Welcome to the official web site of Perry County, Ohio
The Perry County Courts are moving.
The courthouse, built in 1887, will undergo major renovation beginning June 1, 2023.
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Municipal Court is moving April 19, 20, 21 and will be closed for business during the move. The new, temporary, location will be: Public Safety Complex121 W Brown St. East entrance. |
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Common Pleas Court is moving April 26, 27, 28 and will be available for business during the move. The new, temporary, location will be: County Administration Building212 S Main St. |
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Clerk of Courts is moving the same time as Common Pleas Court. The new, temporary, location will be: County Administration Building212 S Main St. |
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Juvenile/Probate Court is moving the first week in May and will be available for business during the move. The new, temporary, location will be: Old PBHC Evolution Building106 S Main St. |
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Effective Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - Due to widespread flooding inside Hocking College’s Perry Campus facility, Perry County JFS is open for business at PCBDD’s David C. Couch Connections Center - 600 Senior Drive, New Lexington, OH 43764 until further notice. More details available HERE. |
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Perry County Administration
212 South Main Street
New Lexington, OH 43764
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Rear entrance - lower levelElevator to the upper level |
Upper Level - South Main Street Entrance
| Auditor | (740) 342-2074 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday | |
| Recorder | (740) 342-2494 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday | |
| Treasurer | (740) 342-1235 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Lower Level - Rear Entrance
| Commissioners | (740) 342-2045 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Ohio State University Perry Extension |
(740) 743-1602 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) |
(740) 342-7220 | 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
| Soil and Water Conservation District |
(740) 743-1325 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Perry County is in the southeastern part of Ohio. Perry County was founded on December 26, 1817 and was the 55th county to be formed in Ohio. It was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. New Lexington is the county seat and is roughly 55 miles southeast of Columbus. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 35,408.
