Frequently Asked Questions

Brown County is a zoned county, with the only restriction applying to commercial wind energy projects. Please see the zoning letter below for more details. The Cities of Hiawatha, Horton, and Sabetha may have their own restrictions. If you plan to work within a three-mile radius of these cities, we recommend that you contact them. Some of the 3rd-class cities and townships may also have policies. If you have additional questions, please contact the Brown County Commission or the Clerk's office.

• Zoning Letter (PDF)

Boats are licensed in the office of the County Clerk. The cost is $42.50 for a three-year period. A bill of sale or statement of fact is required, as boats are not titled in Kansas.

Please complete the form below or call the County Clerk at 785-742-2581.

• Request to Be Placed on Agenda (PDF)

Please complete the form below and send it to the County Clerk, 601 Oregon Street, Suite 202, Hiawatha, KS. 66434.

• County Property Use Agreement Form (PDF)

The DCF office is located at 912 S Morrill Avenue, Hiawatha, KS. 66434 and the phone number is 785-742-7186.

Please call the County Treasurer's office at 785-742-2051.

Please call the County Treasurer's office at 785-742-2051.

Please call the District Court Clerk at 785-742-7481.

Please call the District Court Clerk at 785-742-7481.

Call the Appraiser's Office at 785-742-7232.

We really don't know, but you can call the District Court Clerk at 785-742-7481 and they can help you.