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Buffalo County
  • Courthouse Closed - January 9th, 2025

    In response to the Presidential Executive Order issuing the National Day of Mourning on January 9, 2025. 
    Buffalo County offices will close for the observance of the National Day of Mourning. The Courts (County and District) will continue to operate as scheduled. 
    All emergency services will remain open.

  • Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Opening
    Buffalo County has an opening for a candidate, who is appointed by the Board of Commissioners, to serve on the Buffalo County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Buffalo County Board of Adjustment for a three (3) year term. If interested, please complete The Application for Appointment.

    Application for Appointment
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Board Functions
Functions of the County Board


  1. Take and have care of all real and personal property owned by the County.
  2. Manage County funds and businesses.
  3. Make all orders respecting property of the County, to keep buildings insured, and to sell public grounds and businesses.
  4. Lay out, alter or discontinue any road running through the County.
  5. Examine and settle all accounts against the County and accounts concerning receipt and expenditures.
  6. Vacate any city or village plats, not a part of an incorporated city or village, within the County.
  7. Expend money for care and maintenance of abandoned cemeteries.
  8. Create a planning commission and a comprehensive development plan for the County.
  9. Cooperate in the control and eradication of insects, pests and plant diseases.
  10. Levy and collect taxes for the County.
  11. Provide suitable courthouse, jail and other public buildings.
  12. Carry out all other duties imposed by law.