8, 2024. Large military aircraft will be flying at low...

Ground Adulticide Treatment | Ray & Williston | WCVCD | 8/1/2024

8/1/2024: Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) will be conducting ground adulticide treatments tonight, August 1, 2024, in Williston Spray Block 7 and in Ray. Weather and conditions permitting, the treatment will begin after sunset. Residents are reminded to please stay at least 300 feet away from a Vector Control truck while it is fogging....

Ground Adulticide Treatment | Williston | WCVCD | 7/31/2024

7/31/2024: Due to the detection of West Nile Virus in an isolated pool of mosquitoes, Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) will be conducting an ground adulticide tonight, July 31, 2024, in Spray Blocks 2, 3, and 4 in the southeastern area of the City of Williston. Weather and conditions permitting, the treatment will begin...

Ground Adulticide Treatment | Trenton & Williston | WCVCD | 7/23/2024

7/23/2024: The Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD) will be conducting ground adulticide treatments, after dusk, weather and conditions permitting on Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, July 25, in City of Williston Blocks 8, 13, and 14, rural Williston near the south end of 130th Rd NW, and in Trenton. Residents are reminded to please...

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